On 7 June, the White House announced that president Joe Biden had invited Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington. This will be the first time a Ukrainian president has visited the White House in over four years.
The invitation came after a tense period in Russo-Ukrainian relations.
Earlier this year, Russia amassed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's eastern border. Russia also restricted airspace near Crimea and the Donbas regions, and it blocked parts of the Black ...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? LoginMark Temnycky is an accredited freelance journalist covering Eastern Europe.
Mark Temnycky is an accredited freelance journalist covering Eastern Europe.