Biden and Zelensky to hold meetings in France and Italy
5 June 2024 09:46
US President Joe Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France and next week in Italy. This was announced by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Sullivan said that the meeting in France is scheduled for 6 June, and in Italy – the following week.
“In Normandy, Biden will have the opportunity to meet with President Zelenskyy to discuss the situation in Ukraine and ways to deepen our support. A few days later, he will meet with Zelenskyy again during the Group of Seven summit in Italy,”
– sullivan said.
on 4 June, US President Joe Biden flew to France to take part in commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy and to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
It is known that French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
In addition, on the morning of 7 June, the Ukrainian president will be received in the French parliament, the National Assembly, where Zelenskyy will deliver a speech before meeting with Assembly President Yael Brown-Pivet.
A few days ago, Biden approved Ukraine’s strikes on Russian territory(but there is a nuance).
It also became known that the US President will not attend the Peace Summit in Switzerland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Putin would “give a standing ovation” to this decision.
