Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to White House on Tuesday

US President Joe Biden has invited his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Tuesday. The two leaders will discuss Ukraine's energy needs and the importance of the US continued support for Kyiv. 

What's was in the statement? 

According to a statement released by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden has invited Zelenskyy to the White House to demonstrate the US' "unshakeable commitment" to support the people of Ukraine as they fight Russia in the ongoing war. 

In a statement, Karine Jean-Pierre stated, "President Biden has invited President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to the White House for a meeting on Tuesday, December 12, to underscore the United States' unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia's brutal invasion."

"As Russia ramps up its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, the leaders will discuss Ukraine's urgent needs and the vital importance of the United States' continued support at this critical moment," she added. 

It is Zelenskyy's second visit to the US since the war between Russia and Ukraine started. 

How this meeting will help? 

Biden's invitation to Zelenskyy comes as the White House is expected to ramp up its outreach to Capitol Hill this week, intensifying its effort to secure further aid to Ukraine after the Senate recently failed to advance the president's national security package.