01of 12Zelenskyy ArrivesOliver Contreras/Sipa/Bloomberg via GettyThe Ukrainian president arrived at the White House on Wednesdaywearing green military fatiguesfor his meeting with the Bidens.

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Zelenskyy Arrives

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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, center, outside the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.

The Ukrainian president arrived at the White House on Wednesdaywearing green military fatiguesfor his meeting with the Bidens.

02of 12The Walk and TalkDemetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via GettyPresident Biden gets acquainted with Zelenskyy in person as they prepare for a day of conversations and public appearances.

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The Walk and Talk

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US President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy walk to the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday December 21, 2022.

President Biden gets acquainted with Zelenskyy in person as they prepare for a day of conversations and public appearances.

03of 12At the Oval OfficeDemetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via GettyBiden welcomed Zelenskyy to his office, decorated for Christmas, to talk about the United States' commitment to supporting Ukraine and exchange gifts.

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At the Oval Office

US President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speak in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday December 21, 2022.

Biden welcomed Zelenskyy to his office, decorated for Christmas, to talk about the United States' commitment to supporting Ukraine and exchange gifts.

04of 12A Soldier’s Gift to BidenBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via GettyZelenskyy hand-delivers a gift from a Ukrainian soldier, explaining that the fighter wanted Biden to have his military awards as a token of his gratitude.

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A Soldier’s Gift to Biden

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky presents a Ukrainian military medal (The Cross for Military Merit) to US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, DC on December 21, 2022. - Zelenskyy mentioned this particular medal was awarded earlier this year to a Ukrainian officer for outstanding feats on the battlefield. The officer met earlier this week with President Zelenskyy in Bakhmut and asked him to give his medal to President Biden as a token of his profound gratitude. The officer also wrote President Biden a letter expressing Ukraine’s appreciation for America’s assistance that helped keep many people in Ukraine alive. Zelensky is in Washington to meet with US President Joe Biden and address Congress – his first trip abroad since Russia invaded in February.

Zelenskyy hand-delivers a gift from a Ukrainian soldier, explaining that the fighter wanted Biden to have his military awards as a token of his gratitude.

05of 12The Joint Press ConferenceDemetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via GettyPresidents Zelenskyy and Biden host a joint press conference in the White House East Room after their private meetings.

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The Joint Press Conference

US President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday December 21, 2022.

Presidents Zelenskyy and Biden host a joint press conference in the White House East Room after their private meetings.

06of 12Zelenskyy’s Warm Greeting in CongressNathan Howard/Bloomberg via GettyWalking into the Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, Zelenskyy was welcomed with warmth from U.S. lawmakers.

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Zelenskyy’s Warm Greeting in Congress

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, center, arrives to speak during a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. President Biden welcomed Zelenskiy to the White House today as the Ukrainian president sought to firm up US support for Kyiv’s defense against Russia in his first trip outside his country since Moscow’s forces invaded.

Walking into the Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, Zelenskyy was welcomed with warmth from U.S. lawmakers.

07of 12Exchanging a Kiss with the SpeakerNathan Howard/Bloomberg via GettyPresident Zelenskyy gives House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a kiss on the congressional floor.

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Exchanging a Kiss with the Speaker

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, kisses US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, center, after speaking during a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. President Biden welcomed Zelenskiy to the White House today as the Ukrainian president sought to firm up US support for Kyiv’s defense against Russia in his first trip outside his country since Moscow’s forces invaded.

President Zelenskyy gives House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a kiss on the congressional floor.

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Support for Ukraine

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Vice President Kamala Harris (L) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (R) hold a Ukrainian flag presented to them by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine after he addressed a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Zelensky met with President Joe Biden earlier in the day as the White House announced an additional $2 billion in military assistance for Ukraine, including a sophisticated Patriot missile battery. Ukraine President Zelensky Visit to Washington, District of Columbia, United States - 21 Dec 2022

09of 12Zelenskyy on RisersNathan Howard/Bloomberg via GettyZelenskyy, who stands at 5 feet, 7 inches tall, steps onto a riser to give his address.

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Zelenskyy on Risers

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, speaks during a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. President Biden welcomed Zelenskiy to the White House today as the Ukrainian president sought to firm up US support for Kyiv’s defense against Russia in his first trip outside his country since Moscow’s forces invaded.

Zelenskyy, who stands at 5 feet, 7 inches tall, steps onto a riser to give his address.

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Standing Ovations from Congress

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on December 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. In his first known trip outside of Ukraine since Russia invaded, Zelensky met with U.S. President Joe Biden and outlined Ukraine’s request for continued military aid.

Throughout his speech, in which Zelenskyy made the case for continuing to fund Ukraine’s defenses, the foreign president received standing ovations from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

11of 12Boebert and Gaetz Stay QuietSAMUEL CORUM/AFP via GettyFar-right Reps. Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz were not as warm to the Ukrainian president, at times looking at their phones and staying seated during his visit.

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Boebert and Gaetz Stay Quiet

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US Republican Reperesentative from Colorado Lauren Boebert and Republican Representative from Florida Matt Gaetz (R) attend Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the US Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on December 21, 2022. - Zelensky is in Washington to meet with US President Joe Biden and address Congress – his first trip abroad since Russia invaded in February.

Far-right Reps. Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz were not as warm to the Ukrainian president, at times looking at their phones and staying seated during his visit.

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Zelenskyy Shows Off the U.S. Flag

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky holds an American flag gifted to him by U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as he addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on December 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. In his first known trip outside of Ukraine since Russia invaded, Zelensky met with U.S. President Joe Biden and outlined Ukraine’s request for continued military aid.

Zelenskyy exited the chamber proudly holding the American flag that Pelosi gifted him.

source: people.com