Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time

President Zelensky has emerged from a crucial meeting in the White House, buying himself more time to negotiate a strong defense deal.

The Ukrainian leader has been afforded a vital extension by President Biden, who has agreed to provide critical military support until the autumn.

This extension will buy the Ukrainian government crucial time to strengthen its defenses against Russia.

During the meeting, Biden emphasized that Ukraine now has a significant opportunity to strike a decisive blow against Russia.

He emphasized the importance of Ukraine making swift use of the additional weapons package expected to be announced shortly.

Zelensky, for his part, thanked Biden for the enhanced military assistance, stressing that Ukraine would make full use of the additional time and resources to defend its sovereignty.