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Explainer-What is the Patriot missile defense system?

Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington on Wednesday, the Biden administration said it would provide another $1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including the Patriot air defense system that the Ukrainian leader has said his country urgently needs to fend off Russian attacks.

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Zelenskyy stresses urgency of more US weapons in White House visit - Roll Call

During his visit to Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Biden and addressed a joint meeting of Congress.

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Pageantry evoking Churchill greets Zelenskyy in Washington

At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crosses the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe

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For Biden and Zelenskiy, U.S. visit highlights trust after friction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Wednesday marks a high point in ties between Ukraine and its most important ally, putting the spotlight on a relationship strengthened by Russia's invasion, but not without some friction along the way.

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David McLay-Kidd is set to design a links-style course along Washington’s Pacific coast

Westport Golf Links is approaching the final stages of the environmental review process.

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In risky venture out of Ukraine, Zelenskyy gets warm US welcome — and Patriot missiles

WASHINGTON — As Washington prepared for a risky wartime visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, the Biden administration announced $1.8 billion in new aid to Ukraine, including a sophisticated Patriot missile battery that the country’s military has long sought.

Los Angeles Times

Five key takeaways from the expected release of Trump’s tax returns

WASHINGTON — After years of refusing to release his tax returns and battling House Democrats’ attempts to obtain them, former President Donald Trump may soon be forced to reckon with tough questions about his finances.

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What will Zelensky visiting Washington and Putin going to Minsk mean for the war in Ukraine?

A public display of American support at this time will be regarded as a great morale booster for the Ukrainian leader and his people, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Police impersonator shoots teen and staffer at DC facility for youth awaiting trial

The suspect was wearing a vest emblazoned with ‘police’ when he shot the two victims in Northeast Washington DC

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy confident US support for Ukraine will continue

After meeting Joe Biden at the White House, Ukrainian president hails Washington’s ‘bipartisan’ backing for Kyiv.

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Will Russia launch a winter offensive in Ukraine?

President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Washington on Wednesday with the US announcing it will send Ukraine Patriot missiles. The announcement looks like a response to Ukrainian fears of a Russian winter offensive – fears that have surprised some observers, given the damage suffered by the Russian military. But analysts warn that…

France 24

US Is Not Planning Iran Drone Curbs on Wednesday

The Biden administration is not planning on Wednesday to unveil export restrictions on Iranian drones that Russia has used to invade Ukraine, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. The source was commenting on a Bloomberg report earlier on Wednesday that said the United States could include Iranian drone…

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Zelensky’s visit to Washington is his last chance to win over a sceptical Republican Party

News Analysis: With Republicans poised to take control of the House in January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to convince enough of them to join Democrats in supporting future defence assistance packages

The Independent UK

The U.S. will send a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. How will it help?

The transfer of the sophisticated missile system comes amid a Russian barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The announcement came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington.

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Aid to Ukraine is an 'investment in democracy', Zelensky tells US Congress on visit to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Congress on Wednesday in his first visit to Washington since Russia's invasion. Zelensky said US assistance for Ukraine is not charity but rather an investment in democracy and security. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the United States would provide another $1.85 billion…

Tribune News Service

First-ever recorded moose sighting in Mount Rainier National Park

SEATTLE — Is that a plane? A bird? ... No, it's a moose!

Tribune News Service

WA adopts zero-emission standards for car sales by 2035

SEATTLE — All new cars sold in the state of Washington must be mostly emission-free by 2035.

Tribune News Service

Washington state's marijuana sales decline for first time since legalization

SEATTLE — This December marks a decade since Washington state became one of the first two states in the U.S. to legalize marijuana.

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Kremlin says no chance of Ukraine talks as Zelenskiy travels to Washington

The Kremlin said that nothing good would come from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's trip to Washington on Wednesday and that Russia saw no chance of peace talks with Kyiv.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Sending Patriots to Ukraine under $1.85 Billion Aid Package

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will provide $1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, rolling out funding for a Patriot missile battery as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is arriving in Washington for his first known trip out of his country since Russia invaded in February. The White House…

Evening Standard

Volodymyr Zelensky heading to US to meet Joe Biden - his first trip outside Ukraine since the war started

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress in his first known foreign trip since Russia's invasion began in February.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelensky to Meet Biden, Address Congress in 1st Trip Abroad Since War

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US leader Joe Biden and address Congress in Washington on Wednesday, a visit the White House said will send Russia a strong message of Western unity. The visit will "underscore the United States' steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes,"…

France 24

Putin supports plan to increase Russian armed forces to 1.5 million

Russian President Vladimir Putin supported a proposal by Defence Minister to boost the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from, and address, the problems it is facing in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.…

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages on

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his way to Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday

Reuters

From Poland to Pelosi: Zelenskiy's high-security travels to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's surprise visit to Washington, his first overseas trip since Russia invaded his country 300 days ago, started with a secretive train ride to Poland late on Tuesday.

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