Zelensky may still visit occupied territories this month: Reports
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Israeli media had previously indicated that "Israel" and Ukraine were engaged in high-level talks regarding President Zelensky's visit to the occupied territories, potentially occurring in the week starting November 6.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses a media conference before a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 (AP)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might visit to meet Israeli officials in the occupied territories, but the specific date remains uncertain, as reported by The Times of Israel, citing diplomatic sources.
The Israeli official, who requested anonymity, also mentioned to the newspaper that Zelensky would receive a warm welcome in "Tel Aviv."
Israeli media had previously indicated that "Israel" and Ukraine were engaged in high-level talks regarding President Zelensky's visit to the occupied territories, potentially occurring in the week starting November 6.
However, these reports were subsequently contradicted by a source within the Ukrainian government.
On Saturday, The Times of Israel noted that the uncertainty surrounding Zelensky's visit was due to a leak to Israeli media.
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Attention diverted to "Israel"
During an interview broadcast on NBC on Monday, Zelensky appealed for more US aid as he acknowledged that attention has shifted away from Ukraine to "Israel."
He asked the US government for additional financial support, although he did not mention the substantial aid already sent to Ukraine.
Zelensky also requested a line of credit if Congress is reluctant to provide direct financial aid, with the intention of purchasing ammunition and promising to repay the money after the war ends.
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In the same interview, Zelensky extended an invitation to former President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine, following Trump's assertion that he could "end the war in 24 hours."
Zelensky expressed confidence that he could demonstrate in just 24 minutes that such a quick resolution was not feasible.
Read more: White House to reduce Ukraine aid packages due to funding cuts
Earlier this month, the US House of Representatives approved a $14.3bn aid bill that provides aid exclusively to "Israel."
The bill triggered heated discussions among Congress members as it excludes the transfer of aid to Ukraine.
