Zelensky has been a regular fixture on the world stage since Russia’s full-scale invasion of his country began in 2022, including with numerous trips to Washington, DC.
The US has provided nearly $66 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of the war, funds President Trump has made overtures about clawing back through deals to mine the country’s rich natural resources.
Zelensky enjoyed close ties with former President Biden, but his relationship with Trump has been far more contentious, with the two leaders repeatedly trading public barbs.