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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Washington on July 28, where he will meet with all 100 members of the US Senate and President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on a sanctions bill against Russia and Zelensky's expected attendance at the funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.

Coverage comparison

Reports from the Jerusalem Post and TASS (English) both confirm the core details of the visit. The Jerusalem Post, citing two Senate aides, reported that all 100 senators have been invited to a meeting with Zelensky on Tuesday evening. TASS, citing Reuters, also reported that all US senators have been invited to the meeting. Both outlets agree that the Senate is expected to begin voting on a sanctions bill during Zelensky's visit, though TASS notes that the final vote may occur by the end of the week.

There is some divergence in the framing. The Jerusalem Post emphasizes the sanctions bill and Zelensky's priority of anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with the US. TASS highlights the meetings with Trump and Graham's funeral, and notes that Graham is on Russia's list of terrorists and extremists—a detail not present in the Jerusalem Post report. Additionally, TASS's second article, based on diplomatic sources quoted by the Ukrainian publication Obschestvennoye. Novosti, specifies that Zelensky's visit will take place on July 28, without mentioning the Senate meeting or the sanctions bill.

Key Claims

  • All 100 US senators invited to meet Zelensky: Both the Jerusalem Post and TASS report that all senators have been invited to a meeting with Zelensky in Washington on July 28. The Jerusalem Post attributes this to two Senate aides.
  • Senate vote on sanctions against Russia: The Jerusalem Post and TASS report that the Senate is expected to begin voting on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia during Zelensky's visit. The legislation, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to cut revenues from Russia's energy sales for its war on Ukraine. TASS adds that the final vote could occur by the end of the week.
  • Zelensky to meet with President Trump: TASS reports that Zelensky is expected to meet with Trump on July 28, and that they will discuss the Ukrainian settlement. The Jerusalem Post quotes Zelensky as saying that anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with the US are the "number one priority" for his meetings with Trump and his team.
  • Zelensky to attend Lindsey Graham's funeral: Both the Jerusalem Post and TASS report that Zelensky will attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. TASS also notes that Graham is on Russia's list of terrorists and extremists.
  • Visit date confirmed: TASS, citing diplomatic sources, reports that Zelensky's visit is scheduled for July 28. Zelensky had earlier announced the trip without naming a date.