White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki spoke during a daily White House briefing on Monday. Susan Walsh / AP Images
There are currently no plans for US President Joe Biden to travel to Ukraine, despite travel to the region by Secretary of State Tony Blinkon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in recent weeks, the White House told CNN on Monday.
“Well, there are no plans in the works at the moment and we will obviously continue to evaluate,” White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told CNN’s Caitlan Collins at a White House briefing on Monday. “And as you know, our goal is to reopen the embassy, to bring our diplomats back there, not only to travel back and forth, but to be present in the country, and I know the president would like to visit Ukraine, but no, not at the moment. develop plans. ”
Ahead of Russia’s Victory Day, an important holiday marking the capitulation of the Nazis during World War II, Psaki hinted that the United States would have more to convey to “celebrate our support for Ukrainians and Europeans in some capacity.” days. She declined to give details. Officials told CNN that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to be able to celebrate a victory – some kind – in his war that day.
“Well, we know that President Putin has emphasized the importance of this day for him and for the Russian military, but I have nothing to visualize or predict at this point in time about what they are, maybe or not. “Psaki told CNN, later adding:” Well, we will certainly celebrate our support for Ukrainians and Europeans in some capacity, but I have nothing in particular at this time. “
According to the White House, Biden spoke with members of the congressional delegation this weekend in Ukraine, led by President Pelosi, but plans to hold “a more extensive briefing than they do when they return.”
Pressed by comments from Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat, that Ukraine has asked for more help, Psaki told CNN that the administration “will continue to consult and rely on the advice of the Ministry of Defense on what weapons systems and equipment Ukrainians need to continue to succeed in the war. “She did not give details of the demands made by the delegation.
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