President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, their second meeting this month. Zelenskyy is in Washington to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away.

Sanctions and Defense

Zelenskyy’s visit comes as the Ukrainian leader seeks to bolster his country’s defense against Russian aggression. The two leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including sanctions against Russia and strategic cooperation between the US and Ukraine.

Zelenskyy has warned that Russia has been aiding Iran by capturing satellite imagery of US bases in the Gulf region, which later appear in Iran. Trump has downplayed the impact of potential Russian assistance for Iran, but said he would raise the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Graham’s Legacy

Zelenskyy’s visit also serves as a tribute to the late Senator Graham, who was a strong supporter of Ukraine and played a key role in securing sanctions against Russia. Graham’s sanctions legislation, which imposes tariffs on goods from countries that purchase Russian oil and natural gas, is expected to be advanced by Republican leadership this week.

Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.