Zelensky and Netanyahu to visit Washington on same day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Tuesday for separate meetings with US President Donald Trump, with the occasion being the funeral of longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
Tuesday is set to be a significant day in Washington DC, even by White House standards. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are heading to the US capital to attend the funeral of longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
The two leaders will separately meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss two different wars: the war in Ukraine and the war with Iran. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith previews the visit and highlights the late senator's remarkable influence on both conflicts.
Graham, known for his firm stance against Russia and Iran, played a key role in shaping US support for Ukraine and Israel. His death has brought Zelensky and Netanyahu to Washington on the same day, though no joint meeting is scheduled.
