Zelensky ‘preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets soldiers at the site of the heaviest battles with the Russian invaders in Bakhmut, Ukraine (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP/PA)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to visit the United States on Wednesday, according to Associated Press sources, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February.

Two congressional sources and one person familiar with the matter confirmed plans for the visit to Washington.