Zelenskyy seeks more US support during whirlwind visit to Washington

Mr Zelenskyy, in long-sleeve military gear, came to the Capitol with a firm message in private talks with Republican and Democratic leaders

President Joe Biden meets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office (Evan Vucci/AP)

President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought to shore up US support for Ukraine during a whirlwind visit to Washington.

Ukraine’s leader delivered an upbeat message on the war’s progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.