Mon Sep 23 17:11:28 UTC 2024: ## Zelensky Visits US Ammunition Plant, Requests More Support Ahead of Biden Meeting
**Scranton, PA** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited an ammunition plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, expressing gratitude to workers and requesting additional support for Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia. The visit comes ahead of his scheduled meetings with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. later this week.
Zelensky toured the plant, which produces 155mm artillery shells crucial for Ukrainian defense, thanking employees for their role in supplying Ukraine. He announced an agreement to expand cooperation between Pennsylvania and the Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia.
“Thank you. And we need more,” Zelensky reportedly told the plant workers, emphasizing the need for increased ammunition production.
The visit took place amid heightened security measures, with a heavy police presence and roadblocks in the area. Local residents greeted Zelensky with Ukrainian flags, showing their support for the Ukrainian president’s visit.
Zelensky’s U.S. trip marks the start of a busy week, which includes addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday. His meetings with Biden and Harris are expected to focus on bolstering U.S. support for Ukraine.
While some residents welcomed Zelensky’s visit and expressed gratitude for the plant’s contribution to Ukraine’s defense, others voiced concerns about the cost of U.S. aid to Ukraine, arguing that the funds should be used to address domestic issues.
The visit highlights the ongoing need for international support for Ukraine as the country continues to fight off the Russian invasion.
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