According to US media reports, Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to the US tomorrow to meet President Joe Biden at the White House.
The trip will mark the first departure of the Ukrainian president Ukraine Since the Russian invasion on February 24th.
Washington has yet to confirm the visit amid concerns over related issues Mr. Zelensky’s Safety.
The Associated Press and Reuters confirmed the plans for the visit, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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The Ukrainian president will also travel to the U.S. Capitol to meet with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders and the head of the National Security Council, Punchbowl News reported.
He is also expected to address a joint session of Congress, the report added.
Earlier today, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said there would be a session of Congress tomorrow night with a “particular focus on democracy”.
US politicians are due to vote on a year-end spending package that includes some $45bn (£36.93bn) in emergency aid to Ukraine. At the same time, the United States is preparing to send Patriot surface-to-air missiles to help the country repel the Russian invasion.
Unannounced visits to frontline troops
Earlier, Mr Zelensky made a surprise visit to troops in the front-line city of Bakhmut.
Mr Zelensky inspected the scene of the fiercest fighting since Russia invaded Ukraine, praising the “courage, resilience and strength” of his troops.
In a video released by his office, Mr Zelensky was presented with a Ukrainian flag and hinted at giving it to the US leader.
“These people handed over our beautiful signed Ukrainian flag, let’s pass it on,” Mr. Zelensky said.
“We are not in an easy situation. The enemy is increasing the army, our people are braver and need stronger weapons. We will pass it from the boys to Congress to the President of the United States. We appreciate their support, but It’s not enough. It’s a hint — it’s not enough.”