President of Ukraine has begun the official part of his working visit to the United States with a speech at the National Defense University, which trains the military elite of the US and 153 other countries.

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the U.S. government and military leadership for the support already provided to Ukraine. He also emphasized that Russia continues to pose danger to Europe and the democratic world.

“Putin must be defeated”, - stressed the Ukrainian leader.

He is expected to meet with the leadership of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. In addition, he will speak separately with representatives of business and analytical institutions.

Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on a two-day working visit. On Tuesday, he will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, as well as members of Congress.