Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington is being treated as a mini state visit – one with extraordinary security implications, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
is being treated as a mini state visit – one with extraordinary security implications, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.U.S. Secret Service"From the moment he lands and walks down those stairs of his plane, he will have a Secret Service security detail," one official told ABC News.The Secret Service will provide the vehicles for his motorcade and will be assisted with the motorcade by Prince George's County police and Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police.A U.S.
"The Secret Service is responsible for the protection of all visiting foreign heads of state," he said. "They will mobilize a multi-agency security umbrella to ensure his visit is kept safe." Zelenskyy's trip to Capitol Hill will be similar to State of the Union security preparations because of the high level nature of the address, the official said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets soldiers at the site of the heaviest battles with Russian invaders in Bakhmut, Ukraine, Dec. 20, 2022, in this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office.According to an email sent to staff at the Capitol and obtained by ABC News, security measures will be "significant." The email says only staff and members will be allowed in the House wing past a certain time.
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