Published 07:35 IST, November 3rd 2019

Trump to invite his Ukranian counterpart Zelenskyy to White House

Donald Trump on Saturday, Nov 2, stated that he is willing to invite his Ukranian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House in Washington for talks.

Reported by: Yash Sanghvi
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President of United States of America (POTUS) Donald Trump on Saturday, vember 2, stated that he is willing to invite his Ukranian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to White House in Washington, US for talks. POTUS Trump dressing journalists before his departure to New York stated that he would “certainly” invite his Ukranian counterpart. Provided if Ukranian President wanted to come.

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Allegations levelled against Trump

In September, United States House Democrats launched an impeachment inquiry on basis of a complaint from a whistleblower that alleged that POTUS might have abused his power by allegedly pressuring Ukranian President during a phone that took place on July 25. phone call was to investigate potential corrupt activities by former Vice President of US  Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. Bidens have said Trump's allegations are unfounded. Earlier this week, Trump said in an interview with an international publication that he wanted to "re out loud" to people of US transcript of his telephone conversations with Zelenskyy. transcript has alrey been released after approval was received from Ukraine. 

A National Security Council aide testified on October 31, that a senior diplomat who was also close to US President Trump and informed him about military assistance pack for Ukraine. pack was prohibited from release until Ukraine committed to investigate on former Vice President, Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden. ongoing impeachment probe revolves around misuse of power by President Trump who asked President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky to start an inquiry on government's political rival in exchange for armed assistance.

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' blackmail'

President of Ukraine Zelenskiy h earlier said that re was “ blackmail” in controversial phone call with President of United States Donald Trump. topic is centre of an official impeachment enquiry against US leer. While responding to questions of an international ncy, Ukranian President said that it was only after conversation on July 25 did he learn that US h blocked hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine. Furr, Ukranian President said that phone call will be followed by an in-person meeting with Donald Trump, and wanted him to visit Ukraine. Reportedly, President Zelenskiy is hosting a “press-marathon” to answer escalating questions on his actions as a country leer.

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06:52 IST, November 3rd 2019