Center for the Analysis of European Politics in Washington

Zelensky's Wife Declines Biden's Invitation Over Navalny Controversy

Reports reveal that Olena Zelensky, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has declined an invitation from US First Lady Jill Biden to attend Congress during President Joe Biden's address. The decision comes amidst concerns over the potential presence of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, at the event, stirring controversy in Ukraine.