Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will meet on September 18 at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama in order to discuss ways to overcome the situation in eastern Ukraine, reads a statement posted on the White House website, reports GHN based on Ukrinform.
"President Obama will host President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine at the White House on Thursday, September 18. The visit will highlight the United States' firm commitment to stand with Ukraine as it pursues democracy, independence, and stability," reads the statement.
According to the White House, Obama looks forward to discussing with President Poroshenko efforts to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in eastern Ukraine as well as the United States' continued support for Ukraine's struggle to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.