Zelenskyy is set to visit the US Capitol, which would mark his first time leaving Ukraine since Russia invaded

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to visit the US Capitol on Wednesday, according to a report.

According to multiple sources, the trip may be canceled for security reasons. Zelenskyy would be the first Ukranian leader to travel internationally since Russia invaded his country.

Zelenskyy was praised for not fleeing Ukraine in the early days of the war. The handling of the war by the Ukrainian leader has been well received.

Nancy Pelosi wrote a letter to lawmakers urging them to come to Washington on Wednesday night for a very special focus on democracy.

At a time when Republicans are poised to take control of the House in January, the Ukrainian leader is expected to meet with congressional leaders. Despite Russia's ongoing aggression, the US has provided billions of dollars in security aid to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy's visit would come as Congress considers a $1.7 trillion federal government spending bill that includes emergency assistance to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian troops on the frontline in the city of Bakhmut a day later. Russia has been trying to take the city for a long time.

The situation in occupied Ukrainian territories is extremely difficult according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Since the war began, both sides have suffered heavy casualties, and Ukraine is dependent on Western aid in order to continue the fight.