Biden is meeting with leaders from Israel, Brazil, Ukraine and the “Stans” this week

President Biden is set to meet with leaders from Israel, Brazil, Ukraine, and Central Asian nations during the U.N. General Assembly in the coming week.

Driving the news: This will be the first time a U.S. president is meeting with leaders from the five Central Asian nations — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — collectively often referred to as the “Stans”.
* These talks will likely be monitored by Russia and China, and will cover topics such as regional security, trade, climate, and governance issues.

Meetings overview: President Biden will also hold meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
* This is the first meeting between Biden and Netanyahu since Netanyahu’s election victory last fall amidst ongoing tension between the U.S. and Israel regarding Netanyahu’s far-right judicial system proposals.
* Biden’s meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will also include labor leaders.

What’s next: On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet with President Biden at the White House.
* This meeting comes as the White House requests an additional $24 billion from Congress to aid Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion.
* Despite some House Republicans opposing this additional aid, Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, expressed confidence in the U.S.’s continued support for Ukraine.

Stakeholder engagement: Zelenskyy will also meet with congressional leaders from both parties during his visit to advocate for more funding.

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