In brief
Following Senator Graham’s funeral, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu arrive in Washington D.C. They will meet President Trump separately to discuss the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Iran. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith previews the visit and the former Senator’s influential role in both wars. The trip underscores the complex geopolitical alliances shaping the region.
Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral on Tuesday set a dramatic backdrop for the arrival of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington D.C.
Each leader will meet with President Donald Trump in separate sessions to discuss pressing issues: the ongoing war in Ukraine and the conflict in Iran. Their talks are expected to reinforce U.S. support for allies while addressing the complex regional dynamics.
BBC North America editor Sarah Smith offers a preview of the visit, highlighting Senator Graham’s significant influence in shaping U.S. policy toward both conflicts and the strategic importance of this diplomatic engagement.
The convergence of these high‑profile leaders in Washington underscores the continuing challenge for the United States to balance allies’ security needs and maintain geopolitical stability in the region.
