is controversy and question about the u.s. support of ukraine sends the signal to vladimir putin that he can leverage that as he seeks to negotiate with not only ukraine but other countries. >> thank you. ambassador taylor, i think you mentioned that a white house meeting for zelensky would boost his ability to negotiate for a peaceful settlement with vladimir putin and russia in general. is that true? >> it's certainly true that u.s. support for mr. zelensky, president zelensky, in his negotiations with russians is very important, and will enable him to get a better agreement with that support from the united states, both from the military assistance but also just from the political assistance that we can provide. >> but he has not yet had that white house meeting. has he? >> he has not. >> i think it's ironic that