SCRANTON, Pa. (WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Commonwealth Sunday, where the two leaders signed a pact between state and the Ukrainian province of Zaporizhzhia.
Zelenskyy visited an ammunition plant in Scranton Sunday that builds howitzer rounds used by Ukraine in the war against Russia.
Residents react to President Zelenskyy’s Scranton visit
“Pennsylvania is the birthplace of American freedom – and our Commonwealth proudly stands with the people of Ukraine as they fight for their freedom against naked aggression,” Shapiro said in a media release. “I’m proud to welcome President Zelenskyy and his delegation to Scranton – to visit with the women and men who are fueling his country’s fight for freedom – and sign an agreement with Zaporizhzhia that will strengthen both states and foster collaboration for years to come. Pennsylvania looks forward to building a close relationship with Zaporizhzhia as we continue to stand on the side of freedom.”