Zelensky invites Trump to join him on visit to frontline in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States for its extensive military aid so far, and appealed directly to former president Donald Trump as well for support during a speech on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.

Zelensky did not directly address the current blockade on further aid for Ukraine by US Republican politicians in the Congress, although he plans to meet with congressional leaders during the Munich gathering.

Zelensky expressly invited Trump - who has repeatedly expressed scepticism about further US support for Ukraine - to visit and gain insight into the country's battle against the Russian invasion.

"If Mr Trump, if he will come, I am ready even to go with him to the front line," Zelensky said. "We have to demonstrate people who are decision makers, what does it mean? The real war - not in Instagram, real war."

Zelensky also said that any other US politicians are also welcome to come as well.

"I invite him publicly, but it depends on his wishes, of course," Zelensky said of his invitation to Trump. "We are ready."