I just spoke with President Zelensky to discuss our continued support for Ukraine, including security and humanitarian assistance, as Ukraine defends itself against Russian aggression. We will hold Russia accountable, and our sanctions are already having a devastating effect
Biden wrote on Twitter.
I just spoke with President Zelensky to discuss our continued support for Ukraine – including security and humanitarian assistance – as it defends itself against Russian aggression. We will hold Russia accountable, and our sanctions are already having a devastating effect. pic.twitter.com/9X9x07QbD0
President (Biden) March 1, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a 30-minute phone conversation with US President Joe Biden. Zelensky wrote on Twitter that anti-Russian sanctions and defensive support for Ukraine are being discussed:
I just spoke with the President of the United States. The US leadership discussed anti-Russian sanctions and defense assistance to Ukraine. We need to stop the aggressor ASAP. thanks for your support!
Just had a conversation with. The US leadership discussed sanctions against Russia and defense assistance to Ukraine. We must stop the aggressor as soon as possible. thanks for your support! Tweet embed
– Володимир (Зеленський) March 1, 2022
Zelensky also reiterated his willingness to negotiate with Putin. This was previously stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky advertiserRussia must stop bombing before ceasefire talks
еленский заявил о готовности к переговорам с Путиным https://t.co/v6eQLPJkQa
– Володимир (Зеленський) March 1, 2022
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