Kyiv:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he spoke with US counterpart Joe Biden on Friday and thanked him for his “unwavering assist”, lower than two weeks earlier than the Democrat leaves workplace.
Biden has raced to supply as a lot assist to Kyiv as doable forward of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, amid fears the Republican will slash assist for the US ally as soon as in energy.
“I spoke with (Biden) and expressed my condolences over the devastating wildfires in California and the tragic lack of lives,” Zelensky stated in a submit on X.
“I additionally thanked him for the unwavering assist of Ukraine’s independence and for the important function the US has performed in uniting the worldwide group,” he added.
The Biden administration has been steadfast in its assist for Ukraine, saying nearly $6 billion in new navy and price range help final month forward of Trump’s return.
Trump has promised to resolve the battle in “24 hours” as soon as in workplace, elevating fears in Ukraine that it will likely be pressured to make main concessions in trade for peace.
Moscow accelerated its advances in Ukraine final 12 months, as Kyiv’s overstretched military suffered from exhaustion and a scarcity of manpower.
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