US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation for the first time this year. It took place on Sunday evening, January 2. About this сообщили in the press service of the President's Office.
The key topic of the telephone conversation between the presidents of the two countries was the situation in the east and on the borders.
It is known that during the conversation the US president confirmed that his country and its allies are ready to give a decisive response to a possible increase in aggression on the part of Russia.
"President Biden made it clear that the United States, its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine," the White House said.
The head of the White House noted the commitment of the USA and its partners to the principle "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine". And he confirmed his commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Separately, Biden reminded that there is a need to build confidence in order to de-escalate the situation in Donbass.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his home Twitter expressed gratitude for the readiness of the American side to take decisive measures in the event of Russia's aggression against our state.
"Today we are talking about the future not only of Ukraine, but also European security and the world order based on rules and democratic values," Zelensky said.
The leaders of the two states also discussed economic and energy security challenges. The President of Ukraine informed Joseph Biden about the progress of economic reforms in our country and the measures taken to strengthen stability and de-oligarchization.
