Zelensky thanks Biden for US "unprecedented help" to Ukraine

MADRID, 12 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelensky, has thanked his US counterpart, Joe Biden, for the "unprecedented help" provided by Washington since the invasion by Russian troops began ten months ago.

Zelenski, who has conveyed his gratitude to Biden for the different aid packages for Kiev, has pointed out that these measures help "not only to succeed on the battlefield, but also to maintain the stability of the economy" of the country, reports the Ukrainian Presidency through a statement.

Likewise, he thanked his counterpart "for confirming his willingness to support Ukraine as long as necessary, as well as the clear and constant commitment of the United States to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity (...) within internationally recognized borders" .

The Ukrainian president, who has described the telephone call as a "fruitful conversation", has assured through a publication on his profile on the social network Twitter that "the leadership of the United States remains firm".

"We are talking about greater cooperation in the defense, protection and maintenance of our energy sector. Coordinated positions on the eve of the G7 online summit", he pointed out.

For its part, the White House has reported that Biden has underlined Washington's continued defense support for Ukraine "while Russia continues its attacks on critical infrastructure."

Thus, Biden has highlighted how his Administration is prioritizing efforts to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, while reaffirming his commitment to continue providing economic, humanitarian and security assistance.

The president has added that they will "hold Russia accountable for its war crimes and atrocities" while imposing continued sanctions on Moscow "for its aggression."