Joe Biden talks to Ukrainian President over phone, warns Russia of ‘decisive retaliatory strike’

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Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of his support if Russia invades. Biden also reaffirmed America’s preparedness, along with its allies and partners, for a decisive response to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine.

Washington, ANI. US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis and assured Russia of his support in case of further aggression. Biden also reaffirmed America’s preparedness, along with its allies and partners, for a “decisive response” to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine.

Biden said – the sovereignty of Ukraine is America’s commitment

During the talks, Biden underscored America’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the White House said in a statement. Biden noted that the US has provided more than half a billion dollars in development and humanitarian aid to Ukraine in the past year and also offered additional macroeconomic aid to help Ukraine’s economy amid pressures resulting from Russia’s military build-up. blessed Assurance.

European security also discussed

Biden clarified during this time that the US embassy in Kiev is open and fully operational, despite the departure of members of the American family of embassy personnel. According to the statement, the two leaders discussed coordinated diplomatic efforts on European security.

Talks said to reduce tension with 26 January talks

Amidst the talks, President Biden also outlined America’s support for conflict resolution efforts in the Normandy format. They expressed the hope that the commitment shown in the 26 January talks of the two countries to the terms of the July 2020 ceasefire would help defuse tensions and advance the implementation of the Minsk Agreements.

That’s why there is a shadow in Ukraine-Russia

Let us tell you that Russia had deployed millions of soldiers on the eastern border of Ukraine. After which the tension between the two countries is increasing. NATO forces also increased military activity in view of the threat of a possible attack by Russia. Apart from this, America has also kept its 8500 soldiers on high alert.