Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited US President Joe Biden to Kiev on Sunday to show Washington’s support in the face of the dangers of a Russian invasion.
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“I am convinced that your visit to Kiev in the coming days (…) will be a strong signal and help stabilize the situation,” the Ukrainian presidency said, citing a statement made by Mr. Zelensky to Mr. Biden during a phone call. A conversation between the two men earlier today.
Washington did not refer to this call in its report on the phone conversation that lasted nearly 50 minutes between the two presidents.
millimeter. The White House reported that Biden and Zelensky agreed to continue “diplomacy” and “deterrence” in dealing with Russia.
“The two leaders agreed on the importance of continuing diplomacy and deterrence in response to the Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s borders,” the meeting minutes said.
During this exchange, Joe Biden again promised a “quick and decisive” response from the United States, in coordination with its allies, in the event of a Russian attack, and reiterated his support for the “sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
