US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, reiterating Washington’s strong support for the war-torn country and welcoming his counterpart’s “openness to a just peace,” the White House said.
The call came as Russia, which invaded Ukraine on February 24, has been targeting the pro-Western country’s infrastructure, causing widespread energy cuts and leaving millions without power as temperatures drop.
Speaking to Zelensky, Biden underscored “ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defense as Russia continues its assaults on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure,” a White House statement said.
Western-supplied weapons, including from the United States, have supported Ukraine’s defense that has driven back Russian forces
The statement highlighted recent US pledges to Ukraine, including $53 million for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure announced in November and a December package of $275 million in ammunition and equipment.–AFP
