Kiev:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with US counterpart Joe Biden on Friday and thanked him for his “unwavering support”, less than two weeks before the Democrat leaves office.
Biden has made every effort to provide Kiev with as much aid as possible ahead of newly elected President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, amid fears that the Republican will scale back support for the US ally once in power.
“I spoke with Biden and offered my condolences over the devastating wildfires in California and the tragic loss of life,” Zelensky said in a post on X.
“I also thanked him for his continued support for Ukraine’s independence and for the critical role the United States has played in uniting the international community,” he added.
The Biden administration has been steadfast in its support for Ukraine, announcing nearly $6 billion in new military and budget support last month ahead of Trump’s return.
Trump has promised to resolve the conflict within “24 hours” once he takes power, raising fears in Ukraine that the country will be forced to make major concessions in exchange for peace.
Moscow accelerated its advances in Ukraine last year as Kiev’s overstretched army suffered from exhaustion and a lack of manpower.
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