“Fires in California and sanctions against the shadow fleet of the Russian Federation. Zelenskyi held a telephone conversation with Biden January 10, 22:47 Share: Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Joe Biden (Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque) On Friday, January 10, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi held a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden. In his Telegram channel, Zelensky clarified that he thanked Biden for the support provided to Ukraine in the war, which was unleashed by Russia. The parties also discussed the details”, — write on: ua.news
Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Joe Biden (Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
On Friday, January 10, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi had a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden.
In his Telegram channel, Zelensky clarified that he thanked Biden for the support given to Ukraine in the war, which was unleashed by Russia.
The parties also discussed the details of the new US sanctions package on Russian energy, which Washington announced on January 10.
“It is very important that America has now hit the shadow tanker fleet of Russia and such companies as Gazpromneft and Surgutnaftogaz, which accumulate money for Putin personally. He should feel the price of his war, losing out of his wallets,” Zelensky said.
Zelensky and Biden also discussed the situation on the battlefield. In particular, it was about strengthening Ukrainian air defense. Separately, Zelensky thanked the USA for the provided Patriot systems, which “showed their strength in the hands of Ukrainians”.
Zelenskyi also expressed his condolences in connection with the large-scale fires in California. He also noted the heroism of Americans who continue to fight forest fires and save the lives of local residents.
“We appreciate what President Biden said: preserving and protecting the independence of Ukraine is of critical importance for all of Europe and the democratic world. We will definitely stand up and achieve lasting peace for our people and the country,” Zelensky concluded.
On January 9, the Sky News channel, citing sources, reported that due to the forest fires in Los Angeles, Biden canceled a trip to Italy, where he was supposed to meet with the Pope and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
On Monday, January 13, US President Joe Biden will deliver a closing speech at the US State Department to outline his administration’s important foreign policy achievements.
On January 9, Deputy Speaker of the US Defense Ministry Sabrina Singh reported that US President Joe Biden’s administration will not have time to fully implement the funding for aid to Ukraine, approved by Congress in the spring of 2024, before Donald Trump takes office as the new head of state.
The inauguration of the US president-elect will take place on January 20, 2025. Trump will be sworn in at the Capitol, followed by various events throughout the day to mark the start of his second term in office.