Zelenskyy talks to Biden on phone about military aid to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden has assured Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he will immediately sign a bill to provide US military aid to Ukraine if it is approved by the Senate.

Source: Zelensky on Telegram.

Direct speech: "I had a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden following the vote in the House of Representatives. The President assured that if approved by the Senate, he would immediately sign the law. I am grateful to Joe Biden for his unwavering support for Ukraine and for his true global leadership."

Read more: Zelenskyy says he also noted the bipartisan support for the bill and the personal role of Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The Ukrainian president told Biden about Russia's aerial terror with thousands of missiles, drones, and bombs. In particular, about the strike on the Kharkiv TV tower just a few minutes before the conversation. This is Russia's clear intention to make the city uninhabitable.

Straight talk: "We discussed the first package of defense aid after the adoption of the law. I have the President's assurances that it will be fast and powerful and will strengthen our air defense, long-range, and artillery capabilities.

Author - Olena Madiak, 22/04/2024