US President Joe Biden has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is open to seeking peace with Russia. The head of the White House made the relevant statement at a press conference with the Ukrainian leader. DEA News.
“President Zelensky, you have made it very clear that you are open to succeed… let me restate it. You are open to peace, to a just peace,” said the American leader, in a joint speech he gave after the talks at the White House:
It was noted that Zelensky nodded in response to these words.
Biden also said Washington knew Russian President Vladimir Putin would not “end” this conflict.
“The United States intends to ensure that the valiant Ukrainian people continue to have the means to defend their country,” he said.
December 21 Zelensky reached He will meet Biden at the White House. Later, Zelensky is expected to meet with other key figures in the US leadership.
Shortly before Zelensky’s arrival in the United States, the Biden administration announced In addition to the Patriot air defense system, the new package will include high-precision missiles for warplanes, as part of a new aid package worth approximately $1.85 billion.
Currently, a special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is underway in Ukraine. On February 24, Putin announced the launch. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.