According to the White House, Biden assured Zelenský of US support in ensuring Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also supported efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine through Minsk agreements and norm-format talks between Russia and Ukraine under the auspices of France and Germany.
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According to the White House, the presidents of Ukraine and Russia have supported diplomatic talks scheduled for January 10 in Geneva, where representatives of the USA and Russia are to talk about security and the situation in Ukraine. Two days later, talks will take place between Moscow and the North Atlantic Alliance.
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In recent weeks, Kiev and the western capitals have accused Russia of amassing more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine and considering attacking a neighboring state. Russia rejects such accusations and blames Ukraine and the United States for destabilizing the situation.
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This week, Biden also spoke about the tense situation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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