US President Joe Biden has warned his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is on a visit to Washington, that Russia is planning to shell energy facilities in Ukraine in the winter, transmits RBC-Ukraine. In addition, the American leader announced the sending of a new package of military aid to Kiev in the amount of 200 million dollars.
According to Biden, the Kremlin is planning to strike Ukraine’s energy networks this winter.
“We must not let him succeed,” Biden added.
In turn, Zelensky noted that he wants to strengthen Ukrainian air defense.
“Ukraine can win,” emphasized the President of Ukraine.
The New York Times reports that sitting next to Zelensky in the Oval Office, Biden opened his meeting with the words “we are at a real turning point in history.”
Biden added that Congress should pass additional funds to provide more aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the USA. He arrived yesterday, December 11, and already had meetings with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva, senators and US House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Now the head of state of Ukraine is holding a meeting with Biden.
The American leader has already announced that he has signed a decree for a new package of military aid to Ukraine, which will include weapons worth about 200 million dollars.
2023-12-12 21:31:53
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