Biden and Zelensky had a phone conversation

US President Joe Biden has held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (his term expired on May 20, 2024), assuring him of continued support for Ukraine. This is reported on January 10 on the website of the White House.

"Biden briefed Zelensky on US efforts to increase support for Ukraine and strengthen its position vis-à-vis Russia," the statement said.

In addition, the publication says that on this day the United States announced a package of sanctions against the Russian energy sector, which is based on a restrictive regime. Washington set it against the Russian economy in 2022.

In addition, Joe Biden emphasized the importance of continuing to support Ukraine.

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Earlier in the day, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said that the administration of US President Joe Biden had not had time to spend about $4 billion of funds for Ukraine, they will come at the disposal of the team of the elected leader Donald Trump.

Earlier, on January 8, Politico reported that the contact group on defense of Ukraine may disintegrate after Lloyd Austin leaves his post.

At the same time, a senior Pentagon official said that the team of incumbent US leader Joe Biden would not have time before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump to transfer military aid worth more than $2 billion to Ukraine. It was also reported that Washington plans to allocate $500 million to Kiev as part of a new aid package.

Western countries have stepped up military and financial support for Ukraine against the backdrop of Russia's special operation to protect Donbass, which was announced by the Russian president on February 24, 2022, after the situation in the region worsened due to shelling by the Ukrainian military.