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US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today to discuss the USA's continued support for Ukraine in the face of the #RussiaUkraineCrisis: White House Office

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President Biden informed President Zelensky that US intends to provide Ukraine with $500mn in direct budgetary aid. He also reviewed additional sanctions & humanitarian aid announced last week. Pres Zelensky updated Pres Biden on status of Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia: WH
US President Joe Biden & Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed how the US is working around the clock to fulfil the main security assistance requests by Ukraine, the critical effects those weapons have had on the conflict: White House
Ukrainian Pres Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted, "Just finished an hr-long conversation with Pres Biden. Shared assessment of situation on battlefield &at negotiating table. Talked about specific defensive support,a new package of enhanced sanctions, macro-financial &humanitarian aid."

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