'President Biden was able to tell President Zelenskyy that he will stand up firmly for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its aspirations as we go forward,' National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said about Biden and Zelenskyy's phone call.
to thank Biden for the invitation so they may discuss"ways to expand strategic cooperation between Ukraine and #USA," he wrote.
Zelenskyy has previously expressed concern over Biden's meeting with Putin in Geneva as Ukraine has been caught in ongoing conflict with Russia-backed separatists in the country's eastern region.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds a press conference at the Antonov aircraft manufacturing plant in Kiev on May 20. President Joe Biden and Zelenskyy will meet in Washington, D.C. following Biden's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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