Ukrainian President Zelensky says he had a phone conversation with Biden

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that he spoke by phone again with his American counterpart Joe Biden to discuss financial support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.

“In the framework of a permanent dialogue, I have had a new conversation with @POTUS (Biden). The agenda included financial support to Ukraine and seeking sanctions against Russia”, wrote Zelensky On twitter.

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Hours earlier, the Ukrainian leader addressed US lawmakers by video call, asking for more assistance for his country and cutting off imports of Russian oil.

US lawmakers have pledged another $10 billion in aid, although the White House has ruled out suspending oil imports for fear it would drive up prices and hurt US consumers facing high inflation.

Western countries have sent arms, ammunition and resources to Ukraine and imposed harsh sanctions on Moscow to strengthen Kiev.

Last week, Washington authorized the allocation of $350 million worth of war equipment to Ukraine.

Visiting Ukrainian refugees on the border with Poland, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said over the weekend that Washington is seeking $2.75 billion to deal with the humanitarian crisis resulting from the departure of nearly 1.4 million Ukrainian civilians. .

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Source: Elcomercio

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