Amid Russia tensions, Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a call Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by vowing that the U.S. and its European allies would mount a strong response should Russia launch a military offensive.
Biden told Zelenskyy that the U.S. and its European allies are prepared to put in place "strong economic measures" to punish Russia and provide additional defense hardware, in addition to boosting capabilities to NATO allies near Ukraine, if the Kremlin moves forward with an invasion.
"President Biden made very clear of continued U.S. commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," said a senior administration official.
The call came two days after Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would seek "strong economic measures" and increase military aid to allies in the region should Russia invade its neighbor. Biden told Putin that in addition to sanctions, the U.S. would provide additional defense materials to Ukraine and build up military capabilities in nearby countries that also border Russia.
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