It was the first meeting between Zelensky and US officials since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office gave this information on Sunday. Ukraine on February 24 Russian This was the first meeting between Zelensky and US officials since the start of the invasion, which has taken place in Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted about the meeting, writing that “Today the Ukrainian people are united and strong, and the Ukraine-US friendship and partnership is stronger than ever!”
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President’s aide, Oleksiy Erestovich, confirmed the meeting during an interview on YouTube on Sunday. He said that “talking to the president, maybe he can help.” While Zelensky said on Saturday that he was grateful for the help Washington has provided to Ukraine so far. Even though he wanted a heavier, more powerful weapon to use against the Russian army.
Want to meet Vladimir Putin
Ukraine’s President Zelensky on Saturday called for a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to “end the war”. “I think whoever started this war. They will be able to end it,” the Ukrainian president told a news conference at the metro station. He added that he would “not be afraid to meet” Putin if a peace deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky said, “From the very beginning, I have insisted on dialogue with the Russian president.
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