White House: Biden assures Zelensky in USA's commitment to 'no decisions or discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine'
U.S. President Joseph Biden in a telephone conversation assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States is committed to the principle of "no decisions or discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine," the White House said.
"He reaffirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Biden made clear that the United States and its allies and partners are committed to the principle of 'no decisions or discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine,'" a press release posted on the White House website on Thursday says.
The leaders called on Russia to de-escalate tensions and agreed that diplomacy is the best way to make meaningful progress on conflict resolution.
"President Biden underscored the readiness of the United States to engage in support of confidence-building measures to advance the implementation of the Minsk Agreements, in support of the Normandy Format," it says.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Zelenskyy: We believe there will be time when Ukrainian border guards will work safely at all sections of our sovereign state border
18:16, 30.04.2024
President, First Lady visit school, Mariupol IDPs' enterprise in Slavutych
16:21, 27.04.2024
Zelenskyy calls at Ramstein meeting to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, air defense, artillery
18:17, 26.04.2024
Biden: In next few hours-literally in few hours-we’re going to begin sending equipment to Ukraine
18:56, 24.04.2024
Biden signs law on military aid package for Ukraine
18:20, 24.04.2024
LATEST
Peace Summit to be first real chance to start restoring just peace – Zelenskyy
21:25, 02.05.2024
NATO issues statement condemning Russia’s hybrid activities
20:59, 02.05.2024
Enemy surveillance complex Murom-M hit by UAV strikes in village of Belgorod region
20:47, 02.05.2024
Ukrainian aviation strikes nine places of invaders’ concentration during day
20:21, 02.05.2024
Foreign agents bill incompatible with Georgian people's aspirations for Euro-Atlantic future - U.S. ambassador to Georgia