On Sunday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked President Biden for "unprecedented" support from the United States as the country's fight against Russia enters the harsh winter months.
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Zelensky said in a post on his Telegram account that"I had a phone call with US President Joseph Biden and thanked him for the unprecedented defense and financial assistance that the US provides to Ukraine,".
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Zelensky said"It not only helps to succeed on the battlefield but also to stabilize the economy of Ukraine,".
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The Ukrainian president also thanked the United States for helping restore Ukraine's battered energy system and "stressed the importance" of strengthening Ukraine's air defenses.
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A readout of the White House call said Biden confirmed the US is prioritizing support for air defense and highlighted the latest $275 million announced by the Pentagon for weapons, ammunition and other equipment for Ukraine.
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Biden also drew attention to a $53 billion investment to support Ukraine's energy system as Russia targets the country's power grid.
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The United States has now sent nearly $20 billion to aid Ukraine since the war began in February.
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NBC News reported back in October that Biden lost his temper in a call with Zelensky, when Biden said the United States would send $1 billion in aid and the Ukrainian president responded with additional requests. Biden told Zelensky he could be more grateful for US support.
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Zelensky said on Twitter after the latest call that a productive conversation with @POTUS. I am grateful for another security package.
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Zelensky also spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, according to his office.