At meeting in Vilnius, Zelensky tells Biden about situation on battlefield

According to the Ukrainian President’s Office, Zelensky informed Biden in detail about the course of hostilities on the frontline, operational and strategic plans of Ukraine. The parties also discussed internal processes in the Russian Federation given the recent events.

The Presidents paid considerable attention to further long-term defense cooperation.

Zelensky noted the tremendous support from the United States, which has already reached $43 billion.

"But the United States is spending this money to save the lives of Ukrainians, and we are also defending a large part of Europe and the whole world," Zelensky emphasized.

The President of Ukraine noted the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council and the approval of the Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine by the G7 countries.

"I know that other states are willing to support the G7 decision. And this will help tremendously, because these are very concrete things for ensuring security that you are doing for us," Zelensky said.

For his part, Joseph Biden noted that the President of Ukraine and the Ukrainian delegation had been able to feel the great support of all partner countries.

"You have already done a great deal of work, and I know you have a lot more to do. I look forward to the day when we're having the meeting to celebrate your official membership in NATO," the U.S. President said.

Biden noted the extraordinary bravery and fortitude of the entire Ukrainian people, who have been resisting large-scale Russian aggression for more than 500 days.

He assured Zelensky that the United States is doing and will continue to do everything to help Ukraine for as long as it takes.