While the tension between Ukraine and Russia continues, the talks between the USA and Ukraine continue. Finally, US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held a phone call. A statement was made from the White House regarding the meeting, the details of which were curious. In the statement, it was stated that the two leaders agreed on “diplomacy and deterrence” in the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
DETAILS OF BIDEN-ZELENSKY MEETING
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s Spokesperson Sergii Nykyforov said in a statement on social media that US President Joe Biden and Zelenskiy will meet on the phone today, and that Biden and Zelenskiy will “discuss the security situation and efforts to reduce ongoing diplomatic tensions” during the meeting.
After the much-anticipated phone call between the two leaders, the White House said in a statement that Biden reiterated the United States’ commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and that the United States, along with its allies and partners, will not allow any aggression by Russia against Ukraine. It was reported that he clearly stated that he would respond quickly and decisively.
In the statement, it was reported that Biden and Zelenskiy agreed on “diplomacy and deterrence” in response to Russia’s military buildup on the Ukrainian border.
BIDEN-PUTIN MEETING
Biden and Putin also held a phone conversation last night. After the meeting, statements were made from the White House and the Kremlin. In the statement made by the White House, Biden’s words were included that “the United States will respond decisively with its allies and partners” if Russia, which has increased its military build-up on the Ukrainian border, invades the territory of this country more. It was stated that Biden also warned that a second intervention in Ukraine would bring “quick and serious costs” to Russia.
In a statement from the Kremlin, it was stated that the allegations that Russia would attack Ukraine were made in a “coordinated” manner, and “Putin once again emphasized that he does not understand why he knowingly gave false information to Biden about the invasion of Ukraine.” expressions were used.
CALL FROM UKRAINE FOREIGN MINISTER
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba announced that the Ukrainian authorities called for a meeting within 48 hours with Russia and other countries that are members of the Vienna Document, citing “Russia’s failure to respond to the request for information on military activities”.
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated, Ukraine requested a meeting with Russia and other OSCE members within 48 hours.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitriy Kuleba reminded that he had previously asked Russia to provide information on the military activities and the number of soldiers in the neighboring regions with Ukraine, and that Ukraine had 48 hours with Russia and other countries that signed the Vienna Document, ‘due to the lack of response on this issue’. He said he had called a meeting. (UAV/AA)
Russia failed to respond to our request under the Vienna Document. Consequently, we take the next step. We request a meeting with Russia and all participating states within 48 hours to its reinforcement & redeployment along our border & in temporarily occupied Crimea 1/2
— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) February 13, 2022