Zelenskyy and Biden begin talks in Paris
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is currently on a visit to France, has begun talks with his American counterpart Joe Biden, according to CNN reporter Natasha Bertrand.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken also attend the talks.
“Biden announced a new $225M aid package to Ukraine, which Zelensky thanked him for,” the reporter said on X.
President Biden and President Zelensky just began their meeting here in Paris, along with SecDef Austin and SecState Blinken. Biden announced a new $225M aid package to Ukraine, which Zelensky thanked him for. pic.twitter.com/dKD91vQptJ
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 7, 2024
White House correspondent Seung Min Kim said that during the meeting, Biden apologized for the months-long delay in approving weapons for Ukraine, adding that the United States is "still in."
Zelenskyy's visit to France
Yesterday, June 6, the Ukrainian president arrived in France to take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy.
As BFMTV reported, Zelenskyy would meet with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron during the visit.
The talks between the US and Ukrainian presidents were also recently announced by White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. He said that two meetings between the leaders were expected.
