Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the US for arms assistance and called for tightening of sanctions on Russia.
Zelensky announced after the visit of United States Secretaries of State and Defence, Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin.
He said on his official Telegram channel: “We discussed defence assistance with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin during their visit to strengthen sanctions on Russia.
“They should also increase financial support for Ukraine and security guarantees.”
Zelensky said the arms aid, amounting to $3.4 billion so far, had helped Ukraine a lot in its national defence.
Zelensky said at the same time, it was important to limit Russia’s potential for attack by imposing tougher sanctions.
He referred to an action plan already developed by Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, and Michael McFaul, the former US Ambassador in Moscow.
Zelensky said it was important for the Ukrainian economy to have better access to the US market for its goods.
dpa/NAN.
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