They discussed the situation at the front and Ukraine's need for air defense: Yermak had a phone conversation with Sullivan

They discussed the situation at the front and Ukraine's need for air defense: Yermak had a phone conversation with Sullivan

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The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, discussed with the US National Security Advisor the importance of US assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, including the recently approved $61 billion aid package.

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, had a telephone conversation with the National Security Advisor to the President of the United States, Jake Sullivan. This was reported  by UNN with reference to the Office of the President. 

Details

The two sides spoke on the eve of a vote in the U.S. Senate that passed the long-awaited Ukraine aid bill.

Andriy Yermak emphasized the importance of a constant fruitful dialogue with the American side, which, in particular, has been very intense over the past few months. After all, it was during this period that the fate of the critically important issue of assistance to Ukraine in its confrontation with Russian aggression was decided

- the department summarized. 

The Head of the President's Office also thanked Jake Sullivan for the efforts made by the US Presidential Administration to reach an agreement in the Congress and approve the necessary funding for Ukraine as soon as possible.

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The parties also discussed the current situation at the frontline. Andriy Yermak informed about the consequences of the shelling of civilian and critical infrastructure by the Russian Federation. He once again emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with modern Western systems

- the President's Office said. 

The Head of the President's Office expressed gratitude to U.S. President Joseph Biden, his team, both chambers and parties of the Congress and the entire American people for their continued support of Ukraine in the struggle for its freedom, independence and territorial integrity.

Recall

On Wednesday, April 24, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a package of legislation that provides nearly $61 billion in additional military and economic aid to Ukraineas well as assistance to other U.S. allies.