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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said he and President Biden had “good” communication, but said it was “unfortunate” that support had come after Russia invaded Ukraine.
And Zelensky challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin: “Sit down with me to negotiate, not just 30 meters away,” apparently a reference to a long table that appeared in recent images of Putin’s meeting with other world leaders.
“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” Zelenski added, according to the Associated Press. “All kinds of words are more important than shots.”
Zelensky told Trex Yingst of Fox News on Thursday that “We have good contact” when asked about his communications with Biden and whether the United States has waited too long to support Ukraine.
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“I can tell you the truth. It is a pity that it started after the beginning of this war, but we have it. My gratitude to him and his team. So we can talk often, “Zelenski added.
“It’s not about Biden, it’s about the indecision of the world,” Zelenski added.
Kyiv, UKRAINE – FEBRUARY 25: President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky holds a press conference on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine on February 25, 2022 in Kyiv. (Photo from the Presidency of Ukraine / Handout / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) (Photo from the Presidency of Ukraine / Handout / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The Ukrainian leader continued, adding that “the whole world is late with Ukraine.”
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Biden and Zelensky spoke for more than 30 minutes on Tuesday. The two spoke of “ongoing supplies of security, economic and humanitarian aid” and Russia’s attacks on civilians, including the bombings near the Babin Yar Holocaust memorial, the White House said.
President Joe Biden remarks on the debt ceiling during an event at the White House State Dining Room on Monday, October 4 in Washington. A California man was arrested in Iowa last week while traveling to Washington after being found on a “hit list” that included Biden, former presidents and Dr. Anthony Fauci. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci)
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Biden made his first phone call as president with Zelensky in April as tensions between Russia and Ukraine began to rise. Since then, the two leaders have spoken several times, including in September during a meeting at the White House and in December, when Russian forces gather on the border with Ukraine.
Ron Blitzer of Fox News contributed to this report.