Moscow — President Joe Biden spoke for the first time on Friday with his Ukrainian counterpart as tension mounted between the American ally and its neighbor, Russia. The White House said Mr. Biden had confirmed to President Volodymir Zelenskyy “the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression.”
Zelenskyy said in a tweet that he was “glad to talk to” Mr. Biden, and that he appreciated the “U.S. support on different levels. We stand shoulder to shoulder when it comes to preservation of our democracies.”
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