Zelensky says he respects Biden’s ‘tough but strong decision’

Kiev, July 22, (dpa/GNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, says he respects Joe Biden’s “tough but strong decision” not to run for another presidential term in the United States.

“Many strong decisions have been made in recent years, and they will be remembered as bold steps taken by President Biden, in response to challenging times. And we respect today’s tough but strong decision,” Zelensky wrote on social media platform X.

Zelensky was grateful to Biden for his “unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom,” he wrote.

“We will always be thankful for President Biden’s leadership. He supported our country during the most dramatic moment in history, assisted us in preventing [Russian President Vladimir] Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war.”

The situation in Ukraine and all of Europe was “no less challenging, and we sincerely hope that America’s continued strong leadership will prevent Russian evil from succeeding or making its aggression pay off,” Zelensky added.

GNA
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22 July, 2024