According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, based on the results of a conversation with American leader Joe Biden, the head of the White House admits that the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Avdiivka in Donetsk region was due to the weakening of Western aid.
Biden recognizes the negative impact of the reduction of Western aid on the situation at the front
Zelensky emphasized that Biden is aware of the details of what is happening at the front in Ukraine.
He admits that the result of weakening arms aid to Ukraine is what happened with Avdiivka. We want to save the lives of our boys. We talked about it, and I'm glad we both understand it. But we will return everything, we will not give anything to these murderers
Volodymyr Zelenskyi
President of Ukraine
What did Zelensky talk about with Biden
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi spoke by phone with US President Joe Biden. The leaders of the two countries discussed the front and the situation in the American Congress regarding aid to Ukraine.
They discussed the current situation on the battlefield. I am glad that I can count on the full support of the American President. We also believe in the wise decision of the US Congress. Support for Ukraine is support for democracy and freedom. We must protect these values together, - the head of state notes.
In addition, according to the president, he agreed with Biden to maintain contact in connection with the approach of the second anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
What is known about the withdrawal of the Armed Forces from Avdiivka
Oleksandr Borodin, the spokesman of the 3rd OShBr, noted on the air of the telethon that the critical moment of the withdrawal of the units from Avdiivka has already passed, but the operation itself continues.
The press officer of the 3rd separate assault brigade emphasized that, as of this moment, the soldiers have taken up new defensive positions.
Such operations are even more difficult than assault operations, because they are coordinated as much as possible, now we are conducting defensive operations. The enemy continues to work quite actively, but the situation has become more controlled, and currently it is almost impossible to continue the enemy's offensive, - explains Borodin.
