Zelensky, Blinken discuss steps to counter Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

That’s according to a tweet Zelensky posted Wednesday.

“I had a phone conversation with SecBlinken. We agreed to continue consultations to reconcile positions and coordinate diplomatic efforts to achieve peace. I was assured of full U.S. support for Ukraine in countering Russian aggression,” the head of state wrote.

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As Ukrinform reported earlier, on December 9, President Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden had a 90-minute call.

The key issue of the talks was the security situation around Ukraine.

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