Biden, Sunak agree to continue supporting Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden has held his first phone call with Britain's new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

The White House said this in a press release on the results of the conversation between the two leaders, Ukrinform reports.

"President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to congratulate him on his appointment. […] The leaders agreed on the importance of working together to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its aggression, address the challenges posed by China, and secure sustainable and affordable energy resources," the statement said.

It added that during the call, the parties also discussed their shared commitment to protecting the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the need to maintain momentum toward reaching a negotiated agreement with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Earlier, in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Sunak noted the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine.

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