Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy said he respects US President Joe Biden’s “tough but strong” decision to conclude his reelection campaign on Monday. In a message posted on the social media platform X, Zelenskiyy conveyed Ukraine’s gratitude for Biden’s “unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom”.
“Ukraine is grateful to President Biden for his unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom, which, along with strong bipartisan support in the United States, has been and continues to be critical,” Zelenskiy said in a post.
“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,” he added.
Zelenskyy in his post further acknowledged the unwavering support provided by the United States during Ukraine’s most critical moments. “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 Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war,” Zelenskyy said.
The Ukrainian leader also emphasised the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine. He conveyed his sincere hope that the United States would maintain its robust leadership role in countering Russian aggression. “The current situation in Ukraine and all of Europe is 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,” Zelenskyy added.