In the administration of the President of the USA in the background from the series media publications about the deep mistrust between Washington and Kyiv said that US leader Joe Biden understands the stress that his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelenskyi is in and admires his personal qualities and courage. This was announced by John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications at the National Security Council.
During the briefing, reporters asked Kirby to comment on an op-ed in The New York Times that reported “deep distrust within the White House.” and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky”.
Kirby neither confirmed nor denied the conclusions stated in the article. He recalled that Biden “spoke many times about his admiration for the leadership qualities and courage of President Zelensky.”
The White House representative also added that Biden “had many personal conversations with Zelensky and understands what the President of Ukraine has now emphasized. Kirby said Biden respects Zelenskyi and is “fully committed to continuing to support Ukraine.”