Ukraine:: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Monday that Kiev and Washington have "unique" relations after speaking on the phone with US Vice President Joe Biden."The first international conversation of the year with @POTUS exemplifies the unique nature of our ties. The role of Ukraine, the United States, and other allies in maintaining peace in Europe, preventing further escalation, reforms, and deoligarchization were considered. In a tweet, Zelenskyy stated, "We appreciate Ukraine's unflinching support."

On Sunday, at US time, the US President and his Ukrainian counterpart met . According to the White House, Biden reminded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that if Russia invades Ukraine, the US and its allies will "act decisively."

President Biden indicated support for diplomatic efforts during a call with Ukraine's president, which will begin next week with the bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue. President Biden made it plain that if Russia invades Ukraine again, the US and its allies and partners will respond forcefully. The leaders indicated support for diplomatic efforts, which will begin next week with a bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue, at NATO through the NATO-Russia Council, and at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), according to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki

The call comes just days before Russian and US officials meet in person in Geneva on January 10 amid escalating tensions and a Russian military buildup on the Ukraine border. Prior to the meeting, Zelenskyy talked with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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