Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a video alongside top government officials, as Russian forces threatened the capital, Kyiv.
RELATED: Ukrainians in America worry about their homeland as Russia invades
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with President Joe Biden on Friday about strengthening sanctions against Russia and other steps to retaliate for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Strengthening sanctions, concrete defense assistance and an anti-war coalition have just been discussed with @POTUS,” Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter, thanking the U.S. for its strong support” of Ukraine.
The White House confirmed that Biden spoke with Zelenskky for 40 minutes but provided no other details.
The United States and Europe have already hit Russia with sanctions that will impact multiple sectors of the Russia economy. Ukraine has argued that a tougher economic response is needed and has asked for additional defense assistance.
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Ukraino jesteśmy z wami polska 💛💙 💪
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@With you I normally do but there wasn’t a need to as I was just making a statement that I’ve heard some things doesn’t mean I believe they are true
@Da YingYanger Thanks for sharing.
For Ukraine, there is €2 billion of Russian gas transit income at stake. “For us, ‘energy security’ is not just a word,” said the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky as reported by FAZ.
The agreement does not foresee Germany matching those €2 billion in their entirety. However, it does commit Germany to uphold Ukraine’s role as a gas transit country and “utilise all available leverage to facilitate an extension of up to 10 years” of the country’s current gas transit arrangement, which expires in 2024.
Don’t let the western media military complex brainwashed you.
President Zelenskyy and Team are Heroes guarding the light of democracy! We the People of the world are With You, Ukraine!
I am in complete admiration for the courage this man displays…and his men of course.
The people of the world are, but not their militaries. I feel so bad for the Ukrainians.
One of the bravest leaders ever in the history of mankind, he stood his ground against a brutal dictator with thousands of nuclear warheads at his command. My prayers is that God Almighty will keep you, those patriots with you and millions of innocent Ukrainian people safe. U.S & EU must find a way to give you guys lethal weapons without American boots in Urakrain to cause real casualties to the invaders. Stay strong to the end great people of Ukraine!
@David G. – No, you don’t run around with machine guns to coordinate and command your country’s resistance to invasion, that’s crazy. Politicians aren’t usually soldiers, they have other people with better training for that. Some people work on food, some are medics, some keep communications up, etc. Organization is key and they’d be foolish to give that up.
A week ago, TRUDEAU Hidin from Canadian Truckers 🤯👀
Crack make wimpy comedian STRONG!
@David G. They don’t need to stand with weapons. He is being brave for his people so they don’t panic
@bobby ben Sanctions ARE working. The ultimate purpose will happen, you just don’t know the purpose of the sanctions!
Heartbreaking that so many people have to risk death and regrettably die for this unnecessary display of power. Prayers for Zelensky and all the people of Ukraine.
@kola bear Thanks for your input Boris. Your rubles are in the mail.
The only people that bring up Soros are those in line with Putin. Soros spends the bulk of his efforts and resources to bolster DEMOCRACIES in the former Soviet countries. So of course you, Putin, and people like you absolutely HATE him for it.
@kola bear Why not put your money where your keyboard is and TELL us your “evidence”. That “do research” or “Just google it” is not going to cut it. You made the claim, YOU provide the evidence. And dont even bother with “its out there……………”. This is not an episode of the X-Files.
@Luigi So, you guys think that N.Y. believing the lies and spreading lies, it justifies the lives of innocent people. This President is the one that was recently voted in after Trump withheld money.
@kola bear LOL George Soros must be a mastermind and all powerful in the Right Wing’s minds… he is blamed for everything… I guess you guys are just LOU CZARS 😀
@kola bear did you live by a nuclear power plant when you were a child, by chance?
This brought me to tears. God bless them – protect them. Call forth the archangels in this time of need to Ukraine.
@Aidan Levandowski Go ahead and denounce what is right in front of you, it is clear you are highly under educated about what is really going on here, so you lash out calling me “Russian hackers/bots” if that makes you feel better then by all means lash out. In the meantime, seek some insight.
Smoking crack brings tears to my eyes TOO!
Amen
Archangel st Michael please fight evil
@The Faceless Nomad damn, these Russian bots are getting incredibly advanced
Ukraine’s bravery is inspiring; best wishes to the Ukrainian people.
@dannykumite freedom was taken in 2014…too late..
@GaryGoat350 to give another credit to steal it…lets talk about 1 milliard 300 000 dollars from Kolomoyskiy, Achmetov, Lievochkin on zelenskiy account…this is how he sold our Ukrainian freedom and land BTW… will CNN tell you about it ?… 🙂
@The Persian Gamer exactly. Especially when we will be the ones flipping the bill at the gas pump
Yes it is inspiring GOD keep them
Against these evil tyrants
Zelensky pre recorded that video weeks ago….he is most likely in hiding in Israel 🇮🇱
As an American, THIS is the type of war we should have been in. THIS is actually the type of evil you need to fight against. Sadly, our politicians don’t see anything but dollar signs as a reason for war. I really pray they get through this as best as humanly possible.
YES more WAR, make me rich haliburton!
@Don Waters Russian Troll
@Bill Simms Please reread his comment.
If Canada or Mexico invades us, I agree, it’s a just war.
@Don Waters ok, as a European I wouldn’t be able to list all the US states either but Ukraine is not a part of Russia!!! It’s a whole different country with different language, culture, traditions, and its own historical heritage. Google it before spreading misinformation, thank you.
Prayers for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Your people must be proud to have a leader like you.
And don’t forget your free crack pipe with every purchase!
Prayers for Ukraine and all its people. Glad they have a strong president
This broke my heart!!!! These men are hero’s in the time of war! UNITED WE STAND!
My heart goes out to your country, standing united my friends.
Pass the crack pipe!
Now that is bravery, that is a leader. God be with him and the Ukraine
What a brave group of men💪 Stay strong we are praying for everyone in Ukraine!!!!🙏🙏
we smoke crack pipe with you!
This is a real leader. A man who would face adversary head on without a thought of abandoning the people he serves.
Ukraine will grow so much once this is done, and the whole world will witness it.
It’s inspiring – remembering who they are and the office they hold. Survival and perseverance are victories in themselves. Australia’s with you, Ukraine!
Australia, land of criminals and crack smokers stand with other crack smokers!
His speech makes me crying with tears! God bless President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine!
don’t bogart that crack pipe!
Stay strong Ukraine!!!! You don’t deserve this horrible invasion. Sending so many prays to every man, woman and child. May God protect you all.
He has my respect, no matter what the outcome is, he will go down in history as a man of integrity who stood his ground and didn’t abandon his country. He’s a hero.
Yes ✊
I hope he doesnt. Cause I agree
ABSOLUTELY 🙏❤️🙏
In times of crisis and chaos… We show our true character.
Many hero’s have been made today 🇺🇦