Biden touts support for Ukraine in joint presser with Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Joe Biden on Wednesday gave a joint press conference, touting the relationship between Washington and Kyiv, with Biden renewing his government's commitment to aid Ukraine against the ongoing Russian invasion.

Biden, for his part, touted the aid America had already provided and celebrated the nation's support for the country, saying "[w]hen Ukraine's freedom was threatened... the American people did not hesitate."

Biden further highlighted his preemptive support of the Ukrainian forces before the war began and highlighted the international community's support for sanctions against Russia.

"Ukraine has defied Russia's expectations at every single turn," he went on, before warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "no intention of stopping this cruel war."

"The United States has been proud to welcome more than 221,000 Ukrainians," Biden then said, before urging Ukraine to stand strong.

Zelensky then spoke through a translator, thanking Biden and the American people for their support before foreshadowing his upcoming address to Congress and preemptively thanking them for passing a contentious spending package that includes $45 billion in support for Ukraine.

The Ukrainian leader touted "bipartisan, bicameral support" for aiding Ukraine and asserted that during the war, Ukrainian-American relations had grown stronger.

"We became real partners and allies," he said.

"I wish you peace," Zelensky told the Americans.