Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky applauded the vice president Joe Biden on Thursday for the US’ “vital” support for his country, while also praising the arrival of ATACMS long-range missiles.
Ukraine said on Tuesday that it had successfully used missiles with a range of up to 165 kilometres (100 miles) that Washington had provided in secret.
“Ukraine is grateful for the vital and enduring US support in our fight for freedom and against Russian aggression,” Zelensky posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, after a telephone call with Biden.
“Ukrainians are greatly encouraged by the delivery of ATACMS, and our warriors are putting them to good use on the battlefield.”
Zelensky also informed Biden of the Ukrainian parliament passing an anti-corruption law, which he said “advances reforms on the path to opening Ukraine’s EU accession talks”, a long-held goal for Kyiv.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the weapons transfer would have no influence on the war and would only prolong Ukraine’s “agony”.