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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today to congratulate him on Ukraine’s Independence Day and commemorate eighteen months since Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.  President Biden reiterated the U.S. commitment to support Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression for as long as it takes, and to hold Russia accountable for its actions.  President Biden and President Zelenskyy discussed the commencement of training of Ukrainian fighter pilots and assurance of expedited approval for other nations to transfer their F-16s to Ukraine upon completion of training to increase Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.  On behalf of the American people,…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today at the White House with Italian Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister Francesco Talo.  Following on the July 27 meeting between President Biden and PM Meloni, Sullivan and Talo reaffirmed the unwavering support of both countries for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression.  They consulted on the current situation in Niger and reaffirmed the need to restore constitutional order in the country as soon as possible.  Sullivan and Talo discussed efforts to deepen cooperation on a range of shared challenges, including expanded support for developing countries in Africa and around the globe…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan convened the Quint national security advisors of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom at the White House today.  Noting that it is also Ukraine’s Independence Day, participants reiterated their enduring commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression for as long as it takes, and to aiding it in its reconstruction.  The national security advisors stressed that Russia’s sovereign assets in their nations’ jurisdictions will remain immobilized until Russia pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine, and examined further ways to hold Russia accountable for the destruction it has brought…