Biden lost his temper with Ukraine's president during a phone call in June
Biden calls Zelenskyy whenever a new aid package is announced by the US for Ukraine, according to sources
US President Joe Biden lost his temper with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in June during a phone conversation when he asked for more military aid, the sources said Biden routinely calls Zelenskyy when the US announces new aid packages for Ukraine. But the June call was different.
Biden had barely finished informing Zelenskyy that he had approved another USD 1 billion in military assistance for Ukraine when his counterpart started asking for extra help Kyiv needs but isn't getting, the report said.
Biden's dissatisfaction with Zelenskyy had been building for weeks before the June 15 call, according to the sources. In their view, President Obama and his aides believed Washington was doing everything it could, but Zelenskyy continued to focus on what was not being done.
During the June call, Zelenskyy was rebuffed, so he delivered a video message thanking Biden for his assistance.
Ukraine's president as saying, "I had an important conversation with US President Biden today. I am grateful for his support." Ukraine's defence in Donbas is especially important.
Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on February 24, the United States has been a major provider of security assistance to Ukraine.