By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/zelenskyy-ukraine-will-always-be-thankful-for-bidens-leadership Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘will always be thankful’ for Biden’s leadership Politics Jul 21, 2024 6:57 PM EDT “We respect today’s tough but strong decision,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on the social platform X about President Joe Biden’s decision to step away from the presidential race. WATCH: What to know as Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race and endorses Harris “We will always be thankful for President Biden’s leadership. He supported our country during the most dramatic moment in history, assisted us in preventing Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war.” Zelenskyy spoke with former President Donald Trump by phone Friday. Both men described it as a good call on X. Find more coverage What to know as Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race and endorses Harris Judy Woodruff reflects on the historical context of Biden ending his campaign A look ahead at election laws as the Democratic Party picks a new nominee Here’s what could happen next as Biden drops out and endorses Harris in the 2024 race Read Biden’s full letter announcing the end of his 2024 reelection bid Harris could become first woman, second Black American to be president What political leaders have said about Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
“We respect today’s tough but strong decision,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on the social platform X about President Joe Biden’s decision to step away from the presidential race. WATCH: What to know as Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race and endorses Harris “We will always be thankful for President Biden’s leadership. He supported our country during the most dramatic moment in history, assisted us in preventing Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war.” Zelenskyy spoke with former President Donald Trump by phone Friday. Both men described it as a good call on X. Find more coverage What to know as Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race and endorses Harris Judy Woodruff reflects on the historical context of Biden ending his campaign A look ahead at election laws as the Democratic Party picks a new nominee Here’s what could happen next as Biden drops out and endorses Harris in the 2024 race Read Biden’s full letter announcing the end of his 2024 reelection bid Harris could become first woman, second Black American to be president What political leaders have said about Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now