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US President Joe Biden did not promise Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine would remain outside NATO. In addition, the country's authorities plan to continue to provide defense assistance to Ukraine. This intention and the possibility of Ukraine joining the organization were reported in the White House, RIA Novosti reports.
According to the US President's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Biden during the talks, which were held behind closed doors via a secure video link, told Putin that in the event of an escalation, military assistance would be provided to Kiev.
