This was reported on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Vice Admiral Eugene Black, commander of the US 6th Fleet, briefed the head of state with the ship's equipment and armament.
Zelensky noted the symbolism of the fact that the Day of the Ukrainian Navy and the Independence Day of the United States are celebrated on the same day.
“I believe these two events are related.
After all, today Ukraine is defending its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the east.
And we believe that thanks to the support of our partners, the United States of America, both on land, on water, and in the air, we will be able to more confidently and successfully defend our independence, ”Zelensky said.
Earlier in his speech, the Ukrainian leader called the building of a powerful Naval Forces of the country with modern ships and weapons as his priority.