"The situation in the east of Ukraine was discussed ... It was noted that it remains difficult, the withdrawal of Russian forces is not observed," the press service informs.
In addition, the parties discussed the topic of increasing sanctions pressure on Russia, issues of cooperation in the field of security between Ukraine and the United States, as well as the problems of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Zelensky invited the participants of the meeting to visit Ukraine in 2022.
Earlier, the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, discussed the situation in Donbass with the Assistant to the President of the United States for National Security Jake Sullivan by phone.