President Barack Obama gave strong support Wednesday for his new Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko and offered to help the United States in economic and security fields , while fighting continues in the east of Ukraine between government forces and pro-Russian separatists.
At the first meeting between the two men in Warsaw, the Polish capital , Obama 's election presented Poroshenko at the head of the Ukrainian state as a " wise choice ."
"What the Ukrainians have said in this election is that they reject violence " and want to decide their own future , said the U.S. president to reporters after the meeting . " From my discussions with him today , it is clear he understands the hopes and aspirations of the Ukrainian people . "
The discussion focused on projects Poroshenko to restore peace , revive the Ukrainian economy and reduce energy dependence Kiev vis-à- vis Moscow , said the U.S. president.
In a statement, the White House said that Obama had approved an additional $ 23 billion to Ukraine in the military since early March . This assistance shall include the provision of equipment for night vision and communications equipment.
Speaking after the meeting, Poroshenko said he would present a peace plan shortly after taking office next Saturday.
" Very soon after my inauguration , we will present our plan to find a peaceful solution to the situation in the East" , has he told reporters.
Ukrainian authorities reported Wednesday more than 300 rebels dead within a broad offensive against pro- Russian separatists in the east .
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