Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US President-elect Joe Biden and thanked him for his support. Zelensky expressed condolences for the wildfires in California and thanked Biden for the United States' role in uniting the international community. The Biden administration has provided significant aid to Ukraine, while fears remain that President-elect Donald Trump may reduce support for the country once in power. Moscow has increased its advances in Ukraine, taking advantage of the country's exhausted and understaffed army.