Volodymyr Zelensky urged Joe Biden not to impose sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as he may be a useful intermediary in peace talks.
While the UK has imposed strict measures on the oligarch to "isolate" Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden has resisted pressure to target him specifically.
Following a call from Zelensky, the White House has reportedly persuaded the US Treasury Department not to go ahead with plans to target Abramovich and his businesses.