Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dimisses suggestions US President Donald Trump froze aid to pressure him

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed suggestions US President Donald Trump froze aid to pressure him to launch a probe into Joe Biden.

Ukraine's leader said that in discussions with Trump, he repeatedly stressed the importance of US military aid to help Ukraine battle Russian-backed separatists.

The Pentagon announced plans in June to send $US250 million ($A373 million) in aid to Ukraine, but its delivery was delayed, before the phone call took place.