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The President of the United States, Joe Biden, visited Kiev on February 20, his first visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded Ukraine almost a year ago.
Unannounced visit It happened while he was traveling to Poland, Ukraine’s neighbor, to meet President Andrej Duda.
Previously, it was expected that an important guest arrives in Kiev. The Ukrainian capital on February 20, which the BBC could not confirm was Mr Biden.
BBC Correspondent James Waterhouse noted that President Joe Biden made an unexpected visit to Kiev. And he is currently holding talks with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on a day when Ukraine remembers the deaths of 107 people in anti-government protests nine years ago.
The BBC reporter said It is not uncommon to have official visits to Kiev. But this time is different. president of the united states Talks with Ukrainian leaders in the heart of the capital of the full-scale conflict are significant and symbolic.
Since beginning its full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost a year ago, the US has sent a clear message to the Russian government that the US and the West will “take action against Ukraine”. It will fully support Ukraine
Recently, there is a picture of the meeting between Mr Biden. and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev. appeared by a few weeks ago Mr. Selenski to Washington, DC, USA, to talk to Mr. Biden. and asked the US Congress to send more weapons to Ukraine To help Ukraine to invade the Russian side.
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Mr Biden’s visit was kept secret. due to security concerns But many roads were closed in Kiev this morning. which led to speculation that there will be an important event.
This visit to Kiev It happened during Mr Biden’s visit to Poland, which is expected to arrive in Poland today. and will hold talks with the President of Poland, Andrej Duda.
In a statement issued February 19, the White House said: Both leaders will ask for support for Ukraine.
The statement said that “The president will address the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine,” and will speak of US support for the people of Ukraine around the world. while they defend their own freedom and democracy. and the United States will stand and support the people of Ukraine as long as this war lasts
