US president Biden visits war-time Kyiv ahead of Ukraine invasion anniversary
KYIV - US President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday, days before the first anniversary ofAn air raid siren blared across the Ukrainian capital as Mr Biden visited Kyiv but there were no reports of Russian missile or air strikes.
Mr Biden was spotted outside the St Michael Golden-Domed Monastery with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reported the Washington Post.Mr Biden said in Kyiv the US would stand with Ukraine as long as it takes. US President Joe Biden outside the St Michael Golden-Domed Monastery with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday. PHOTO: REUTERSMr Biden said the package would be announced on Tuesday and that Washington would also provide more ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems in Ukraine’s possession.
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