Ukraine Latest: Biden Back in Poland After Surprise Kyiv Trip
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US President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to Kyiv to meet his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the highest-profile visit since Russia invaded and a strong show of support for Ukraine before the war’s one-year mark on Friday.
Biden said his goal was to reaffirm his administration’s “unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.” Zelenskiy called the visit — the first by a US president in 15 years — “historic, timely and brave.” The US also announced a package of $460 million in additional weapons for Ukraine that crucially includes 155mm artillery rounds and rockets for the powerful HIMARS missile system.