ISTANBUL, Feb 20 – United States President Joe Biden on Monday paid a surprise visit to Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in a dramatic show of support for the embattled country, according to Anadolu Agency.
“Today, in Kyiv, I am meeting with President Zelenskyy and his team for an extended discussion on our support for Ukraine,” the White House quoted Biden as saying in a statement marking the first visit by a US president since the Ukraine war began last Feb 24, a year ago this Friday.
The statement said that Biden will announce another delivery of critical equipment, including artillery ammunition, anti-armour systems, and air surveillance radar.
It also said that the US will announce additional sanctions on Russian elites and companies later this week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also confirmed Biden’s visit on Telegram, calling his visit “an extremely important sign of support for all Ukrainians.”
The announcement of the visit comes as a nationwide air raid alert was sounded in the country, including the capital Kyiv.
