President Joe Biden quietly slipped into Kyiv Monday for an unannounced visit as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine draws near.
Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, walking together around St. Michael’s Cathedral as air raid sirens sounded around the embattled city. Biden pledged a new aid package that will include more javelins and Howitzers and announced a new round of sanctions on Moscow.
“One year later, Kyiv stands,” Biden said. “And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands.”
Today, President Biden is in Kyiv to reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The United States of America will stand with the Ukrainian people for as long as it takes. pic.twitter.com/1IJuCcsVJd
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2023
Biden arrived in Kyiv at 8 a.m. Monday, and his motorcade arrived at Mariinsky Palace 30 minutes later.
“Thank you for coming,” Zelensky said, greeting…
