President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and reaffirm his “unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity” amid the conflict with Russia.
Biden’s unannounced visit came amid the sounding of air raid sirens as he pledged an additional half a billion dollars in U.S. assistance.
When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and the West was divided. He thought he could outlast us. But he was dead wrong.
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 20, 2023
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“When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and the West was divided,” Biden said of his trip. “He thought he could outlast us. But he was dead wrong.”
Biden visited the Mariinsky Palace, the presidential palace in Kyiv.
“One year later, Kyiv stands, and Ukraine stands. Democracy stands,” Biden said during his meeting with Zelensky. “The Americans stand with you, and the world stands with you.”
Biden also visited Mykhailivska Square to honor Ukraine’s fallen defenders.
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Biden is next expected to visit Poland.
Feb. 24 will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine.
