20.02.2023
“Ukraine is still standing and democracy is still standing,” proclaimed the US president. In addition, he promised 500 million dollars in additional aid to the European country.
US President Joe Biden promised to send more weapons to Ukraineduring a surprise visit this Monday (02.20.2023) to kyiv, and reiterated the “unwavering” support of the United States in the face of the Russian invasion.
“I will announce a new delivery of essential equipment, especially artillery ammunition, anti-tank systems and air surveillance radars,” the president was quoted as saying in a White House statement.
In addition, he promised 500 million dollars in additional aid to Ukraine and announced that this week he will announce more sanctions once morest Russia. However, Biden did not announce the sending of F-16 fighter jetswhich Zelensky claims to defend himself once morest Russia.
“One year later, kyiv is still standing. Ukraine is still standing and democracy is still standing,” the American leader proclaimed.
In addition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that the surprise visit of his US counterpart is an “extremely important sign of support” for his country, just days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion.
“Joseph Biden, welcome to kyiv. Your visit is an extremely important sign of support for all Ukrainians,” Zelensky wrote on social media.
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