Ukraine us president joe biden in kyiv updates amid ongoing russia war anniversary meeting with volodymyr zelenskyy updates air raid sirens

Biden lands in war-torn Ukraine ahead of war anniversary; promises $500 M, advanced weapons I DETAILS

The shock see comes days ahead when the nation marks one year considering that Russia released its major invasion of Ukraine.

Kyiv: In a significant development, air raid alarms roared across the Ukrainian funding after United States President Joe Biden reached the war-embattled country on Monday, February 20. Notably, this is the very first go to of the US President to Ukraine since the war escalated previously last year. The shock browse through comes days ahead when the country marks one year given that Russia introduced its major invasion of Ukraine. "One year later Kyiv stands, Ukraine stands, and Democracy stands. America and also the globe stand with you. Kyiv has captured a component of my heart," said Biden throughout a presser.
In a series of tweets, President Biden stated, "As we approach the anniversary of Russia's brutal intrusion of Ukraine, I'm in Kyiv today to consult with Head of state Zelenskyy and declare our unwavering dedication to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and also territorial honesty."

Additionally, in a succeeding post, Biden berated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and also claimed Moscow had actually underestimated Ukraine as well as included he has to have thought that it would not sustain his ruthless attack.

" When Putin launched his invasion almost one year earlier, he thought Ukraine was weak as well as the West was split. He assumed he can outlive us. But he was dead incorrect," claimed Biden.

Zelenskyy welcomes his United States equivalent

Later on, he noted that the United States will certainly protect the sovereignty of the war-torn country and included his management has actually constructed a union of countries from the Atlantic to the Pacific in order to encourage Kyiv. "Over the last year, the USA has built a coalition of nations from the Atlantic to the Pacific to aid defend Ukraine with unmatched military, financial, and also altruistic assistance-- which assistance will certainly withstand," he claimed. Requiring to Instagram, Zelenskyy invited his United States counterpart as well as created, "Joseph Biden, welcome to Kyiv! Your check out is an extremely vital sign of assistance for all Ukrainians."

Biden assures Zelenskyy to pour optimal assistance

While addressing a conference in Kyiv, President Biden recalled the day on which his Ukranian counterpart called him looking for a prompt supply of dangerous weapons. "President Zelenskyy had actually called me hardly mins after Putin released an unprecedented war against his nation. He had advised me to provide the most sophisticated tools to safeguard his country," Biden said. "I ensured him to provide all my support to Ukraine. Besides, I also guaranteed him that our various other European allies will assist Zelenskyy at the testing time," he added.

Throughout the presser, President Biden highlighted that Ukraine was weak at the time when Moscow robbed, nevertheless, he noted that Zelenskyy marched his country in a very strong way. Additionally, Biden said Russia is currently dealing with an extraordinary economic crisis as hundreds of international companies were either left the country or imposed restrictions.

" Putin's battle occupation is falling short. Russia's military has shed half its area as soon as inhabited. Young, talented Russians fleeing from Russia because they see no future in the country. Russia's economic climate is isolated and battling," claimed Biden.

" We will announce $500 million in help to Ukraine. This will certainly consist of javelins, howitzers, and weapons ammunition. Later on, we will certainly announce additional assents versus firms which are attempting to back Russia," he added.

Initial browse through of US President

It is worth pointing out that the much-awaited see came almost a month after the war-embattled President saw Government, where he advised the Biden administration to pour maximum support to protect his nation from Russian assaults.

Earlier in 2014, Biden had actually taken a trip to Ukraine's prompt neighbour, Poland, however avoided seeing the war-torn nation amidst safety and security issues.