President Biden arrived Monday for an unannounced visit to Ukraine’s capital, a huge show of support for the country the U.S. and it’s allies have helped to stave off Russia’s nearly-year-long, unprovoked invasion. Mr. Biden was expected to spend time in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy before heading into neighboring Poland later in the day for meetings with other European leaders.
“I am in Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” Mr. Biden said in a statement released by the White House on Monday.
Mr. Biden had been expected to visit Poland Monday on a trip that would have put him just one international border away from Ukraine as the world prepares to mark a full year since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked, full-scale invasion of the eastern European nation. Mr. Biden’s visit comes amid concerns first publicized Sunday by his top diplomat, who said American officials believe that China may be on the brink of providing Russia with weapons to bolster its assault against Ukraine.
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