The US President arrived in Ukraine on February 20, on the eve of the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. During the visit, he, in particular, announced new military assistance to our state.
Joe Biden stressed that since the beginning of a full-scale war, more than 50 countries of the world have been helping Ukraine fight the aggressor country. They provide humanitarian, economic and military assistance, as well as impose sanctions on Russia. And this help will not stop. The President of the United States stated this during the conference, Channel 24 reports. Biden said the United States plans to announce an additional $2.5 billion in aid to Ukraine on February 20. It will include, in particular:
- ammunition for HIMARS and artillery,
- additional systems, which will protect the Ukrainian people from bombing.
< p class="bloquote cke-markup">With bipartisan support in Congress, we will also provide billions in direct budgetary assistance. The government can use it immediately to meet the basic needs of citizens, Biden said.
Also, the United States will announce new sanctions against Russia over the next week to help circumvent the sanctions mechanism. It is known that they will concern elites and companies trying to evade or fill the Russian military machine.
“Freedom has no price”
Joe Biden stressed that Ukraine today is paying an extremely high price for its freedom and independence. He expressed condolences to the Ukrainian people.
We express our deep condolences to those who have experienced great suffering. We are well aware that there is still a need to defend Ukraine, because Russia seeks to wipe Ukraine off the face of the earth. he said.
The President of the United States recalled Zelensky's words during his visit to Washington. Then the head of our state said that Ukraine is not afraid, and no one in the world should be afraid.
“You and all Ukrainians, Mr. President, remind the world every day what courage and courage means. And this is amazing. You remind us that freedom has no price, it is priceless, it is worth fighting for as long as it takes. And just as long as we will stay with you,” Biden summed up.
Biden's visit to Ukraine: in short
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- On the morning of February 20, Joe Biden unannounced arrived in Kiev. During his visit to Ukraine, at about 11:40 a.m., a large-scale air alert was announced. It is associated with the MiG-31K fighter jets that took off on the territory of Russia and Belarus. It should be noted that these aircraft are capable of carrying hypersonic missiles of the “Dagger” type.
- The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, said that Biden's visit to Ukraine is strategic. According to him, many issues are being resolved in Kyiv and the pending ones will be accelerated.
- Biden held talks with Zelensky, and around 14:00 it became known that he left the capital of Ukraine.
- On the morning of February 20, Joe Biden unannounced arrived in Kiev. During his visit to Ukraine, at about 11:40 a.m., a large-scale air alert was announced. It is associated with the MiG-31K fighter jets that took off on the territory of Russia and Belarus. It should be noted that these aircraft are capable of carrying hypersonic missiles of the “Dagger” type.
- The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, said that Biden's visit to Ukraine is strategic. According to him, many issues are being resolved in Kyiv and the pending ones will be accelerated.
- Biden held talks with Zelensky, and around 14:00 it became known that he left the capital of Ukraine.
