Today, February 20, American President Joe Biden arrived in Kiev on a visit. He met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Biden arrived in the capital at 8 am. Then he went to the Mariinsky Palace.
Back to news The President of the United States arrived at the Mariinsky Palace after 8:30. At the entrance, the American leader was met by Vladimir Zelensky and his wife Elena.
After that, Biden greeted other respected Ukrainian individuals. Among them are Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba and others.
Ukraine feels the support of the United States and President Joseph Biden personally in these difficult times of struggle,” Zelensky stressed.
Biden in the capital of Ukraine: watch the video
Interesting! Biden has been to Ukraine before, but not as President of the United States. He visited Ukraine during the term of Barack Obama as vice president.
Biden's visit to Ukraine: what is known
- During negotiations with Zelensky, Biden said that he is pleased to return to Kiev. Arriving in the capital, he was met by US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.
- During a visit to Kyiv, Biden announced a new military aid package from the United States for half a billion dollars. We are talking about the supply of critically needed weapons.
- The US President also announced new large-scale sanctions against Russia. Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said that many issues are being resolved in Kyiv.
