US President Joe Biden landed in Kyiv, in a shock go to to war-ravaged Ukraine. February 24 marks one 12 months of Russian “military engagement” within the east European nation.
New Delhi ,UPDATED: Feb 20, 2023 16:20 IST
US President Joe Biden lands in Ukraine’s Kyiv in a shock go to. (Image: Twitter)
By India Today Web Desk: As the Russia-Ukraine struggle nears its one 12 months anniversary, United States President Joe Biden landed in war-ravaged Kyiv on Monday.
Taking to Twitter, the US president’s workplace shared, “As we approach the anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, I’m in Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.”
As we strategy the anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, I’m in Kyiv in the present day to satisfy with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering dedication to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 20, 2023
The Ukrainian president’s adviser shared, “President Joe Biden is in Kyiv. On the eve of the war’s anniversary. To say bluntly: “RF will certainly lose. Putin & his entourage can be tried. Ukraine will get all of the weapons it wants. No compromises.” Absolutely clear signals. A very specific scenario for the Kremlin’s destruction.”
President Joe Biden is in Kyiv. On the eve of the struggle’s anniversary.
To say bluntly: “RF will surely lose. Putin & his entourage will be tried. 🇺🇦 will get all the weapons it needs. No compromises.”
Absolutely clear indicators. A really particular situation for the Kremlin’s destruction. pic.twitter.com/Bg7EzScnAz
— Михайло ПодолÑк (@Podolyak_M) February 20, 2023
The White House launched an announcement pertaining to Biden’s go to. It learn, “As the world prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, 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.”
“When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and the West was divided. He thought he could outlast us. But he was dead wrong. As the world prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, 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,” The White House said.
“When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and the West was divided. He thought he could outlast us. But he was dead wrong. I will announce another delivery of critical equipment, including artillery ammunition, anti-armour systems, and air surveillance radars to help protect the Ukrainian people from aerial bombardments. And I will share that later this week, we will announce additional sanctions against elites and companies that are trying to evade or backfill Russia’s war machine. Over the last year, the United States has built a coalition of nations from the Atlantic to the Pacific to help defend Ukraine with unprecedented military, economic, and humanitarian support – and that support will endure,” the assertion learn.
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The White House’s assertion additionally talked about that Joe Biden will journey to Poland to satisfy President Duda and the leaders of our Eastern Flank Allies. The assertion additionally vouched for America’s continued assist for Ukraine and “the core values of human rights and dignity in the UN Charter that unite us worldwide”.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in February 2022, stated his forces had been finishing up a “special military operation” in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched a full-fledged assault on Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had urged his countrymen to not exit the war-struck nation, to remain again and struggle international forces.
On the opposite hand, Putin continued the Kremlin’s navy offensives and dubbed the invasion as Russia’s goal to place Kyiv’s “military infrastructure out of operation”.
Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues with no breakthrough within the ceasefire settlement in sight.
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Feb 20, 2023
