President Joe Biden Makes Historic Visit to Kyiv, Ukraine to Show Support for the Country

President Joe Biden made a historic visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday, marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s attempted capture of the city. Senior members of Biden’s national security team had worked for months to arrange the trip, and were pleased by the positive reaction from the American people.

The President arrived in Kyiv on Sunday morning, cloaked in secrecy and greeted by air raid sirens. He was welcomed at St. Michael’s Cathedral by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had made a similar visit to the United States in December of last year.

The visit was intended to show support for Ukraine and to sustain momentum for efforts to keep the Western alliance together in support of the country. Biden and Zelenskyy discussed a range of topics, including the ongoing conflict in the Donbas region, the need for Ukraine to implement reforms, and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between the two countries.

Biden also met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and other government officials. He was joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and other members of his national security team.

The visit was a success, with Biden and Zelenskyy reaffirming the strong relationship between the United States and Ukraine. Biden’s team is now looking ahead to the next steps in the process, with the goal of continuing to support Ukraine and its people.