A very symbolic visit, a few days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. US President Joe Biden arrived in kyiv on Monday February 20. He promised new weapons to Ukraine during this surprise trip, the first since the Russian invasion, according to a statement from the White House. Then the American president spoke in person alongside his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, at a press conference. “The world is imposing sanctions that will undermine the Russian economy,” he said, assuring support “steadfast” from his country to Ukraine.
Joe Biden has spoken of his wish to send $500 million in additional assistance, the details of which will be given in the coming days. “I will announce the delivery of other essential equipment, including artillery ammunition, anti-armor systems and air surveillance radars,” he has already made known.
Russian President Vladimir Putin “got it all wrong”also estimated the American president. “This is the longest war in Europe for 75 years, we will guarantee that you can always defend yourself”, he still assured his Ukrainian counterpart. Volodymyr Zelensky hailed these announcements as a “extremely important sign of support”. According to him, thanks to this aid, Russia “has no chance of winning” the war.
