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Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary

US President Joe Biden on Monday made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Ukraine ahead of the first anniversary of the full-scale invasion by Russia. Biden said Ukraine will get a new military aid package worth $500 million, which will be announced on Tuesday.

Air raid sirens blared across the Ukrainian capital as Biden visited Kyiv but there were no reports of Russian missiles or air strikes. Ukraine’s Zelenskiy said he and Biden discussed long-range weapons during the POTUS’ visit.

The White House said that Biden would announce the delivery of critical equipment including including artillery ammunition,anti-armor systems,air surveillance radars to help protect the Ukrainian people. Biden is set to announce additional sanctions against elites and companies that are trying to evade or backfill Russia’s war machine, it added.

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