Biden visits Kyiv and says ‘democracy stands’ in Ukraine ahead of anniversary

“One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands,” Mr Biden said

President Joe Biden, center, poses with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, and Olena Zelenska, left, spouse of President Zelenskyy, at Mariinsky Palace during an unannounced visit in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Picture: AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool

Joe Biden has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – a gesture of solidarity days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country.

The US President delivered remarks and met Mr Zelenskyy at Mariinsky Palace on Monday to announce an additional $500m in US assistance and to reassure Ukraine of American and allied support as the conflict continues.