25 photos of Joe Biden’s surprise visit to kyiv one year after the Russian invasion

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25 photos of Joe Biden’s surprise visit to kyiv one year after the Russian invasion
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy embrace. (GLEB GARANICH/)
Biden and Zelensky visit St. Michael's Cathedral.
Biden and Zelensky visit St. Michael’s Cathedral. (GLEB GARANICH/)
Raid sirens sounded throughout the capital as Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, marking the first visit by the US president to the country since Russian troops invaded on February 24, 2022.
Aircraft sirens sounded throughout the capital as Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, marking the US president’s first visit to the country since Russian troops invaded on February 24, 2022. (GLEB GARANICH/ )
This visit comes after the Ukrainian president traveled to the United States a few weeks ago.
This visit comes after the Ukrainian president traveled to the United States a few weeks ago. (GLEB GARANICH/)
Biden and Zelensky approached and together they laid a wreath on the Wall of Remembrance for the fallen heroes of the Russo-Ukrainian war, while a military salute sounded and both presidents looked at each other in silence for a few moments.
Biden and Zelensky approached and together they laid a wreath on the Wall of Remembrance for the fallen heroes of the Russo-Ukrainian war, while a military salute sounded and both presidents looked at each other in silence for a few moments. (GLEB GARANICH/)
Biden prays at the Wall of Remembrance to pay tribute to the slain Ukrainian soldiers, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Biden prays at the Wall of Remembrance to pay tribute to the slain Ukrainian soldiers, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine. (GLEB GARANICH/)
This is the first time the US president has visited Kiev since the start of the war, although First Lady Jill Biden visited the Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod, on the border with Slovakia, on May 8 last year. , coinciding with the celebration of Mother's Day in Ukraine.
This is the first time the US president has visited Kiev since the start of the war, although First Lady Jill Biden visited the Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod, on the border with Slovakia, on May 8 last year. , coinciding with the celebration of Mother’s Day in Ukraine. (GLEB GARANICH/)
US President Joe Biden poses with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Mariinsky Palace.
US President Joe Biden poses with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Mariinsky Palace. (POOL/)
“Joseph Biden, welcome to kyiv! His visit is a very important sign of support for all Ukrainians,
“Joseph Biden, welcome to kyiv! His visit is a very important sign of support for all Ukrainians,” the Ukrainian president said on Telegram in English. (POOL/)
Biden greets the first lady in front of reporters.
Biden greets the first lady in front of reporters. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Biden plans to start an official visit to Poland tomorrow Tuesday to reaffirm his commitment to the countries on the eastern flank of NATO.
Biden plans to start an official visit to Poland tomorrow Tuesday to reaffirm his commitment to the countries on the eastern flank of NATO. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Zelensky with Biden touring the Government Palace.
Zelensky with Biden touring the Government Palace. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
The presidents inside the Mariinsky Palace.
The presidents inside the Mariinsky Palace. (POOL/)
Both leaders held a meeting before giving a joint press conference.
Both leaders held a meeting before giving a joint press conference. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Biden said he did not want there to be any doubt about the United States'
Biden said he did not want there to be any doubt about the United States’ “unwavering” support for Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty and territorial integrity and that, for that reason, he had traveled to Kiev on Monday. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Joe Biden shakes hands with the head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine Yermak.
Joe Biden shakes hands with the head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine Yermak. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov during a meeting.
Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov during a meeting. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Biden promised $500 million in additional aid, including increased arms deliveries to Ukraine, and promised Washington's
Biden promised $500 million in additional aid, including increased arms deliveries to Ukraine, and promised Washington’s “unwavering commitment” to defending Ukraine’s territorial integrity. (GLEB GARANICH/)
The US president explained that the new aid package will include more military equipment, in addition to artillery ammunition, howitzers and Javelin missiles, a portable weapon designed to destroy tanks and other heavy vehicles.
The US president explained that the new aid package will include more military equipment, in addition to artillery ammunition, howitzers and Javelin missiles, a portable weapon designed to destroy tanks and other heavy vehicles. (GLEB GARANICH/)
“A year later, kyiv is still standing. Ukraine is still standing and democracy is still standing,
“A year later, kyiv is still standing. Ukraine is still standing and democracy is still standing,” proclaimed the US president. (POOL/)
The President of the United States leaves a message in a book while the President of Ukraine stands next to him.
The President of the United States leaves a message in a book while the President of Ukraine stands next to him. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
After their private meeting, the leaders had a more extensive one with members of their cabinets.
After their private meeting, the leaders had a more extensive one with members of their cabinets. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
The President of the United States looks at an Orthodox icon inside St. Michael's Cathedral.
The President of the United States looks at an Orthodox icon inside St. Michael’s Cathedral. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Zelensky, and Biden, speak with Metropolitan Epifaniy I, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, inside St. Michael's Cathedral.
Zelensky, and Biden, speak with Metropolitan Epifaniy I, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, inside St. Michael’s Cathedral. (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/)
Zelensky, along with US White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Zelensky, along with US White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan. (GLEB GARANICH/)

(with images from Reuters)

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