“So far, no weapon from China has been found on the battlefield.”

Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv for a surprise visit four days before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He arrived a day before President Vladimir Putin was due to deliver a keynote speech outlining Russia’s goals for the second year of the invasion, which was launched on February 24, 2022.

“As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, I travel to Kyiv today to meet with the President. [Volodymyr] We reaffirm our unwavering and firm commitment to Zelensky and Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty and territorial integrity.Joe Biden said in a contacted. “I will announce a new supply of essential equipment, including artillery ammunition, anti-tank systems and air surveillance radars, to protect the people of Ukraine from aerial bombardment”he added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had discussed long-range weapons with Joe Biden, while the US President announced new sanctions against Russia this week.

Joe Biden was expected in Poland earlier in the week and is due to meet with his Eastern European counterpart Andrzej Duda and allies on Tuesday during the trip.

Ukrainian authorities triggered aerial warning sirens across the country on Monday, but no missile launches or drone strikes were immediately reported.

President says America will stand with Ukraine “as long as needed” and announcing new sanctions against Russia. The president has announced an additional $500 million in aid, details of which will be announced in the coming days. The aid included military equipment including artillery ammunition, more spears and howitzers. This visit A “The Most Important Sign of Support”Volodymyr Zelensky said.