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February 20, 2023diplomaticUkraine warwartime diplomacyUS solidaritymilitary aiddiplomatic

Biden makes unannounced wartime visit to Kyiv

President Biden makes a secret trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, the first time a U.S. president has visited a country where U.S. forces are not present to provide security in modern American history. Biden walks publicly through the streets of Kyiv with President Zelenskyy as air-raid sirens sound. He announces an additional $500 million military aid package including artillery ammunition and anti-armor systems. Biden says the U.S. commitment to Ukraine will last "as long as it takes." The Kremlin is given advance notice through deconfliction channels to prevent accidental escalation.