
Joe Biden has made a surpise visit to Kyiv – his first trip to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion – during what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a “huge moment” for his country.
“It’s good to be back in Kyiv,” Mr Biden declared. The visit comes ahead of the one-year anniversary of the start of the war on 24 Februrary. "One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands," Mr Biden said.