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'One year later, Kyiv stands,' Biden says on surprise trip to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Joe Biden shake hands in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 20, 2023. © Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters

US President Joe Biden said his country would remain with Ukraine "as long as it takes" during a surprise visit to Kyiv, just days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Washington has expressed concern that China may be considering supplying weapons to Russia, with Beijing's top diplomat due to visit Moscow shortly. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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