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NextImg:SEE IT: Biden visits Ukraine ahead of one-year anniversary of Russian invasion


President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday ahead of his trip to Warsaw, Poland.

As air raid sirens sounded, Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and reaffirmed his “unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity” amid its conflict with Russia.

U.S. President Joe Biden (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky walk during an unannounced visit in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.


BIDEN MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO UKRAINE AS AIR RAID SIRENS SOUND: ‘DEMOCRACY STANDS’

Biden was seen walking the streets of Kyiv with Zelensky in a gesture of solidarity.

US President Joe Biden, centre left, walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral during an unannounced visit, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


The two leaders visited St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv before participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at a memorial wall.

U.S. President Joe Biden (left) participates in a wreath laying ceremony with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the memorial wall outside of St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral during an unannounced visit, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.


Biden also met with Zelensky at Mariinsky Palace, the presidential palace in Kyiv.

President Joe Biden (center) shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right), as they pose with Olena Zelenska (left) spouse of President Zelensky, at Mariinsky Palace during an unannounced visit in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.


After signing a guest book, Biden announced an additional half billion in U.S. assistance for Ukraine.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, background, looks on as U.S. President Joe Biden signs a guest book, at the Mariinsky Palace during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine. Biden has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Monday's visit is a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country.


“One year later, Kyiv stands, and Ukraine stands. Democracy stands,” Biden said during his meeting with Zelensky. “The Americans stand with you, and the world stands with you.”

U.S. President Joe Biden (left) delivers a statement as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky listens to him at Mariinsky Palace during an unannounced visit, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.


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Biden is next expected to visit Poland.

Feb. 24 will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine.