Biden travels to Kyiv to show solidarity, says Ukraine still stands after 1 year

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President Biden made an unannounced visit on Monday because

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And that was an audacious and somewhat risky journey aimed at expressing solidarity with Ukrainians

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Because 1 year ago Russia invaded their country in the second year

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Biden announces half a billion dollars in additional aid to Ukraine as he meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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And also said that there will be new sanctions on Russia and details will also be released in the coming days

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And President Biden said after 1 year Kyiv stands and Ukraine stands democracy stands

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also accompanied President Biden on his visit to Kyiv

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He said the White House informed the Russians about the visit hours before their departure for counterintelligence purposes.

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Jake Sullivan wouldn't give details on how the Russians reacted on a call with reporters

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Russian forces are making an effort to take control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region at the time of Biden's visit.

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Donbas region is the area that Russia illegally occupied last September

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