US President Joe Biden shakes hands with the first lady of Ukraine.
The US leader noted that the US has succeeded in creating an alliance of nations from the Atlantic to the Pacific, consisting of more than 50 countries. “We have all committed to provide approximately 700 tanks and 1,000 armored vehicles, 1,000 artillery systems, more than 2 million artillery shells, more than 50 advanced missile launchers and air defense systems,” Biden said. .
According to the US President, all of this is necessary to ensure Ukraine’s defense capabilities. However, the US president did not mention the fighter jets that Kiev is urging its allies to provide.
The New York Times reported that Mr. Biden had arrived in Kiev by train. The visit took place secretly for security reasons.
Andrii Yermak, chief of staff to the President of Ukraine, called Biden’s visit “strategic”.
Mr. Yermak said: “Trust me, Joe Biden’s visit is strategic. A lot of issues are being worked out and the pending ones will also be accelerated.
Our common goal is the victory of Ukraine over Russia and the victory of Ukrainian fighters over Western weapons.”
