President Joe Biden expressed solidarity with Ukraine during his surprise five-hour visit to the Eastern European country on Monday.
In a note to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the guestbook of the Mariinskyi Palace, which is the official residence of Ukraine’s president, Biden wrote: “I am honored to be welcomed again in Kyiv.”
“I stand in solidarity and friendship with the freedom loving people of Ukraine. Mr. President, please accept my deepest respect for your courage and leadership. Slava Ukraini!”
The Ukrainian phrase at the end stands for “glory to Ukraine.”
During his visit to Kyiv, Biden announced $500 million in additional assistance to the country including artillery ammunition for the HIMARS systems….