The U.S. president's surprise visit has buoyed Ukrainian officials and lawmakers as Kyiv's troops fight off a Russian offensive in the east.
that his visit was intended to"reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
President Joe Biden walks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky past a religious mural at the St. Michaels Golden-Domed Cathedral, as he arrives for a visit in Kyiv, Ukraine on February 20, 2023."I'm sure that after this visit, Putin is in panic," said Merezhko, who is also the chair of the Ukrainian parliament's foreign affairs committee."He understands that he has already lost and that the U.S. firmly believes in Ukraine and its victory.
Other Ukrainian parliamentarians were similarly enthused. Kira Rudik, the leader of the liberal Golos party, wrotethat Monday"will go down in history... This is a powerful signal of support for Ukraine and confidence in our victory."
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