US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy embrace.
Biden and Zelensky visit St. Michael's Cathedral.
Biden and Zelensky visit St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Raid sirens sounded throughout the capital as Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, marking the US president's first visit to the country since Russian troops invaded on February 24, 2022.
Raid sirens sounded throughout the capital as Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, marking the US president’s first visit to the country since Russian troops invaded on February 24, 2022.

This visit comes after the Ukrainian president visited the United States a few weeks ago.
This visit comes after the Ukrainian president visited the United States a few weeks ago.
Biden and Zelensky approached and together they laid a wreath on the wall of remembrance for fallen heroes of the Russian-Ukrainian war, as a military salute sounded and the two presidents looked at each other in silence for a few moments.
Biden and Zelensky approached and together they laid a wreath on the wall of remembrance for fallen heroes of the Russian-Ukrainian war, as a military salute sounded and the two presidents looked at each other in silence for a few moments.
Biden prays at the memorial wall to honor fallen Ukrainian soldiers, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Biden prays at the memorial wall to honor fallen Ukrainian soldiers, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
It is the first time the US president has visited Kiev since the start of the war, although first lady Jill Biden visited the Ukrainian town of Uzhhorod, on the border with Slovakia, on May 8 from last year, coinciding with the celebration of Mother's Day. in Ukraine.
It is the first time the US president has visited Kiev since the start of the war, although first lady Jill Biden visited the Ukrainian town of Uzhhorod, on the border with Slovakia, on May 8 from last year, coinciding with the celebration of Mother’s Day. in Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden poses with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Mariinsky Palace.
US President Joe Biden poses with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Mariinsky Palace.
“Joseph Biden, welcome to Kyiv! His visit is a very important sign of support for all Ukrainians
“Joseph Biden, welcome to Kyiv! His visit is a very important sign of support for all Ukrainians,” the Ukrainian president said on Telegram in English.

Biden greets the first lady in front of reporters.
Biden greets the first lady in front of reporters.
Biden plans to begin an official visit to Poland tomorrow Tuesday to reaffirm his commitment to countries on NATO's eastern flank.
Biden plans to begin an official visit to Poland tomorrow Tuesday to reaffirm his commitment to countries on NATO’s eastern flank.

Zelensky with Biden visiting the government palace.
Zelensky with Biden visiting the government palace.
Presidents inside the Mariinsky Palace.
Presidents inside the Mariinsky Palace.
The two leaders held a meeting before giving a joint press conference.
The two leaders held a meeting before giving a joint press conference.
Biden said he didn't want there to be any doubt about support
Biden said he did not want there to be any doubt about the United States’ “unwavering” support for Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty and territorial integrity and that for this reason , he had traveled to Kiev on Monday.

Joe Biden shakes hands with the head of Ukraine's presidential office Yermak.
Joe Biden shakes hands with the head of Ukraine’s presidential office Yermak.
Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov during a meeting.
Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov during a meeting.
Biden pledged $500 million in additional aid, including increased arms shipments to Ukraine, and pledged
Biden pledged $500 million in additional aid, including increased arms shipments to Ukraine, and pledged Washington’s “unwavering commitment” to defending Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
The US president explained that the new aid package will include more military equipment, in addition to artillery ammunition, howitzers and Javelin missiles, a portable weapon designed to destroy tanks and other heavy vehicles.
The US president explained that the new aid package will include more military equipment, in addition to artillery ammunition, howitzers and Javelin missiles, a portable weapon designed to destroy tanks and other heavy vehicles.

“A year later, kyiv is still standing. Ukraine is still standing and democracy is still standing
“A year later, kyiv is still standing. Ukraine is still standing and democracy is still standing,” the US president proclaimed.

The President of the United States leaves a message in a book while the President of Ukraine stands next to him.
The President of the United States leaves a message in a book while the President of Ukraine stands next to him.
After their private meeting, the leaders had a more in-depth one with the members of their cabinets.
After their private meeting, the leaders had a more in-depth one with the members of their cabinets.
The President of the United States looks at an Orthodox icon inside St. Michael's Cathedral.
The President of the United States looks at an Orthodox icon inside St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Zelensky and Biden speak with Metropolitan Epifaniy I, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, inside St. Michael's Cathedral.
Zelensky and Biden speak with Metropolitan Epifaniy I, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, inside St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Zelensky, as well as US National Security Advisor to the White House, Jake Sullivan.
Zelensky, as well as US National Security Advisor to the White House, Jake Sullivan.

(with images from Reuters)

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