Biden visited Kiev, the troubled capital of Ukraine.

This article describes a surprise trip made by President Biden to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to demonstrate the United States' support of the country's efforts to push back against Russian forces. The trip included a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a statement from Biden in which he declared that "democracy stands" in Ukraine. Biden also promised to release $500 million in military aid to Ukraine, including artillery ammunition, Javelin missiles, and Howitzers, but did not mention the advanced arms that Ukraine has been seeking. According to Zelensky, the two leaders also discussed the possibility of the US supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons. The visit by President Biden to Kyiv comes almost a year after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia began in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, and fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists has continued in the eastern part of Ukraine. The United States has been a strong supporter of Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself against Russian aggression. The US has provided military aid to Ukraine, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, and has imposed economic sanctions on Russia. President Biden's visit to Kyiv underscores the importance of the United States' commitment to Ukraine's independence and sovereignty. The promise of additional military aid to Ukraine, including artillery ammunition and Howitzers, will help the country in its fight against Russian forces. The question of whether the US will provide Ukraine with advanced weapons, such as long-range missiles, has been a contentious issue, with some arguing that such weapons could escalate the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Overall, President Biden's visit to Kyiv sends a clear message of support to Ukraine and demonstrates the United States' commitment to defending democracy and standing up to Russian aggression.