{"id":1289,"date":"2023-02-21T08:02:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T13:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/biden-visits-ukraine-showing-support-and-solidarity-amidst-war-and-political-uncertainty\/"},"modified":"2023-02-21T08:02:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T13:02:36","slug":"biden-visits-ukraine-showing-support-and-solidarity-amidst-war-and-political-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/biden-visits-ukraine-showing-support-and-solidarity-amidst-war-and-political-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Visits Ukraine: Showing Support and Solidarity Amidst War and Political Uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Monday, an unexpected and unprecedented visit was made to Ukraine, a country that has been in a state of conflict due to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion almost a year ago. President Joe Biden’s visit was an act of support and solidarity for the democratic nation in its fight for survival.[0]<\/a><\/sup> The visit, which included a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was kept tightly under wraps until Biden\u2019s arrival.[0]<\/a><\/sup> The president was one of the last Western leaders to make the journey, which required a 10-hour train ride or a daring flight due to the security risks posed by the war zone.[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The Kremlin met Biden\u2019s visit with official silence, as analysts and pundits suggested the US leader\u2019s historic trip was an unwelcome twist ahead of a speech by Vladimir Putin and other state events set to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion.[2]<\/a><\/sup> During his visit, Biden and Zelenskyy walked the streets of Kyiv, past a religious mural at the St. Michaels Golden-Domed Cathedral and later met at the Ukrainian presidential palace.[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, President Biden will speak from Warsaw, Poland about the struggle and the necessity for the United States and its allies to stay devoted to assisting Ukraine.[4]<\/a><\/sup> Biden is expected to lay out his view of the war in Ukraine as a battle for democracy and to speak to the costs the war has inflicted on the rest of the world.[5]<\/a><\/sup> He will tout the need for both alliances and American leadership on the world stage, and will reiterate his commitment to the security of Ukraine and other Eastern European allies.[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The US notified Russia of Biden’s secret visit to Ukraine hours before his departure in an attempt to avoid sparking conflict.[6]<\/a><\/sup> Anxiety is rising in Europe as Joe Biden prepares to announce his plans to run for a second term in the White House, as a potential change in the presidency could mean a new policy towards Ukraine.[5]<\/a><\/sup> Congressional Republicans have suggested a more extensive evaluation of the U.S. aid, with some conservatives advocating for a decrease in the amount of aid.[7]<\/a><\/sup> Despite the slim majorities in Congress, both parties have been supportive of Ukraine during the past year, and this is unlikely to change.[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The \u201cUkrainian question\u201d hangs out there, largely unanswered.[8]<\/a><\/sup> Discussions in Washington, Berlin and Kyiv center around which weapons to send and which additional sanctions to impose.[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

0. <\/span>“Biden sends an unmistakable message with surprise trip to Kyiv” MSNBC, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.msnbc.com\/rachel-maddow-show\/maddowblog\/biden-sends-unmistakable-message-surprise-trip-kyiv-rcna71489<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

1. <\/span>“‘One of the decisive moments of his presidency’: Biden heads to a troubled Europe” POLITICO, 19 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2023\/02\/19\/biden-ukraine-munich-russia-nato-00083540<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

2. <\/span>“Biden\u2019s Ukraine trip undercuts Kremlin narrative of waning support in the west” The Guardian, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2023\/feb\/20\/biden-ukraine-trip-undercuts-kremlin-narrative-of-waning-support-in-the-west<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

3. <\/span>“Biden’s secret visit to Kyiv \u2014 in photos” Axios, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/02\/20\/biden-secret-visit-kyiv-ukraine-photos-russia-war<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

4. <\/span>“Ukraine war: Biden to frame conflict as battle for democracy” BBC, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-europe-64716380<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

5. <\/span>“Biden set for latest symbolic clash with Putin after surprise Ukraine trip” CNN, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/02\/21\/politics\/joe-biden-poland-trip\/index.html<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

6. <\/span>“U.S. alerted Russia to Biden’s Ukraine visit for “deconfliction purposes,” White House says” CBS News, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/biden-ukraine-kyiv-visit-russia-deconfliction-white-house\/<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

7. <\/span>“Biden announces $500M in new military aid to Ukraine during surprise visit” The Hill, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/administration\/3866266-biden-announces-500m-in-new-military-aid-to-ukraine-during-surprise-visit\/<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

8. <\/span>“Joe Biden’s Simple But Hard ‘Ukrainian Question'” POLITICO, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/magazine\/2023\/02\/21\/joe-bidens-ukrainian-zelenskyy-00083683<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On Monday, an unexpected and unprecedented visit was made to Ukraine, a country that has been in a state of conflict due to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion almost a year ago. President Joe Biden’s visit was an act of support and solidarity for the democratic nation in its fight for survival.[0]<\/a><\/sup> The visit, which included a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was kept tightly under wraps until Biden\u2019s arrival.[0]<\/a><\/sup> The president was one of the last Western leaders to make the journey, which required a 10-hour train ride or a daring flight due to the security risks posed by the war zone.[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The Kremlin met Biden\u2019s visit with official silence, as analysts and pundits suggested the US leader\u2019s historic trip was an unwelcome twist ahead of a speech by Vladimir Putin and other state events set to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion.[2]<\/a><\/sup> During his visit, Biden and Zelenskyy walked the streets of Kyiv, past a religious mural at the St. Michaels Golden-Domed Cathedral and later met at the Ukrainian presidential palace.[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, President Biden will speak from Warsaw, Poland about the struggle and the necessity for the United States and its allies to stay devoted to assisting Ukraine.[4]<\/a><\/sup> Biden is expected to lay out his view of the war in Ukraine as a battle for democracy and to speak to the costs the war has inflicted on the rest of the world.[5]<\/a><\/sup> He will tout the need for both alliances and American leadership on the world stage, and will reiterate his commitment to the security of Ukraine and other Eastern European allies.[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The US notified Russia of Biden’s secret visit to Ukraine hours before his departure in an attempt to avoid sparking conflict.[6]<\/a><\/sup> Anxiety is rising in Europe as Joe Biden prepares to announce his plans to run for a second term in the White House, as a potential change in the presidency could mean a new policy towards Ukraine.[5]<\/a><\/sup> Congressional Republicans have suggested a more extensive evaluation of the U.S. aid, with some conservatives advocating for a decrease in the amount of aid.[7]<\/a><\/sup> Despite the slim majorities in Congress, both parties have been supportive of Ukraine during the past year, and this is unlikely to change.[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The \u201cUkrainian question\u201d hangs out there, largely unanswered.[8]<\/a><\/sup> Discussions in Washington, Berlin and Kyiv center around which weapons to send and which additional sanctions to impose.[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

0. <\/span>“Biden sends an unmistakable message with surprise trip to Kyiv” MSNBC, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.msnbc.com\/rachel-maddow-show\/maddowblog\/biden-sends-unmistakable-message-surprise-trip-kyiv-rcna71489<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

1. <\/span>“‘One of the decisive moments of his presidency’: Biden heads to a troubled Europe” POLITICO, 19 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2023\/02\/19\/biden-ukraine-munich-russia-nato-00083540<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

2. <\/span>“Biden\u2019s Ukraine trip undercuts Kremlin narrative of waning support in the west” The Guardian, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2023\/feb\/20\/biden-ukraine-trip-undercuts-kremlin-narrative-of-waning-support-in-the-west<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

3. <\/span>“Biden’s secret visit to Kyiv \u2014 in photos” Axios, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/02\/20\/biden-secret-visit-kyiv-ukraine-photos-russia-war<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

4. <\/span>“Ukraine war: Biden to frame conflict as battle for democracy” BBC, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-europe-64716380<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

5. <\/span>“Biden set for latest symbolic clash with Putin after surprise Ukraine trip” CNN, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/02\/21\/politics\/joe-biden-poland-trip\/index.html<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

6. <\/span>“U.S. alerted Russia to Biden’s Ukraine visit for “deconfliction purposes,” White House says” CBS News, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/biden-ukraine-kyiv-visit-russia-deconfliction-white-house\/<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

7. <\/span>“Biden announces $500M in new military aid to Ukraine during surprise visit” The Hill, 20 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/administration\/3866266-biden-announces-500m-in-new-military-aid-to-ukraine-during-surprise-visit\/<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

8. <\/span>“Joe Biden’s Simple But Hard ‘Ukrainian Question'” POLITICO, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/magazine\/2023\/02\/21\/joe-bidens-ukrainian-zelenskyy-00083683<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1288,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1289"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1289"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1289\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/embarrdowns.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}