US President Biden arrives in Poland after surprise visit to Ukraine After paying an unannounced visit to Kyiv, the US president made his way to Warsaw on a mission to solidify Western unity as both Ukraine and Russia prepare to launch spring offensives
Live reporting by Jess Sharp, with updates from Deborah Haynes and Alex Rossi in Ukraine, and Diana Magnay in MoscowOfficial figures show almost 7,200 civilians have been killed - but the actual death toll could be more than double
And, unfortunately, 2023 has seen a"worsening trend" of medical and educational facilities being damaged. Joe Biden will consult with allies from NATO's eastern flank in Poland today. During his speech, he is expected to highlight the commitment of the central European country and other allies to Ukraine over the past year.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russia's TASS news agency:"Our entire life spins around the special op issue. In April 2021 the speech took one hour and 19 minutes while in 2018 it took one hour and 55 minutes, and in 2004 and 2005 it was just 48 minutes.Welcome to our live coverage of the war in Ukraine. But before we do, here's a brief reminder of what happened yesterday. While in the war-torn country, the US president revealed a $500m support package for Kyiv.
The plane remained in Germany for approximately an hour and 15 minutes, taking off again at 6.29pm local time, crucially after the sun had set.Approximately 20 cars made up the president's motorcade, which began moving at 8.12pm local time, for an hours drive. The president was dropped directly in front of his carriage on the eight-carriage sleeper train.
He promised US military support will be worth $500m , and said they will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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