US President Joe Biden has made a surprise visit to Kyiv – his first to Ukraine since Russia invaded almost a year ago
It comes as the anniversary of Russia’s invasion approaches on 24 February
Biden said the United States would stand with Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and praised their “heroic” fighting
He is due to begin a three-day visit to Poland later today
Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels will discuss how to make sure Ukrainian forces have enough ammunition
And Russian forces have sustained “very high losses” in their assault on the eastern town of Vuhledar, according to reports
BBC
