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Feb 20, 2023 - World

Biden's secret visit to Kyiv — in photos

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Biden visits Kyiv

U.S. President Biden is greeted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv. Photo: Dimitar Dillkoff/AFP via Getty Images

President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, just days ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The big picture: The unannounced visit is a major sign of American support for Ukraine and marks the first time Biden has visited the country since the war began.

Biden and Zelensky walk in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Biden walk past a religious mural at the St. Michaels Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv. Photo: Dimitar Dillkoff/AFP via Getty Images
Biden visits Kyiv
President Biden walks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of St. Michaels Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv. Photo: Dimitar Dillkoff/AFP via Getty Images
Biden visits Kyiv
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky place a wreath on the Wall of Remembrance for those killed during the war. Photo: Dimitar Dillkoff/AFP via Getty Images
U.S. and Ukrainian flags in Kyiv
American and Ukrainian flags in front of the Ukrainian presidential palace in Kyiv. Photo: Handout/Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via Getty Images
Biden visits Kyiv
President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska at the Ukrainian presidential palace in Kyiv. Photo: Handout/Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via Getty Images
Biden and Zelensky give remarks in Kyiv.
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky give remarks in Kyiv. Photo: Dimitar Dillkoff/AFP via Getty Images
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