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KYIV, 20 February (Reuters) – Below USA comments and reactions to President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday.
USA PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN
“As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine, I the president Zelensky to meet and of Ukraine I am in Kyiv today to reaffirm our unwavering and unwavering commitment to democracy, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“About a year ago (Russia President Vladimir) Putin when the occupation began of Ukraine he thought he was weak and that the West was divided. He thought he could last longer than us. But he was completely wrong.
“Ukraine the people weather artillery ammunition, anti-armor systems and weather I will announce the next delivery of critical equipment, including surveillance radars.
“Later this week, we will announce additional sanctions against elites and companies trying to evade or complement Russia’s war machine.
“of Ukraine the costs he has to pay are unusually high. The sacrifices have been great. We know that there will be difficult days, weeks and years ahead.”
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky
“History. On time. Courageous… a sign of extremely important support for all Ukrainians.”
“I USAThank you for standing by Ukraine and for our strong partnership. We are determined to work together to ensure Ukraine’s victory.
“The first visit of the US president to Ukraine in the last 15 years Ukraine– It is the most important visit in the entire history of US relations.
“We discussed the issue of long-range weapons and weapons that could not be supplied so far.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine DMITRO KULEBA
“This trip of the Ukrainian people and the president Zelensky’s victory. It’s Ukraine’s victory in spite of everything and all free done for the sake of the world. This is a clear signal to the swamp – no one is afraid of you! “
RUSSIAN ANALYST TATIANA STANOVA
“Of course, for the Kremlin, this means that the United States is betting on Russia’s strategic defeat in the war, and that the war itself is irreversible. Russia will be evaluated as the next proof that it has turned into a war between Turkey and the West.
“Tomorrow’s speech (Putin by) was expected to be very hawkish, aimed at a demonstrative break in relations with the West. Now, further edits can be made to make it even tougher.”
YURI, CITIZEN OF KIVA
“It was as unexpected for me as it was for everyone. This is a very pleasant surprise. This trip the president It’s an important step by Biden, and I hope military aid news will follow this step. i don’t think Biden would come Not to mention the long-awaited significant assistance for us here, such as the F-16s.”
INNA ROMANIUK, KYIV CITIZEN
“It’s great, it’s great, our partners are showing their support. It removes some of my doubts about the loyalty of the United States.”
GERMAN government spokesman Steffen HEBESTREIT
Biden’s visit is a “good signal”.
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2023-02-20 17:41:59
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