#visit to kyiv

[tomorrowusa]

Americans woke up on Presidents Day to the news that their current president was in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine.

Joe Biden was already scheduled to visit Poland. And Friday February 24th is the 1st anniversary of the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. So I thought there was some chance that the president might make a quick visit. But I thought it would just be a quick hop across the border or possibly a relatively short trip to L’viv.

The journey to Kyiv was surprising. From Yahodyn (just inside Ukraine) to Kyiv it’s a 9 hour train journey. Though for security reasons Biden may have taken a longer route; but Biden famously does like trains so that part wouldn’t bother him.

There’s no civilian air traffic in Ukraine. Air Force One is a military plane – but that raises the question of active US military personnel in the country; that’s something the administration has strongly tried to avoid.

But President Biden felt that it was necessary to let Putin know how strong the US commitment is to Ukraine.  

I’m sure the reaction on Russian state TV will be hysterical.

[blueiskewl]

Biden Visits Zelensky in Kyiv

President Zelensky on President Biden Visits:

'Historic. Timely. Brave. I welcomed @POTUS in Kyiv as Russian full-scale aggression approaches its one-year mark. I am thankful to the U.S. for standing with Ukraine and for our strong partnership. We are determined to work together to ensure Ukraine’s victory.'

[the-jam-to-the-unicorn]

The red looks amaaazing! 😍❤️

Olena is on a work trip in Lviv.

[mothmvn]

fun part of being an immigrant: on top of processing grief from far away, the rare times we get to visit it all hits all over again bc now we're seeing it in person. in the meager time we have here

[redvanillabee]

24. What are three places you want to travel?

Taiwan :) I've never been and I've been watching several Taiwan-based youtubers lately. Feels like there'd be loads of cool places to visit and great food to try :)

NYC. I didn't understand the hype around the city when I was younger, but in recent years I find myself drawn to absolutely bustling metropolises like that. I am ready to be tutted by locals for being a clueless tourist who doesn't know how fast I should be walking.

I went to the Canadian Rockies once years ago, and I'd love to go back. Last time I went to Banff; maybe I can go to Jasper next time instead :)

Be Nosy

[unhonestlymirror]

As a kid I used to believe the coolest animal to associate yourself with is the fox, now I associate myself with RACOON or tanuki

[swamyworld]

Blinken visits Ukraine to offer US support for Kyiv's fight against Russian advances

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 14 | Image Credit: AP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced diplomatic mission on May 14 to reassure Ukraine that it has America’s support as it struggles to defend itself against increasingly intense Russian attacks. The visit comes a month after Congress approved a long-delayed foreign aid…

[demiurgeua]

Генеральний секретар НАТО прибув з неанонсованим візитом до України

Генеральний секретар НАТО Єнс Столтенберг 29 квітня 2024 року прибув з неанонсованим візитом до України. _________ On April 29, 2024 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. Генсек НАТО прибув до Києва – АрміяInform https://armyinform.com.ua/2024/04/29/gensek-nato-prybuv-do-kyyeva/ Генсек НАТО прибув до Києва з неоголошеним…

[karlyuchka]

I wanna share a little story of what happened with me on evening of 23th February 2022. Approximately 10 hours before full-scale invasion.

A long time I was visiting french classes in Kyiv (in Institu français) and I was returning home in late evening. The road was taking like an hour, bus ride was forty minutes.

I entered the bus like always and saw that it was almost full. Also I heard arguing. Apparently there was a drunk man in the back of the bus and a woman didn't wanna sit near him (understandable tbh). Even though he was drunk, he wasn't really doing anything, so I said that I would sit with him.

Then we started talking (wich isn't really good in the bus and we probably annoyed people around, but no one actually complained). I don't remember who started this conversation, but it was extremely interesting actually.

Before we departed the driver also said that this man didn't pay, which was weird because the driver didn't do anything to throw the drunk dude out.

So I asked him why and how he didn't pay and he said that he actually took part in war in ATO zone, so he can use public transport for free. He even showed me documents that prove it. At first I actually wanted to take it to examine closer, but then he said that no, he wanted only to show it.

I also thought that he was together with another man who was sitting near him, but no I was wrong.

He also gave a weird thing to hold, I forgot how he called it. It was black, kinda small, but very heavy for its size. So basically a type of dumbbell.

Then he talked about life in general and for someone who was drunk, he was extremely articulated and things that he said were actually pretty deep.

Sometimes when I do nothing I suddenly remember him and wonder what happened to him and where he is now. He already went through war, he was drunk in the late evening and the morning he wakes up he discovers that full-scale war started? What did he think at that moment? What did he feel? Did he join the armed forces the second time? I don't even know his name, but I can't help but wonder and worry about him. I don't know where he lives. Is he even alive right now? It's crazy how much I think about someone who is almost unknown to me. He probably doesn't even remember how we talked...

I just hope he's okay right now...

[tomorrowusa]

The brand new French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné made a point of making Kyiv his first official visit since taking office this week.

On Friday morning, Séjourné said support for Ukraine was one of his priorities alongside working toward the reform of international institutions and promoting Europe as "a powerhouse." "Helping Ukraine guarantees the victory of democracy over totalitarianism," he said as he took over responsibilities at the foreign ministry. Séjourné's trip to Ukraine comes on the heels of a visit from U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who pledged to give Kyiv £2.5 billion in military aid in 2024/25. The former Renew Europe Group president also said he would visit Warsaw and Berlin in a bid to "revive the Weimar triangle," a reference to the regional alliance between France, Germany and Poland set up after the Cold War.

Along with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Mr. Séjourné visited the Memory Wall in Kyiv.

[niveditaabaidya]

Explosions Heard In Kyiv As African Delegation Visits Ukraine. #ukraine ...

[the-jam-to-the-unicorn]

The bromance is back.

[starseedpatriot]

The New York Times disclosed yesterday that the CIA built "12 Secret Spy Bases" in Ukraine, waging a shadow war against Russia for the past decade. (3 min, 17 sec)

After a U.S.-supported violent coup toppled Ukraine's democratically elected government, CIA Director John Brennan visited Kyiv in April 2014.

Shortly after, the new Ukrainian government launched an "anti-terror operation" against its Russian-speaking citizens in Eastern Ukraine.

For eight years leading up to Russia's invasion in 2022, Ukraine's government, with help from the CIA, relentlessly bombed Eastern Ukraine.

Millions of innocent civilians were caught in the crossfire of a geopolitical chess match between Russia and the United States.

This is part of the story often ignored by the Western press.

@KanekoaTheGreat

[mothmvn]

fucking sucks how this year has gone honestly. even the holidays will be shit because the entire time there'll be the threat of celebratory missile strikes on my home city

[benjaminzmillerinvestorquestions]

Antony Blinken visits Kyiv and announces $2.2B in additional aid for the EU region.

Antony Blinken visits Kyiv and announces $2.2B in additional aid for the EU region.

Antony Blinken visits Kyiv and announces $2.2B in additional aid for the EU region.  The United States intends to provide $2.2B to bolster the security of Ukraine and 18 other countries in the region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during his unannounced visit to Kyiv. The Biden administration has informed the US Congress of its “intent to make a further $2.2B available in long-term…