US President Joe Biden has arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine for an unannounced visit, in a show of support for the country as it continues to fight against Russia's nearly-year-long invasion. Biden praised the Ukrainian people for their resilience in the face of the conflict and emphasized that there is broad, bipartisan support in Washington for the Ukrainian cause. His visit is seen as a strong show of support for the country and its people, and a reminder of the US's commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
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Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has warned that Ukraine's available ammunition is critically low and Europe needs to take action quickly. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will be visiting Warsaw this week, and Borrell urged allies to provide Ukraine with more ammunition in the short-term. The European Union is now working to find a solution to the ammunition shortage in Ukraine.
Two former fighters of the Russian private military company Wagner have spoken to CNN about their experiences on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, where they described horrific losses in “first wave” assaults reminiscent of World War I. Ukrainian forces have responded to the shelling with counterattacks, and have managed to down five drones and capture two former Wagner fighters. Despite the shelling, officials in Kyiv said that Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive in the east of the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to the U.K. in a bid for more advanced weapons to help in Kyiv's fight against the Russian forces. Upon his arrival, he was invited to sit in an armchair used by Winston Churchill, remarking that he felt the "feeling of how bravery takes you through the most unimaginable hardships to finally reward you with victory". He is now holding talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street, with the outcome of the talks yet to be seen.
Key takeaways: Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has warned that Russia has nearly double the number of troops ready for an assault in the coming…
The European Union and Ukraine are set to hold a joint summit in Kyiv on Friday, sending a strong signal of support to the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia's invasion. The summit will focus on the conflict in Ukraine, economic and energy issues, and the need for further reforms in Ukraine. It is hoped that the meeting will help to strengthen ties between the EU and Ukraine, and to bring about a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Fox News foreign correspondent Benjamin Hall recounted his experience of being injured in a Russian bomb blast in Ukraine last year on Fox & Friends. Hall described the moment of the explosion, and read an excerpt from his upcoming memoir about hearing his daughters' voices urging him to get out of the car. He also spoke of his colleague Pierre Zakrzewski, who was killed in the blast, and the conversation they had while wounded, which gave Hall the strength to keep going. Hall's story is a powerful reminder of the courage of those who risk their lives to report from dangerous places.
Key takeaways: Russia launched 55 missiles at Ukraine on Thursday morning in response to US and Germany’s plans to supply Ukraine with modern M1 Abrams…