Two American officials secretly traveled to Kyiv on Sunday where the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, prepared to ask for more aid in the nations battle against Russia. The U.S wanted to keep the visitation a secret until the men were safely out of Ukraine. People in Ukraine are saying that it sent "“a powerful signal to Russia that Ukraine will not be left alone with this war.” Congress has approved $13.6 billion related to emergency spending (weapons, military supplies, and aid) due to the invasion. In attempt to help Ukraine defend off Russia, Biden has announced $800 million more in military aid, Metropolitan Epiphaniy (the head of Ukraine’s independent Orthodox church) even stated, “In this difficult fight,” he said, “spirit is not enough. You also need weapons.” Ukraine has said they aren't backing down and they'll fight with their weapons until they can't anymore. Many people have died and have been injured due to this and Ukraine is deciding to take a stand and wanting to do everything they can to protect their land and their people.
Kayla McSweeney
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/24/world/europe/blinken-austin-ukraine-visit.html
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