This week marks one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The resounding of aerial attack sirens is no longer a new thing here. On Monday morning at 8 am (according to the time of Ukraine) suddenly its sound became louder. The roads to Kiev were already blocked. Common people were not allowed to visit the historic Church Road. So they had an idea that some VVIP movement was going to happen.
A few minutes later, Ukrainian President Voldomir Zelensky is seen at the main gate of the same church along with US President Joe Biden. Till just 24 hours ago, no one had any idea that the President of the world's most powerful country was about to reach the capital of a country ravaged by war.
Here we know the inside story of this surprising visit of Biden-
US President's Chopper on the White House lawn. From this he reached St. Andrew Airbase.
top secret mission
Let's start with Saturday night (early Sunday in India). Spokesperson Ned Price is asked a question at the White House's daily press briefing. The question was whether the President would also visit Ukraine during his Europe visit. It is going to be a year since the war started there.
Price's answer was - the President will not go to Ukraine during the Euros visit. America will definitely continue to help Ukraine like before.
A few hours later, Biden and wife Jill arrive for dinner at a restaurant in Washington. Here they stay for about 40 minutes. After this they reach the White House. Biden and Jill arrive at Andrew Airbase in a chopper on the lawn. Here the President's official plane Air Force One was waiting for him. At this time it was 4.15 in the morning (Washington Time Zone).
According to CNN, some reporters were also present on the plane, but they were not allowed to keep electronic devices and cameras that day. Usually this does not happen. That's why the media people were also a bit surprised.
However, Air Force One takes off from there and lands a few hours later in Warsaw, Poland. Here Biden meets the President of Poland. This meeting lasts for about an hour.
Zelensky visited America two months ago. Here in the White House with Biden.
Zelensky visited America two months ago. Here in the White House with Biden.
Why so much secrecy?
According to a report, there were two reasons for keeping the tour top secret. First- Russia is bombing all over Ukraine and even residential areas. This is an active war zone. Second- Despite sending diplomatic cables, American officers did not trust Russia. The American army has no control here. Therefore, the secrecy of the visit was maintained for the whole 24 hours.
This visit with Biden did not have all the frills, which often remains during his foreign visits. National Security Advisor (NSA) Jack Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff Jane O'Malley Dillon and personal attendant Annie Tommasini were also present.
According to the time of Poland, Biden reached the railway station of Warsaw at around 7 am. Started the journey to Kiev from here. An hour later he was in Kiev. Here in a black Chevrolet he drove to the church where Zelensky was waiting for him.
After a few minutes, both the Presidents reach the War Memorial. After this he is seen walking on the streets of Kiev.
When Biden was Vice President during Obama's era, he went to Ukraine 6 times. The last visit was in January 2017. Although then Ukraine was not a war zone. After this came the rule of Donald Trump. Trump and his deputy Pence have never been to Ukraine.
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