美國總統拜登預計本週將前往歐洲訪問,2月20日卻突然傳出他親自造訪烏克蘭首都基輔的消息,而拜登本人隨後也在臉書上發文證實自己目前正在基輔。
拜登指出,在俄羅斯野蠻入侵烏克蘭一週年之際,他正在基輔與烏克蘭總統澤倫斯基(Volodymyr Zelensky)會面,藉此重申美國對烏克蘭民主、主權和領土完整的堅定承諾。
澤倫斯基則也在臉書貼出兩人見面的照片,並對拜登的到訪與美國的支持表示感謝。
英國BBC指出,拜登是在造訪烏克蘭鄰國波蘭、並與波蘭總統杜達(Andrzej Duda)會面之際,突然訪問基輔,這也是在烏俄戰爭爆發後,拜登首次訪問烏克蘭。不過,由於拜登此次行程相當保密,目前還不清楚他在基輔的詳細行程。
Joe Biden is in Kyiv today! On the eve of the first anniversary of large-scale aggression, it is significant for us to see not only verbal support and solidarity but also the presence of our main partners in Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/CfZuBdwYtQ
— SPRAVDI — Stratcom Centre (@StratcomCentre) February 20, 2023
As we approach the anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, I'm in Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 20, 2023
"Joseph Biden, welcome to Kyiv! Your visit is an extremely important sign of support for all Ukrainians. 🇺🇦🇺🇸" — the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. pic.twitter.com/1qkvyFaOul
— SPRAVDI — Stratcom Centre (@StratcomCentre) February 20, 2023
