Ukrainian Catholics hail Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv
Residents and officials alike hailed Monday's high-risk visit as a historic moment that carried huge symbolism
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Residents and officials alike hailed Monday's high-risk visit as a historic moment that carried huge symbolism
(OSV News) -- U.S. President Joe Biden's unexpected Feb. 20 visit to Kyiv, calmly walking alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as air raid sirens wailed in the capital, is being hailed as a surprise and a signal to the world, Ukrainian Catholic leaders told OSV News. Ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Biden arrived in Kyiv at 8 a.m. local time, following an unannounced 4:15 a.m. Eastern time departure the day prior from Joint Base Andrews in Ma
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