Washington Times: Biden to emphasize security, energy in Kiev
With violence still flaring in eastern Ukraine, Vice President Joseph R. Biden touched down in Kiev on Monday and will discuss a new aid package from the U.S., according to White House officials.
Mr. Biden is the highest-ranking American official to visit Kiev since protests and violence broke out months ago. His visit is designed to show U.S. solidarity with the new government in Kiev, which is trying to fend off further Russian aggression and prevent more violence.
Specifically, the vice president will discuss with Ukrainian leaders a new package of economic and energy assistance. A team of American experts already is on the ground in Ukraine working to help the country take advantage of its own natural gas resources rather than continue to rely on Russia for fuel.