Ukraine war: Europe fights to maintain solidarity

Joe Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday is a striking show of solidarity - an intentionally powerful message to Moscow - as Kyiv prepares to mark the grim and bloody one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Ukraine's government was understandably thrilled to see the US president but - as a professional Europe-watcher - one comment stood out for me in particular.

Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Melnyk celebrated what he described as "the presence of our important, main partner." read more