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Latest on Ukraine: The first anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches (Feb. 20)

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This week will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Here’s a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.What to watch
On Monday, President Biden made a brief, unannounced visit to Kyiv, aimed at expressing solidarity with Ukrainians as Russia’s invasion of their country heads into a second year. Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced new aid as Russian forces make a new push to take control of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, which Russia illegally annexed last September.
On Tuesday, President Biden is scheduled to meet Polish President Andrzej Duda and deliver remarks in Warsaw on the war in Ukraine.
Also on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual state of the nation address.
On Wednesday, President Biden is set to meet Eastern European leaders in Warsaw.
Also on Wednesday, the U.N. General Assembly holds a special session on Ukraine. The Security Council discusses Nord Stream pipelines at Russia’s request.

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