08:39
22.4.2014
With Biden still in Kyiv today, here's a rundown from our news desk on his plans/meetings:
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is holding talks on April 22 in Kyiv on the final day of a high-profile visit to express Washington's support for the Ukrainian leadership amid the crisis with Russia.
Biden is scheduled to meet with acting President Oleksandr Turchynov, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, and members of parliament.
He is expected to announce a package of technical assistance to Ukraine, focused on energy and economic aid.
Meanwhile, the United States and Russia are blaming each other for violating a peace deal to ease the country's crisis.
The Geneva agreement calls for all illegal Ukrainian armed groups to disarm and for all protesters to end their occupation of public facilities.
Washington says it is considering new sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not make an effort to implement the accord, while Russia has called on Washington to use its influence to pressure Kyiv to fully implement the deal.
Biden is scheduled to meet with acting President Oleksandr Turchynov, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, and members of parliament.
He is expected to announce a package of technical assistance to Ukraine, focused on energy and economic aid.
Meanwhile, the United States and Russia are blaming each other for violating a peace deal to ease the country's crisis.
The Geneva agreement calls for all illegal Ukrainian armed groups to disarm and for all protesters to end their occupation of public facilities.
Washington says it is considering new sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not make an effort to implement the accord, while Russia has called on Washington to use its influence to pressure Kyiv to fully implement the deal.
08:50
22.4.2014
09:03
22.4.2014
Meanwhile, Christiane Amanpour covers the dispute over the origins of the dish Chicken Kyiv.
09:23
22.4.2014
!!! BREAKING NEWS !!!
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, speaking in Kyiv, said Ukraine's May 25 presidential election will be the most important vote in the country's history. He said Washington is ready to help Ukraine's leaders seize the opportunity for creating a united Ukraine. (Reuters)
09:37
22.4.2014
09:40
22.4.2014
Our news desk had some more details on Biden's remarks in Kyiv:
Speaking on a visit to Kyiv, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has said that the United States stands ready to help Ukraine's economy but said more must be done to fight the "cancer" of corruption.
Saying Ukraine faces humiliating threats and daunting problems, Biden said the United States was ready to assist its leaders in seizing a chance to create national unity and energy independence.
Biden is on the final day of a high-profile visit to express Washington's support for the Ukrainian leadership amid the crisis with Russia.
Speaking to Ukrainian members of parliament in Kyiv, Biden said the country's May 25 presidential election will be the most important vote in its history.
Biden also met on April 22 with acting President Oleksandr Turchynov and is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk.
He is expected to announce a package of technical assistance to Ukraine, focused on energy and economic aid.
Saying Ukraine faces humiliating threats and daunting problems, Biden said the United States was ready to assist its leaders in seizing a chance to create national unity and energy independence.
Biden is on the final day of a high-profile visit to express Washington's support for the Ukrainian leadership amid the crisis with Russia.
Speaking to Ukrainian members of parliament in Kyiv, Biden said the country's May 25 presidential election will be the most important vote in its history.
Biden also met on April 22 with acting President Oleksandr Turchynov and is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk.
He is expected to announce a package of technical assistance to Ukraine, focused on energy and economic aid.
10:08
22.4.2014
10:17
22.4.2014
!!! BREAKING NEWS !!!
In what appears to be a major development, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service is reporting that Crimean Tatar leader Mustafa Dzhemilev has been barred from entering Crimea for the next five years.
10:26
22.4.2014
.@VP in Ukraine's parliament today: 'May elections will be most important in Ukraine's history' via @LesyaOrobets pic.twitter.com/ZAVk0UEP92
— Maxim Eristavi (@MaximEristavi) April 22, 2014
10:28
22.4.2014