I work on the 2nd floor.

This is the first time I’ve

made a surprise announcement.
a unexpected
Biden
the
makes surprise the
visit to Ukraine
for first time since full-scale war
began My boss made a surprise announcement that we’re
all getting raises!

I slipped into the meeting 10 minutes late. To enter without being seen/heard
President Joe Biden slipped into Kyiv on
Monday for the first time since Russia
launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine
almost a year ago, demonstrating in noun
dramatic personal fashion his commitment
to the country and its struggle as the war
enters an uncertain new phase. commit to + vING
I’ve slipped into 4 meetings since I started. I’m committed to improving
Since I started I’ve slipped into 4 meetings. my public speaking skills.

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 She’s a very committed person.
She’s a highly committed person.
adv adj
very important
The highly secretive visit comes at a critical
moment in the 12-month conflict, with
Russia preparing for an expected spring
attack
offensive and Ukraine hoping to soon
I need to rewrite the report.
retake territory. Let’s rewatch that movie!
take the territory again.

Biden announced a half-billion dollars in

new assistance, saying the package would
include more military equipment, such as
artillery ammunition, more javelins and
Howitzers. And he said new sanctions
would be imposed on Moscow later this
week.
The US has imposed 6 sanctions on Russia since the war began.
remains
“One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine
stands. Democracy stands,” Biden said.
I’ve been rushing to finish this report. I had to rush to the airport.
TO DO something TO A LOCATION
The United States and other Western I’m in a rush.
nations have been rushing arms, tanks and
ammunition to Ukraine
path
in the hopes of
changing the trajectory of the war. By
visiting in person, Biden is offering a
singular image of American support for
one
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 To rally someone - To try to get someone to do something.

How can we rally the employees to work on the weekend?

Zelensky, who has spent the past year

attempting to rally the world behind his
nation and appealing for greater levels of
assistance. strongly ask for something

Biden arrived in Kyiv at 8 a.m. local time

after a lengthy, covert journey from
Washington. He departed Kyiv in the early
afternoon.

“Thank you for coming,” Zelensky said,

shaking Biden’s hand.

USsomething
officials have privately voiced hope the
coming in / receiving something
massive influx of weaponry to Ukraine can
help Ukraine winprevail on the battlefield and
put Zelensky in a stronger position to
negotiate an end to the war.

But it remains unclear what parameters

Zelensky might be willing to accept in any
peace negotiations, and the US has
steadfastly refused to define what a
adv - strongly and without stopping
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 What do you want to have for dinner tonight?
It’s up to you. (= I want you to decide)

settlement may look like beyond stating it

will be up to Zelensky to decide.
To be up to someone - It’s someone’s decision.

During their talks inside the presidential

explain in detail
palace, Biden laid out his rationale for
visiting the Ukrainian capital as the war
enters a second year.

“I thought it was critical that there not be

any doubt, none whatsoever, about US
support for Ukraine in the war,” Biden said.
to take action when there is a need or opportunity for it.
“The Ukrainian people have stepped up in a
way that few people ever have in the past,”
he added.
Jeremy is awesome. He always steps up!

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