Battle of Images: While Vladimir Putin is set to address his people in a long-awaited annual speech, Joe Biden is visiting Poland, one of the most strategic countries in the war in Ukraine.
By Le Figaro with AFP
Published 20/02/2023 at 8:30 PM, updated 20/02/2023 at 8:58 PM
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Vladimir Putin will speak to take stock of the war in Ukraine. SPUTNIK / Portal
Days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion, Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kiev on Monday, promising new weapons and “unwavering” support for his Ukrainian ally days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. The picture battle continues this Tuesday, February 21st. Here is the news programme.
Putin’s speech
Almost a year after the invasion of Ukraine erupted, on February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin will deliver a major annual speech to Russia’s political elite. An event largely dedicated to the war in Ukraine, when Russian forces suffered heavy casualties. The Kremlin lord should also respond to Joe Biden’s visit to Kiev this Monday, February 20. The US President declared Vladimir Putin’s “war of conquest” had “failed” and announced “unwavering” support for his Ukrainian ally.
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Biden in Poland
To Kyiv, Warsaw. Joe Biden is visiting Poland, which plays a key role in the US-led military support system, on Tuesday and Wednesday. The US President will speak during a formal address at the Palace in Warsaw. From this emblematic place in Polish history and three days before the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, Joe Biden wants to “send a message both to (Vladimir) Putin and to the Russian people,” John Kirby told the White House spokesman – reflecting, what he said in Kiev.
Macron at Rungis
The President of the Republic goes to the Rungis market in the Paris suburbs on Tuesday morning to “walk alongside French people who work early”. Emmanuel Macron, who has withdrawn from French affairs and the pension dispute for a few weeks, is returning to direct contact with the French. He will then attend the opening of the Paris Agricultural Fair on Saturday.
Champions League
time for revenge Nine months after losing the Champions League final, marked by incidents and scenes of violence near the Stade de France, Liverpool meet Real Madrid again. But this time in the round of 16. The two teams are not in Olympic form: despite being second in La Liga, Madrid are eight points behind Barça and are without Tchouaméni and Kroos; Liverpool have reportedly lost their football and are struggling in the league.
Koh Lanta
After a lackluster season 23 and a long hiatus due to the Soccer World Cup, the TF1 show is back. The adventure game presented by Denis Brogniart should give priority to strategy.
The question
Do you support the withdrawal of a driver’s license for driving under the influence of narcotics? You can vote here.
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weather report
On February 21, the last days of good weather before the rain are on the agenda.
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