In the case of Russia's actions in Ukraine, we have examined the evidence.

We know the legal standards.

And there is no doubt.

These are crimes against humanity.

Vice President Kamala Harris says Russia must be held accountable for its actions in Ukraine

and warns China against sending military aid to Vladimir Putin's army. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

meets with his Chinese counterpart

to address the suspected surveillance balloon

that was shot down earlier this month.

And it all comes as North Korea's

escalating tensions in the Pacific,

with the sister of dictator Kim Jong-un

issuing a direct threat to the U.S. and South Korea.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Monday, February 20th. I'm Jonathan Lemire alongside NBC's Ali Vitale,

and we have breaking news for you this morning. President Joe Biden is in Ukraine. We can announce that he has made a secret trip to Kiev, just days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

He had been scheduled to depart tonight from Washington to Poland.

He would to give a speech marking the anniversary of the war and the U.S.'s commitment to Ukraine's cause,

but he made this trip days in advance. We are seeing now

brand new images of President Biden in Kiev with Ukrainian President Volodemir Zelensky.

The two presidents walked around downtown Kiev images appearing on social media, and then these

here at Ukrainian government buildings.

The President of the United States, again, has made a secret trip to Kiev days ahead of the war.

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