U.S. President Joe Biden today met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Warsaw, Poland, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen the U.S.-Poland relationship in the face of the war, and Biden is set to make a speech on the matter later today.

The visit to Warsaw is part of a larger trip to Europe, which includes a stop in Kyiv, Ukraine. In a daring move, Biden secretly traveled to Kyiv, avoiding detection by the media and public. The president’s trip to Ukraine is the first official visit by a sitting U.S. president since the war began in 2014.

The visit comes at a time of increased tensions between Ukraine and Russia, as well as a recent series of earthquakes in Turkey. On the stock markets, investors are closely watching the news from Ukraine, as well as the economic policies of British Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the BHP Group.

In an opinion piece for CNN, political analyst Stephen Collinson wrote that Biden’s visit to Kyiv and Warsaw is a reminder of who really leads Europe. Collinson argues that the U.S. is still the most important player in the region, and that Biden’s presence is a sign of the country’s commitment to the region.

The visit to Ukraine is a significant step in the ongoing conflict, and the international community is closely following the news. View Full Coverage on USNN for more updates on the situation.