KYIV, Ukraine, June 5, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Kyiv on Wednesday welcomed an announcement from Washington that US Vice President Kamala Harris will attend an upcoming summit on Ukraine, despite earlier urging President Joe Biden's participation.

"It is important news that US Vice President Kamala Harris has been confirmed to participate in the Peace Summit to be held on 15-16 June in Switzerland," the head of the president's office, Andriy Yermak, said on social media. He also announced two upcoming meetings between Biden and President Volodymyr Zelensky, without giving details.