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Photo: Biden in Ukraine, Dipping Bread into Salt

(White House)
Vice President Joe Biden made an appearance in Kiev, Ukraine Monday to assure Ukranians that the United States has not abandoned the ex-Soviet republic in its push for a stronger relationship with Russia, Reuters reports.

In a photo released by the White House, the vice president is seen taking part in a welcoming ceremony, where he dipped bread into salt.

Biden's stop in Kiev marks the beginning of a three-day tour of the region. He will talk with Ukrainian President Yushchenko Tuesday and will fly to Georgia Wednesday to deliver an address to the Georgian Parliament.

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