First lady Jill Biden meets Ukrainian refugees and relief organizations in Madrid

U.S. first lady Jill Biden embraces a girl next to Spain’s Queen Letizia as they speak with members of a family from Ukraine during their visit to a reception centre for Ukrainian refugees in Pozuelo de Alarcon, on the sidelines of NATO summit, near Madrid, Spain, June 28, 2022.

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First lady Jill Biden and Queen Letizia Of Spain met with Ukrainian refugees and various relief organizations while on an official trip to Madrid.

“You do a wonderful job,” Biden said to a representative from the Red Cross. “You’re always there, Red Cross, thank you,” she added.

Biden was also introduced to Spanish celebrity chef and restaurateur Jose Andres during the visit.

Andres, a two-star Michelin chef, brought a mobile World Central Kitchen food truck to the site and explained how his humanitarian organization has helped address the mounting food crisis triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

— Amanda Macias