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Ukrainian pop star Ruslana Lyzhychko had a meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden on March 5. 

“Honored to meet Ruslana Lyzhychko-a courageous advocate for peace, national unity and the rights of all in Ukraine,” Biden wrote in his twitter after the meeting.

On March 4 Ruslana who is also the Eurovision song contest winner was honored by US First Lady Michelle Obama for her active particiaption and support of anti-government protests in Kyiv. Ruslana received the 2014 International Women of Courage award for her bravery in Washington.