US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits Ukraine to Reassure Support Amid Russian Invasion

Published: 14 May 2024 at 03:16

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv to highlight US support for Ukraine in military, economic, energy, and democratic aspects, emphasizing strategic successes against Russia's invasion. Blinken's visit aims to reassure Ukrainians amid battlefield setbacks, discussing execution of supplemental assistance to strengthen defenses and regain initiative. He will address long-term security commitments and meet with President Zelensky to discuss battlefield updates, impact of US assistance, and economic recovery efforts.

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