U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure Ukraine of American support against increasingly intense Russian attacks. This visit follows Congress’s approval of a $60 billion foreign assistance package for Ukraine, with a significant portion allocated for replenishing depleted artillery and air defense systems.
Blinken’s visit underscores the Biden administration’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense and long-term security, with $1.4 billion in short-term military assistance and $6 billion in longer-term support already announced. He aims to accelerate the delivery of U.S. weapons to Ukraine, including artillery, air defense interceptors, and long-range ballistic missiles. During his two-day visit, Blinken will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials to discuss battlefield updates, the impact of new U.S. security and economic assistance.