This is his second visit to the European nation.
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced stop in Kyiv to push the U.S. support of Ukraine.
He finally announced on Twitter that he would be meeting with Ukrainian leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Chief of Staff Gen. Valery Zaluzhny. “I’m here today to deliver an important message – the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’s aggression, both now and into the future,” he wrote.
I just arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian leaders. I’m here today to deliver an important message – the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’s aggression, both now and into the future. pic.twitter.com/1D96aeeACl— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) November 20, 2023
Elected officials have been pushing for the U.S. to provide more funding for Ukraine, but Republicans disagree. Some feel additional support isn’t needed without guaranteed support for other issues, such as stricter immigration laws and funding for border control. A new bill was passed to avoid a government shutdown during the holidays, but money for Ukraine wasn’t included.
Source: Black Enterprise
