U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday morning, marking his second trip to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
The visit includes meetings with Ukrainian leaders to emphasize the unwavering support of the United States for Ukraine’s struggle for freedom, as stated in a Defense Department announcement.
Austin is expected to reiterate the ongoing commitment to supplying Ukraine with necessary security assistance to counter Russian aggression and engage in discussions about a long-term vision for Ukraine’s future force.