Blinken makes unannounced visit to Ukraine to show US support for Kyiv as Russian attacks intensify

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to reaffirm American support for Ukraine as it grapples with heightened Russian assaults. His trip follows Congress's recent approval of a long-awaited foreign aid package. The approved $60 billion aid package for Ukraine will primarily focus on replenishing depleted artillery and air defense systems.