Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal today in Kyiv. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed U.S. support for Ukraine's military, ongoing needs on the battlefield, and continued investment in and strengthening of Ukraine's air defense systems. They also discussed ongoing anti-corruption reform efforts to bolster Ukraine's economic recovery and continue its trajectory towards Euro-Atlantic integration. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States' enduring support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and the U.S. commitment to protecting and repairing Ukraine's energy grid.