10/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/20/2024 10:08
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 18, 2024.
While in Kyiv, Under Secretary Zeya underscored unwavering U.S. solidarity to Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna, Minister of Veterans Affairs Natalia Kalmykova, leadership of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Chief Justice of the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oleksiy Sergeyev, and First Deputy Chief of the National Police Maksym Tsutskeridze. She also met with investigative journalists, humanitarian workers, veterans, and internally displaced persons, including youth. Throughout her engagements, she emphasized the United States' steadfast commitment to helping Ukraine prevail; strengthening its democratic resilience; securing its Euro-Atlantic future; holding Russia accountable for its atrocities and advancing comprehensive justice for the Ukrainian people; and sustaining U.S. humanitarian assistance for the most vulnerable.
In addition, the Under Secretary spokeat the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine's 10th anniversary ceremony, commending Ukraine's tremendous anti-corruption gains and resolve to build upon them, amid Russia's ongoing war of aggression.
During her trip, Under Secretary Zeya announced three new initiatives to help the Ukrainian people win the war and win the future:
Upon departing Kyiv, Under Secretary Zeya stated, "Today I was profoundly moved to meet dedicated Ukrainian government partners determined to strengthen their nation's democratic resilience, anti-corruption champions advancing a more prosperous, democratic future, and Ukrainian veterans and non-governmental leaders helping their fellow citizens regain dignity, justice and safety in the face of Russia's ongoing brutal aggression. Vladimir Putin underestimated the strength and tenacity of Ukraine and its people to resist this naked aggression, and the resolve of the United States, Europe, and international partners to support them. Today Ukraine remains proud, strong, and free, and the United States will continue to do everything in our power to keep it so."
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