Russian forces continue their advance on various Ukrainian fronts, while international promises, particularly from the United States, persist to provide the necessary military support to Kyiv to confront Moscow. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his visit to Kyiv, appeared in a video supporting Ukrainians with his songs, which spread quickly on social media. As the video went viral, comments noted that the U.S. Secretary of State aimed to convey a message to the citizens of the country in a creative way. He picked up a guitar in a bar and began singing "Rockin' in the Free World" by Neil Young - signaling that the United States, along with many other countries, is not only fighting for Ukraine but also for peace.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday morning for a surprise visit aimed at reassuring Ukrainians about the continued support of the United States for their country and providing them with weapons as Russia launches an offensive in the Kharkiv region, according to a senior State Department official speaking to reporters.
Support Continues
The senior official, who is on his fourth visit to Ukraine since the start of the Russian military operation in February 2022, arrived by overnight train from Poland. The White House announced on Friday a new military assistance package for Ukraine worth $400 million in equipment and training support aimed at bolstering Kyiv, at a time when Washington seeks to make up for months lost due to congressional delays in aid for Ukraine, during which the flow of weapons and munitions from the United States had stalled.
