U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on the morning of Monday, October 21, as reported by CNN.
During the visit, Austin will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The main topic of the discussions will be Ukraine's current weaponry needs and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the coming year.
Austin emphasized the importance of international coalitions formed to support Ukraine, noting that these efforts have enabled Ukraine to resist russian aggression.