Published: 20:03, October 21, 2024
US defense secretary visits Ukraine
By Xinhua

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin delivers remarks flanked by NATO Secretary General (unseen) at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, on Oct 17, 2024. (PHOTO / AFP)

KIEV - US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived here on Monday, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.

During his visit, Austin is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

The two parties will discuss the US military support for Ukraine next year.

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The trip marks Austin's fourth visit to Ukraine as the secretary of defense.