Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Remarks to Traveling Press APRIL 25, 2022
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin (File photo| AP) US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has said, "Me and Lloyd Austin have just returned from Kyiv. Where we went at the invitation of President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Zelensky. We got to demonstrate our strong support, our strong support for the Government of Ukraine and the people of Ukraine. The moment we were there was the pivotal moment in our decision. Talking in detail about the support we provide. Security, economic, humanitarian, as well as we are putting enormous pressure on Russia. Antony Bilanken said, "President of Ukraine, Zelensky, without putting words in his mouth, praised America's leadership and the people of America. " In return, we praised the courage of the people of Ukraine to push back the Russian offensive. "I've talked to President Zelensky that a new diplomat will be created in Ukraine, which i