Pompeo Pledges Full Support for Ukraine, Meets with Zelensky

Pompeo Pledges Full Support for Ukraine, Meets with Zelensky
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands after a joint news conference in Kyiv, Ukraine on Jan. 31, 2020. Gleb Garanich/Reuters
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Ukraine that the United States supports the country in its quest for democracy as he met with officials including Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“Today, I am here with a clear message. The United States sees that the Ukrainian struggle for freedom, democracy, and prosperity is a valiant one. Our commitment to support it will not waver,” Pompeo said during a joint press conference after his meeting with Zelensky.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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