Blinken Holds Talks With Zelenskyy During Surprise Visit to Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit comes after Congress approved a long-awaited $61 billion aid package for Ukraine in April.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) before a meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 6, 2023. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Tuesday and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss “security arrangements,” according to the U.S. State Department.

His visit comes after Congress approved a long-delayed $61 billion aid package for the war-torn country in April. Mr. Blinken held meetings with Mr. Zelenskyy and several senior Ukrainian officials during his visit.