US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Kyiv this Monday to reaffirm “the country’s unwavering commitment” to Ukraine.
“Following the US President’s visit to Ukraine, I am in Kyiv to reiterate our unwavering commitment to Ukraine, to discuss ways we can continue our support including through economic assistance and the courage of the Ukrainian people one year to pay tribute to Russia after the unprovoked invasion,” she wrote on Twitter.
According to Portal news agency, Yellen met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, with whom he discussed additional sanctions against Russia.
Following @POTUS‘s visit to Ukraine, I am in Kyiv to reiterate our unwavering commitment to Ukraine, to discuss ways we can continue our support including through economic aid and to pay tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian people a year after Russia’s unprovoked invasion to pay tribute pic.twitter.com/avJaabavX7
— Secretary Janet Yellen (@SecYellen) February 27, 2023
In a press conference, the official stressed that “America will stay with Ukraine for as long as it takes.” Yellen also commended Zelenskyy “for his leadership and determination in the face of the illegal and unprovoked war in Russia” and welcomed the measures taken in the fight against corruption.
In a publication on the Telegram platform, the Ukrainian President thanked the US for its support, but stressed the need to “further tighten” sanctions against Russia.
“The United States has supported us powerfully since the beginning of this war, not only with arms but also on the financial front. It is necessary to further tighten sanctions to deprive Russia of the ability to finance the war,” he wrote.
The visit comes about a week after US President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to Kiev, days before the first anniversary of the war, where he pledged $500 million in additional military aid and announced new sanctions against Russia.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia began on February 24, 2022 with the aim, according to Vladimir Putin, of “denazifying” and demilitarizing Ukraine for Russia’s security. The operation was widely condemned by the international community.
The United Nations confirmed that more than 8,000 civilians died and about 12,000 were injured in the war, stressing that the real numbers will be much higher and can only be known if there is access to fenced areas or intense fighting.
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