Coverage dated September 5, 2023

Blinken makes surprise visit to Ukraine, amid a growing debate over U.S. aid

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Blinken is also expected to announce an additional $1 billion in aid on Wednesday.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Blinken makes surprise visit to Ukraine, amid a growing debate over U.S. aid (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Blinken is also expected to announce an additional $1 billion in aid on Wednesday.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support as Ukraine's counteroffensive faces challenges (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Blinken’s visit is expected to include the announcement of new military aid of between $175 million to $200 million.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support as Ukraine's counteroffensive grinds on (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to show Washington's continued support in Ukraine's war with Russia.

  4. NBC News

    Antony Blinken visits Ukraine in show of support amid counteroffensive (opens NBC News)

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    The secretary of state's two-day trip is the first to Kyiv by a top U.S. official since the counteroffensive began.

  5. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Secretary of State Blinken in Ukraine 'to reaffirm strongly our support' (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Wednesday, his fourth trip to the country since Russia's invasion, the State Department said.

  6. The Guardian

    Antony Blinken arrives in Ukraine for surprise visit (opens The Guardian)

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    US secretary of state expected to announce initial package of military aid for Kyiv of up to $200m

  7. Hot Air

    Blinken goes to Kyiv... again (opens Hot Air)

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    For the fourth time since the war began, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again made an unannounced trip to Ukraine where he plans to spend the night in Kyiv, despite Russia having hammered...

  8. WMUR

    Blinken expected to announce $1 billion in new US funding for Ukraine during Kyiv visit (opens WMUR)

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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Ukraine’s capital and is expected to announce more than $1 billion in new American funding in a display of support for Kyiv’s fight.

  9. WSVN Miami

    Blinken visits Kyiv as he makes the case the US needs to support Ukraine for the long haul - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv Wednesday on what is his third trip to the Ukrainian capital since the start

  10. Breitbart News

    Blinken Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv, to Announce More Cash for Ukraine (opens Breitbart News)

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    Secretary of State makes unannounced visit to Kyiv, expected to announce hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars of new spending.

  11. WUSA9

    US Secretary of State makes surprise visit to Kyiv (opens WUSA9)

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    Blinken’s visit is expected to include the announcement of new military aid of between $175 million to $200 million.

  12. ABC 13 Houston

    Secretary of State Blinken makes 4th secret visit to Ukraine (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Wednesday, his fourth trip to the country since Russia's invasion, the State Department said.

  13. New York Times

    As Blinken Visits Kyiv to Show Support, Russia Makes a Deadly Attack (opens New York Times)

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    A Russian missile killed at least 17 civilians and wounded dozens, while Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken vowed lasting backing and announced a new round of aid.

  14. Voice of America

    Blinken in Ukraine for Two-Day Visit Amid Russian Airstrikes (opens Voice of America)

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    On his fourth visit to Ukraine since February 2022, the secretary of state is expected to announce another $1 billion in US support

  15. KESQ Palm Springs

    Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv to hear latest on Ukraine’s counteroffensive (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Andrew Carey and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv Wednesday on what is his third trip to the Ukrainian capital since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

  16. WHDH Boston

    Blinken visits Kyiv as he makes the case the US needs to support Ukraine for the long haul - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv Wednesday on what is his third trip to the Ukrainian capital since the start of

  17. Deutsche Welle

    US top diplomat Blinken makes surprise visit to Kyiv – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise visit to Kyiv and is expected to announce a new aid package for Ukraine.

  18. Military.com

    Blinken Is Expected to Announce $1 Billion in New US Funding for Ukraine During His Visit to Kyiv (opens Military.com)

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    Blinken aimed to assess Ukraine’s 3-month-old counteroffensive and signal continued U.S. backing as some Western allies express worries about Kyiv’s slow progress in driving out Russian forces after 18 months of war, according to U.S. officials.

  19. Triblive

    Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine's counteroffensive (opens Triblive)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Ukraine’s capital Wednesday for an unannounced visit hours after Russia launched a missile attack on the city, in a trip intended to show confidence in Kyiv’s forces amid a grinding counteroffensive.

  20. New York Post

    Blinken to announce new $1B Ukraine aid package during Kyiv trip (opens New York Post)

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    Only 20% of the assistance to Ukraine — about $175 million — will go towards military equipment and weapons.

  21. NPR

    Blinken reaffirms U.S. support on trip to Ukraine (opens NPR)

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    Ahead of the UN General Assembly, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Kyiv. There, he reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine and announced another $1 billion in aid.

  22. Digital Journal

    Blinken set to unveil $1bn aid package on Kyiv visit (opens Digital Journal)

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    Blinken's visit comes days after days after Zelenky dismissed defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov - Copyright AFP/File Luis TatoUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv Wednesday after another night of Russian strikes on Ukraine, with Washington set to unveil more than $1 billion in fresh …

  23. Politico

    Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine’s efforts to push out Russia’s forces (opens Politico)

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    Blinken’s trip aimed to assess Ukraine’s 3-month-old counteroffensive and signal continued U.S. support for Kyiv’s efforts to drive out the Kremlin’s forces.

  24. Bloomberg

    Blinken Visits Kyiv to Show Support as Offensive Grinds On (opens Bloomberg)

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    The US will ensure Ukraine is equipped to defeat Russia and rebuild its economy, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, during a visit to Kyiv to show support as its forces press ahead with a grinding counteroffensive.

  25. Wall Street Journal

    Blinken Visits Kyiv at Key Moment for War, Ukraine Ties (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The Secretary of State signaled long-term support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia and is expected to pledge more than $1 billion in additional aid.

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