Ukrainians are requesting for more aid and NATO support to their nation after receiving news that the U.S. Secretary of state will visit the country later today.
Antony Blinken earlier said he would use the visit to show the U.S.’ “unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
Soldiers in the country have been anxious, following a series of attacks from the separatists. On the heels of a long period of tense quiet last year, 34 Ukrainian troops have been killed this year.
Russia is believed to have caused fears to soar this year as it earlier claimed its soldiers are not on the ground in eastern Ukraine. Late last month, it claimed that it has pulled the forces back to their bases, but the drills near Kiev were seen as ominous.
Efforts have stalled to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine, which has killed more than 14,000 people since it broke out in 2014. Despite the U.S.’ efforts to eradicate problems there, Russia is adamant the U.S. should not involve in the negotiations.
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