US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday morning to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The purpose of the visit was to discuss Ukraine's weapons needs and how the US can continue to support the country's military over the next year.
Austin announced a $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including critical ammunition and armored vehicles. This aid package is part of the ongoing support provided by the US to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.