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Amid Impeachment, Pompeo Visit to Ukraine Underscores US Support


KYIV, Ukraine—In a visit here, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday underscored America’s commitment to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression, downplaying concerns that impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump might fray Kyiv’s relations with Washington.

“The United States sees that the Ukrainian struggle for freedom, democracy, and prosperity is a valiant one. Our commitment to support it will not waver,” Pompeo said in a joint press conference Friday alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Pompeo’s visit comes at a precarious moment for Ukraine on several fronts. Above all, the former Soviet republic has been embroiled in a low-intensity land …read more

Source:: The Daily Signal

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