Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will meet NATO and E.U. counterparts “to discuss support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s aggression,” the State Department said.
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Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return

Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

by · NY Times

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken traveled to Brussels on Tuesday to attend meetings with NATO and European officials to discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia, the State Department announced.

Mr. Blinken’s trip, a late addition to his schedule before a trip to Latin America, comes amid grave concern among Ukraine’s supporters that the new Trump administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

The Biden administration and NATO officials also fear that President-elect Donald J. Trump may try to undermine the military alliance and even seek to withdraw the United States from it.

The State Department said Mr. Blinken would meet NATO and E.U. counterparts “to discuss support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s aggression.”

Mr. Blinken plans to travel on to Peru and Brazil, where he will join President Biden for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and the Group of 20 Leaders’ Summit.

Our Coverage of the War in Ukraine

  • Blinken Heads to NATO: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will attend meetings in Brussels amid concerns that President-elect Donald Trump will slash U.S. support for Ukraine.
  • Russian Doctor Is Jailed: A Russian doctor was sentenced to five and a half years in prison on accusations that she told a young boy that his father, who was killed while fighting in Ukraine, deserved to die.
  • Amassing Troops: The Russian military has assembled a force of 50,000 soldiers, including North Korean troops, as it prepares for a counteroffensive to reclaim territory seized by Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region, according to U.S. officials.

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