Antony Blinken , Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine.<br />The U.S. secretary of state arrived unannounced in Kyiv on Sept. 6, 'The Guardian' reports. .<br />He will meet with Dmytro Kuleba, his Ukrainian counterpart, and President Volodymyr Zelensky. .<br />He will meet with Dmytro Kuleba, his Ukrainian counterpart, and President Volodymyr Zelensky. .<br />During his two-day visit, Blinken is expected <br />to announce more American assistance of <br />$175 million-$200 million as Ukraine continues <br />its counteroffensive against Russia. .<br />A larger assistance package of over $1 billion is expected to be announced later this week, <br />a senior state department official said. .<br />A larger assistance package of over $1 billion is expected to be announced later this week, <br />a senior state department official said. .<br />Blinken will also reportedly assess Ukraine's counteroffensive, which some U.S. officials have criticized as being too slow and improperly planned.<br />Blinken will also reportedly assess Ukraine's counteroffensive, which some U.S. officials have criticized as being too slow and improperly planned.<br />What’s most important is that we get a real assessment from the Ukrainians themselves. We want to see, hear how they intend to push forward in the coming weeks, U.S. official, via 'The Guardian'.<br />Prior to Blinken's arrival, Russia implemented more air attacks on Kyiv, which were shot down by Ukraine's defenses. .<br />Russia has also been targeting grain facilities in southern Ukraine.<br />According to the Odesa regional governor, one three-hour drone attack resulted in a fatality and "damaged agricultural and port facilities," 'The Guardian' reports.
