Blinken visits Ukraine in show of support, says it needs 'strong deterrent'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv to show support for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces and is likely to announce a new package of US assistance worth over $1 billion.

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