Ukraine live briefing: Blinken visits Kyiv; Britain plans to declare Wagner a terrorist organization

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Kyiv to show support for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces, while Britain plans to declare Russia's Wagner Group a terrorist organization.

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Ukraine live briefing: Blinken visits Kyiv; Britain plans to declare Wagner a terrorist organization

washingtonpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organisation

9/6/2023

Blinken announces $1 billion Ukraine aid package during surprise visit

9/7/2023

Ukrainian counteroffensive making 'tangible progress,' Blinken says

Ukraine's military is making "very tangible progress" in its counteroffensive against Russian forces, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited the country to showcase U.S. support.

9/7/2023

US Diplomat And Ukraine Minister Grab A Quick Bite At McDonald's in Kyiv

9/7/2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Blinken praises Ukraine’s strength as he visits basement where Russia imprisoned villagers – as it happened

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Ukraine's resilience in the face of the Russian invasion during his visit to the Chernihiv region, which was occupied by Moscow at the start of the war.

9/10/2023

G20 Statement on Ukraine War Omits Russia Condemnation, Drawing Criticism

9/10/2023

Blinken: Putin has failed in Ukraine; U.S. provides $1B more in aid during surprise Kyiv visit

9/15/2023

Blinken and Baerbock Pledge Continued Support for Ukraine in Meeting Focused on Long-Term Aid

9/19/2023

Zelensky Accuses Russia of Genocide, Urges Global Action as Ukraine Strikes Back