U.S. says diplomats to return to Kyiv, as 'Russia has already failed' in war aimsArticle content KYIV — The United States promised on Monday to reopen its embassy in Kyiv soon, as Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine’s capital and hailed its success so far against Russia’s invasion. “In terms of Russia’s war aims, Russia has already failed and Ukraine has already succeeded,” Blinken told a briefing in Poland after the two officials returned. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The United States and NATO allies have shown growing readiness to supply heavier equipment and more advanced weapons systems. Article content WAR GRINDS ON The relative calm in Kyiv is a contrast with the south and east of the country, where the war grinds on relentlessly.

Source: The Times April 25, 2022 19:33 UTC