At the end of a 3-day visit to Ukraine, Perry stressed that the US government and companies will be “strong allies and strong partners with Ukraine” in the nation’s effort to win energy independence from Moscow.

At the end of a 3-day visit to Ukraine, Perry stressed that the US government and companies will be “strong allies and strong partners with Ukraine” in the nation’s effort to win energy independence from Moscow. “Russia’s use of energy as a weapon is unacceptable,” said Perry who gave a similar message on his earlier stop, Poland. “The stability that energy security brings to the region can’t be overstated.” Speaking to Prime Minister Groysman, he said: “The citizens of Europe, the citizens of Ukraine in particular, should never be held hostage by a single source of energy.”