During his visit to Kyiv, he will hold meetings with the political and military leadership of Ukraine. “In Ukraine, the Secretary will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Andrii Taran to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement said. Lloyd Austin will discuss Ukraine’s progress in implementing reforms in the defense sector, necessary to advance Euro-Atlantic aspirations, as well as regional cooperation between allies and partners in the Black Sea region.