U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Kristina Kvien said during the Kyiv Security Forum “West-East, North-South.” She elaborated: “As Ukraine works towards Euro-Atlantic integration, we must remain clear-eyed about the challenges Ukraine faces. Russia seeks to destabilize Ukraine and block its path to greater Euro-Atlantic integration. The United States stands with Ukraine and will continue to work to hold Russia accountable for its aggression.” One of the most effective ways for Ukraine to defend itself from Russia’s aggression is to forge ahead on crucial reforms and defeat corruption, the U.S. official added.