Blinken and Ukraine counterpart share hangover jokes over McDonald’s meal.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Unannounced Visit to Kyiv
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise two-day visit to Kyiv, where he joined Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba for a meal at McDonald’s. The casual setting provided an opportunity for some lighthearted conversation.
“When I was a student, my best hangover food was actually to go to McDonald’s,” Kuleba shared, taking a bite of his cherry pie. Blinken chuckled, suggesting that it was a “rare” choice.
“Very rare, of course,” Kuleba replied with a smile. “But I would go to McDonald’s and buy a double cheeseburger, big Coke, and that would be my hangover breakfast.”
“That never happened to me,” Blinken deadpanned, enjoying his fries.
During the visit, Blinken’s role in helping to reopen McDonald’s restaurants in Ukraine was acknowledged. McDonald’s had temporarily closed all 850 locations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, but began reopening some restaurants in Ukraine in August 2022.
Blinken arrived in Kyiv just hours after Russia launched a missile attack on the city. The strike hit an outdoor market, resulting in numerous casualties. Despite the ongoing conflict, the United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine.
Support for Ukraine
The United States is expected to announce $1 billion in funding for Ukraine, with President Joe Biden advocating for over $20 million in military and humanitarian aid. However, the exact amount of approved funding is still uncertain.
This visit marked Blinken’s fourth trip to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. In addition to meeting with Foreign Minister Kuleba, Blinken also held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Before departing, Blinken and Kuleba visited the Berkovetske cemetery in Kyiv to pay their respects to fallen Ukrainian soldiers. Blinken emphasized that the United States stands proudly with Ukraine as it defends its people and sovereignty.
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