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Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a senior U.S. official since the approval of a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine by Congress last month. What Happened: Blinken’s unannounced trip is aimed at demonstrating U.S. solidarity with Ukraine, which is currently grappling with heavy Russian attacks on its northeastern border, Reuters reported. The Secretary of State arrived in Kyiv early Tuesday morning by train. A U.S. official, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that Blinken’s visit is intended to “send a strong signal of r…

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