US Under Secretary of State John Bass arrives in Ukraine on visit

This was reported by US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.

“Great to welcome Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass to Kyiv," Brink wrote.

According to her, Bass will meet with Ukrainian officials and other partners to reaffirm the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal aggression.

• Senators from both leading parties in the US Congress have introduced a bill to recognise Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism after the signing of the partnership agreement between Russia and the DPRK.