Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma is on travel to Ukraine,  Poland, Slovakia, and Austria. He is reaffirming the U.S. commitment to support Ukraine’s economic resilience recovery agenda and self-defense in the war with Russia.

State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the deputy secretary would engage with Polish government officials and private sector leaders in support of Ukraine’s economic recovery.

He continued, “Deputy Secretary Verma will also focus on advancing our strategic partnership and shared goals such as strengthening NATO’s eastern flank during his visit to Slovakia. In Austria, he will meet with representatives from fellow Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe participating States to discuss issues related to Ukraine’s recovery. The Deputy Secretary will also meet with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss the Agency’s activities in Ukraine.“

As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…

• For discernment for Deputy Secretary Verma as he discusses support for Ukraine with the leaders eastern Europe.
• For the president and administration officials as they encourage other countries to continue assisting Ukraine against Russia.
• For the Lord to accomplish His purposes in the United States and across the globe.