Poroshenko Meets Tillerson, Welcomes U.S. Support For Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's visit to Kyiv on July 9 as a "clear message of support" for Ukraine. At a press conference following talks addressing the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Tillerson said the United States prioritizes restoring "Ukraine's territorial sovereignty and integrity" and called on Russia to exert its influence to de-escalate the conflict. (Reuters)