U.S. Secretary of State arrives in Kyiv

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Kerry plans to meet with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, and other Ukrainian leaders to discuss progress on reforms, the implementation of the Minsk agreements, and other issues. After the meeting with the Ukrainian president, a joint press conference will be held.

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