Top US diplomat in Ukraine as tensions with Russia soar

The US has not concluded whether Mr Putin plans to invade or whether the show of force is intended to squeeze security concessions without an actual conflict

Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he arrives at Boryspil International Airport. Picture: AP

US secretary of state Antony Blinken will meet with his Russian counterpart in Switzerland this week as tensions between the US and Russia escalate over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Mr Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday, where he will meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy before moving on to Berlin to hold talks with allies.