Prince Harry Urges U.S. to Strengthen Ukraine Support in Kyiv Visit

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday to show his support for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia. During an address at the Kyiv Security Forum, Harry emphasized the need for increased U.S. assistance, stating that the country has a 'singular role' in upholding international treaty obligations. 'The United States has a singular role in this story not only because of its power but because when Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons, America was part of the assurance that Ukraine's sovereignty and borders would be respected,' he said. Harry also praised Europe's support but stressed the need for faster action. 'Europe has stood up in profound ways. And that support has mattered, and Ukraine knows it. The task now is to match endurance with speed,' he added. The prince described the war as an ideological battle between liberal democracies and authoritarian regimes, citing Russia's forcible deportation of Ukrainian children as a potential act of genocide. 'Under international law, this forcible transfer of children from one national group to another is not just a war crime. It can constitute an act of genocide when carried out with intent to destroy a people's identity,' he said. This is Harry's second visit to Ukraine, following a trip last September to support veterans and the Invictus Games. He arrived in Kyiv by train after flying to Poland, and his visit coincided with the one-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death, during which he quietly laid flowers at her grave.