U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States would carry on supporting Ukraine.

During a speech at the U.S. National Defense University, he said that in Europe U.S. on a par with its allies will firmly stand in support of a democratic and independent Ukraine.

Recapitulating his country's priorities for the next year, he recalled Washington's determination to support NATO allies.

Kerry has said he believes it will be a year full of events, but the U.S. has a very important role on the world scene.