U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has held a meeting in Dnipro with Mayor Borys Filatov, head of the Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak, and also visited Dnipro Clinical Hospital named after Mechnikov.

“Today I traveled east to Dnipro, where I was inspired by the strength & resilience of Ukraine’s fourth largest city. I discussed challenges & opportunities w/ Mayor Filatov & Military Head Lysak. I’m proud that Dnipro is a sister city to my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan,” she said on X Tuesday.

In addition, Brink visited Dnipro Clinical Hospital named after Mechnikov and expressed her gratitude to the team of doctors.

“So inspiring to return to the renowned Mechnikov Hospital – which I first visited in 2016 – to meet its determined staff caring for Ukraine’s frontline heroes. It was moving to meet these brave heroes & feel their optimism. Proud that U.S. assistance is helping keep the power on,” the ambassador said.