Gates Visits Ukraine Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with members of the press aboard an E4-B National Airborne Operation Center aircraft on the way to Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct. 21, 2007. Gates is visiting Ukraine to attend the Southeast Europe Defense Ministerial, an organization that the United States helped to develop to promote peace and stability and enhance regional security cooperation in southeastern Europe.   Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Back To HomePage More Photo Essays Next About DefenseLink DoD Inspector General Freedom of Information Privacy & Security External Link Disclaimer Web Policy Contact Us USA.gov