KYIV, Nov 12 - The United States supports Ukraine in the energy sphere and is ready to help it develop its energy sector, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry said at a meeting with Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman in Kyiv on Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration are strong partners of Ukraine, Perry said.

The U.S. is ready to provide assistance to Ukraine and support its efforts to develop gas extraction, liberalize the power market, and support the transparency of industry, he said.