Discussions will include Chinese aggression in the region. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Australia from February 9-12 to meet with other Quad nation leaders…
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Secretary Blinken Celebrates 19 Years of AIDS Relief
Encouraged by data-driven impact of global AIDS program. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken celebrated the 19th anniversary of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).…
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Speaker Expresses Concern for Safety of Olympic Athletes
Advises that they not be critical of the Chinese government. On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi again cautioned America’s Olympic athletes to not protest the Chinese Communist government while…
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U.S. Asks for UN Security Council Meeting
Russia continues troop buildup on Ukraine border. America’s Ambassador to the United Nations has asked that the UN Security Council meet publicly on Monday to discuss Russia’s “threatening…
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Secretary of State Speaks with Chinese Foreign Minister
China lends support to Russia’s security concerns. In a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Chinese foreign minister called for the United States to yield to…
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U.S. Sends Tactical Security Teams to Ukraine Embassy
Moscow warns “countdown” is underway. Tensions continue to mount over Russia’s troop movements and escalating statements about Ukraine. Last week, the State Department quietly sent special operations teams…
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U.S. and Russia Return to Negotiating Table
Russia desires a written commitment from the U.S. regarding the draft treaty. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in…
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Sanctions Imposed Against Russia-Tied Ukrainian Officials
Four individuals found to be connected with ongoing Russian intelligence. The State and Treasury Departments announced Thursday that they plan to set sanctions against four individuals in Ukraine,…
Read MoreU.S. Boosts Military Aid to Ukraine
Secretary Blinken continues diplomatic efforts. President Biden’s administration said Wednesday it is providing an additional $200 million in defensive military aid to Ukraine amid increasing concerns of an…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Jordan’s Foreign Minister Safadi
Both leaders hope to build stability in Near East. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Safadi made a trip to Washington D.C. last week and met with Secretary of State Antony…
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