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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U.S. and EU Encourage Serbian Constitutional Referendum
Calls on neighboring Kosovo not to interfere. On Sunday, citizens in Serbia voted in favor of a change in the country’s Constitution to align their judiciaries with European…
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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked with Rockets
State Department says terrorists are responsible. The State Department reported that the American Embassy in Baghdad was targeted by multiple rockets Thursday. State Department officials said the attacks…
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State Department Reports on Russia-Ukraine Talks
Deputy Secretary of State Sherman outlines the status. On Wednesday, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke of the discussions that have taken place this week regarding Russia…
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Diplomatic Talks Over Ukraine Begin
Tensions between the West and Russia continue to mount. Delegations from the United States and Russia have kicked off a week of talks Monday in Geneva. It is expected…
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Secretary Blinken Acknowledges Burma Independence Day
Honors autonomy and calls out Myanmar regime. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement in support of Burma as that nation celebrated independence from Britain on January…
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Secretary of State Speaks with France, Germany, and UK
Discusses how best to deter Russian aggression against Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over the phone with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign…
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State Department Cautious About Iranian Nuclear Deal
Responds to optimism of Iran and Russia. On Tuesday, the U.S. expressed caution over upbeat comments by Iran and Russia about talks in Vienna to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear…
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U.S. Lifts Travel Restrictions from South Africa
Secretary Blinken conveys gratitude to South African minister. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor on Christmas Eve…
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