Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base
By Simon Lewis and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. is prepared to act against Chinese companies supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, a senior U.S. official told reporters, highlighting it as…
Blinken commits U.S. to defending Philippines against armed attacks
By David Brunnstrom and Karen Lema MANILA -Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to its defence if attacked in the South China…
Griner sentence ‘compounds the injustice’ of wrongful detention – Blinken
(Reuters) – The nine-year prison sentence given to U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in Russia “compounds the injustice of her wrongful detention,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday. “Nothing…
Blinken likely seek out Lavrov after Griner sentencing, White House says
(Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will likely try to speak with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of a meeting in Cambodia, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby…
U.S. Blinken challenged G20 to hold Russia accountable – senior U.S. official
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday told a meeting of G20 foreign ministers that if the grouping is to remain relevant, it must hold Russia accountable…
U.S. slaps visa curbs on nearly 100 people who undermined Nicaragua’s democracy -Blinken
WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday the United States would impose visa restrictions on 93 more people believed to have undermined democracy in Nicaragua following last year’s re-election…
Blinken stresses importance of concluding Israeli probe into reporter’s killing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Friday to Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and stressed the importance of concluding the probes into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist…
Key U.S. senator criticizes Blinken for failing to condemn Turkish jailing of philanthropist
By Humeyra Pamuk and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON – The influential chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday for failing to condemn Turkey’s decision…
U.S.’s Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims, Ukraine succeeding
SOUTHEASTERN POLAND – Russia is failing in its war aims but Ukraine is succeeding, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday after he and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met President…
U.S. not able to confirm reports of use of chemical weapons in Ukraine -Blinken
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States is not in a position to confirm anything when it comes to reports of the use of chemical…
U.S. monitoring rise in rights abuses in India, Blinken says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was monitoring what he described as a rise in human rights abuses in India by some officials,…
U.S. to provide additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine -Blinken
LOS ANGELES – The United States will provide an additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including anti-armor systems, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Dan Whitcomb;…
Blinken will test for COVID after having met Bennett, spokesperson says
JERUSALEM – U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will test for COVID-19 on Monday after having met Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem the previous day, a State Department spokesperson said.…
China rejects Blinken accusation that China not acting in line with UN charter
BEIJING – The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that it firmly rejects U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken’s comment that China’s unwillingness to condemn Russia is inconsistent with China’s position on the…
Blinken says Russia has self-interest in preventing nuclear-armed Iran
TALLINN – Russia has a self-interest in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear arms, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to Estonia on Tuesday. “We continue to work to…
Blinken says U.S. has ‘sacrosanct’ commitment to NATO’s Article 5
VILNIUS – The United States has a “sacrosanct” commitment to NATO’s Article 5 guarantee of mutual defense between member-states, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to Lithuania on Monday.…
U.S. top diplomat Blinken reassures Moldova amid refugee influx from Ukraine
By Simon Lewis CHISINAU, Moldova -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday reassured Moldova’s leaders that the United States would rally international opposition to Russian aggression “whenever and wherever” it occurs.…
Top U.S. diplomat Blinken to go to the Baltics, Brussels, Poland this week -State Dept
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Brussels, Moldova and the Baltics this week to hold discussions with NATO allies and European partners on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Ukraine’s Kuleba discusses with Blinken need to use U.S. reach to ban Russia from SWIFT
– Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken via telephone about the need to use all U.S. influence on some hesitant European countries in order…
‘Journalism Is Not Sedition’: Blinken Slams Police Raid On Hong Kong News Outlet
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday slammed Hong Kong police’s raid of Stand News and the arrest of seven of its employees, calling out China’s “targeting” of free press. “Journalism is…
Blinken Confirms Internal Review Of State Department’s Role In Afghanistan Withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Wednesday the State Department is conducting an internal review into the evacuation of Afghanistan. “It’s absolutely critical that we capture and benefit from lessons learned,” Blinken…
‘Mission Accomplished?’ French Reporter Absolutely Baffled At Blinken Calling Afghanistan A Success
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was questioned as to how the Biden administration could call the withdrawal from Afghanistan a success while sitting for an interview on Tuesday during his visit to…
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