Jan 07 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks ahead of meeting with Russia By Associated Press The United States and NATO on Friday roundly rejected Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a news briefing amid tension with Russia By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The Russian president on Tuesday reiterated his demand for guarantees from the U.S. and its allies that NATO will not expand eastwards, blaming the West for “tensions that are building up in Europe.”… Continue reading
Nov 17 Blinken seeks to cool regional crises with stop in Kenya By Matthew Lee, Associated Press In a lengthy, private meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and other top officials, Blinken hailed Kenya’s role in seeking to ease the conflict in Ethiopia and as an example of a vibrant, inclusive democracy. Continue reading
Nov 10 U.S. presses Russia over troop buildup along Ukraine border By Matthew Lee, Associated Press As Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington, the top U.S. diplomat for Europe said the administration is watching the situation closely and would regard any escalation with deep concern. Continue reading
Nov 05 WATCH: Blinken announces new coordinator for Havana syndrome investigation By Matthew Lee, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press People affected have reported headaches, dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms consistent with traumatic brain injuries. Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: Blinken announces efforts to modernize the State Department By Associated Press Blinken has plans to create a new cyberspace and digital policy bureau, and boost expertise in emerging technologies in the foreign service. He also wants Congress to approve a 50 percent increase in the State Department's IT budget. Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: Blinken meets with the archbishop of Constantinople By Associated Press Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, was released from a Washington hospital Monday morning after an overnight stay early in his 12-day visit to the United States. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: Blinken meets with IAEA chief for talks on Iran nuclear activities By Associated Press The IAEA plays a key role in monitoring Iran's nuclear activities, and Monday, Iran's president said the United States should lift the sanctions on Tehran to prove it is serious about restarting stalled nuclear talks in Vienna. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Secretary Blinken holds news conference with foreign ministers of Israel, UAE By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and Israel said Wednesday they are exploring a “Plan B” for dealing with Iran if the Islamic Republic does not return in good faith to negotiations to salvage the languishing landmark 2015 nuclear deal. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Secretary Blinken, Mexico Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard give remarks By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press High-level delegations from Mexico and the United States were at work Friday on building a new security framework for the bilateral relationship that they hope will govern how the two countries cooperate on a broad range of issues. Continue reading