Mar 02 WATCH: Blinken holds news briefing on Russia invasion of Ukraine By Associated Press Blinken this week will visit six European countries, including the Baltic states and Moldova, which are on particular edge as Russia intensifies its war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 28 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price calls Putin’s nuclear deterrent alert ‘unnecessary’ and ‘dangerous’ By Associated Press The State Department strongly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to put Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on high alert, saying, "it adds to the risk of miscalculation."… Continue reading
Feb 23 WATCH: State Department says sanctions against Nord Stream 2 are ‘just the beginning’ By Associated Press Officials at the U.S. State department say sanctions against Nord Stream 2 for military moves into eastern Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin are just the beginning of a response by the United States. Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: State Department says Russia has increased troop presence on Ukraine border By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price said the U.S. had seen "more Russian forces, not fewer” along the Ukraine border. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price gives news briefing By News Desk The U.S. State Department says it will continue seeking a diplomatic path between Ukraine and Russia as the possibility of an imminent Russian attack remains. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: State Department says the U.S. will close its embassy in Ukraine capital By Associated Press The United States said Monday it would close its embassy in the Ukraine capital and move all remaining staffers to a city near the Polish border as invasion fears intensify. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price hold news briefing By News Desk State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price hold news briefing By Associated Press The Biden administration is rejecting an Amnesty International 278-page report that claims Israel has maintained “a system of oppression and domination” over the Palestinians going all the way back to its establishment in 1948. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: State Department estimates 6,600 U.S. citizens are living in Ukraine By Associated Press Last fall, the U.S. State Department estimated that approximately 6,600 U.S. citizens were living in Ukraine. It also estimated the number of U.S. tourists and short term visitors to be approximately 16,000. Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Thursday amid continued tension with Russia over Ukraine. Watch Price’s remarks in the player above. The Pentagon has revealed the U.S. bases where 8,500 troops have been placed on heightened… Continue reading