U.S. State Department

WATCH: ‘Risks’ and ‘opportunities’ created by Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Blinken says

By News Desk

Secretary of State Blinken testifies on State Department budget in Senate hearing on Wednesday.

U.S. approves $1 billion arms sale to Nigeria despite human rights record

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Biden administration has given the green light for Nigeria to buy advanced attack helicopters worth nearly $1 billion despite concerns about the country's human rights record.

WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing

By Associated Press

State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Thursday.

WATCH: State Department confirms accusations of atrocities in Ukraine

By Associated Press

The U.S. State Department joined other nations in expressing revulsion coupled with accusations of war crimes Monday after the Russian pullout from the outskirts of Kyiv revealed streets strewn with corpses.

WATCH: State Department affirms intel that says Putin is misinformed about Ukraine

By Associated Press

The State Department says they have confidence in the intelligence information they are getting regarding Russian president Vladimir Putin being misinformed by advisers about his military’s performance in Ukraine.

WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price says 15,000 Russians have been detained for protesting war

By Associated Press

The U.S. State Department blasted Russia's crackdown on protesters and journalists, saying 15,000 Russians have been detained by authorities for expressing their opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: State Department criticizes Russia’s crackdown on journalists amid ongoing attacks on Ukraine

By Associated Press

WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price holds news briefing amid ongoing crisis in Ukraine

By News Desk and Associated Press

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its third week, with Russian forces continuing to bombard major cities and desperate civilians hoping to escape through agreed-upon safe corridors.

WATCH: State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price and Undersecretary Victoria Nuland hold news briefing

By Associated Press

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks.

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.