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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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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Secretary Blinken Attends Toys for Tots Event
Expresses appreciate for department staff and Marine Corps commitment. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken delivered remarks as the State Department participated in the Marine Corps Reserve’s…
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Secretary of State Seeks to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
Says good relations will deter Chinese aggression. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Southeast Asia for the first time on Tuesday, giving a speech in Indonesia to mark…
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90-Day Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal Begins
State and Defense Departments start an extensive investigation. The U.S. State Department and Department of Defense have begun a review that will analyze the U.S. military’s withdrawal from…
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Secretaries of Defense and State Concerned About Ukraine
Secretary Austin calls for an international response if Russia invades Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, while on a trip to South Korea Thursday, said he is calling…
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Secretary Blinken Visits Africa
Expresses concern over civil unrest and addresses infrastructure. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Africa for the first time this week. He expressed concerns over the…
Read MoreU.S. Issues Sanctions Against Certain Ethiopians
The move is in response to human rights abuses. In response to human rights abuses committed as the country of Ethiopia endures a civil war, the United States…
Read MoreSecretary Blinken Warns Russia Not to Attack Ukraine
Russia sends bombers amid Belarus border crisis. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated concern that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin may be considering a new invasion of Ukraine. He stated on Wednesday, “We…
Read MoreSecretary of State to Meet with Foreign Ministers
Core topic of virtual gathering will be pandemic and COVID-19 response. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that he would be holding a virtual ministerial with foreign ministers…
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