Blinken “strongly condemns” Russia’s “horrific strikes” on Ukraine, urges Congress for funds
Urging Congress to release more funds for providing military aid to Ukraine, the US State Secretary said that "Congress needs to act in the new year".
Urging Congress to release more funds for providing military aid to Ukraine, the US State Secretary said that "Congress needs to act in the new year".
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of the consequences if China provides material support to Russia, said State Department spokesman Ned Price.
Blinken will then travel to Ankara, where he will meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu
The official said it was a sign of Russian weakness and a testament to the fact that Russians recognize that they are being isolated on the world stage.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sunday said that the Iranian state institutions have incited violence against the Indian-origin author for generations and state-affiliated media recently gloated about an attempt on his life.
Blinken's remarks came days after US Representative Ilhan Omar questioned the alleged reluctance of the US government to criticise Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on human rights.
After a telephonic interaction with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Mr Wang said: “Regional security cannot be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs.” His remarks echo the perception of Vladimir Putin, who has warned that Nato’s support for Ukraine is a threat to Russia’s security.
Malala met Blinken and other officials in the State Department on Monday and read Foratan's letter and asked Blinken to pass it on to US President Joe Biden.
Lavrov informed Blinken of working contacts that have been established by the Russian Embassy in the Afghan capital
Jaishankar tweeted after the call on Monday that while discussing the latest developments in Afghanistan he "underlined the urgency of restoring airport operations in Kabul.