Antony Blinken
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Vice President Kamala Harris would enter the White House with working ties with some allied heads of state — others she’d have to build.
2 percent on defense? That is so last year.
F-16s jets from Denmark, Netherlands to begin Ukraine defense within months
Welcome to Mar-a-NATO: European leaders tailor their message to Trump
Surging Le Pen threatens Macron’s European defense dreams
White House fears mount about Bibi’s Washington visit
Biden’s awkward week with India draws scrutiny — and possible solutions
Biden’s Israel policy may hasten Trump’s rise, US allies fear
As the president begins his last international trip before the election, the fear in the crowd is that conflict in Gaza is tripping him up.
UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution
The U.S.-led resolution increases pressure on Hamas and Israel to end hostilities.
Biden squeezes Netanyahu on cease-fire talks
The multi-pronged effort targets Hamas leaders, too, but the Israeli prime minister could prove the more complicated get.
Inside UK Labour’s push for a US special relationship — even with Trump
Keir Starmer could finally get his handshake with Joe Biden if he becomes prime minister, five days after taking the job.
US military sees ‘value’ in letting Ukraine strike Russia with US weapons
The Biden administration is under increasing pressure to lift restrictions on US-supplied long-range weapons.
Georgia set to approve ‘foreign agents’ law amid growing Western backlash
The U.S. has imposed sanctions over the controversial legislation, while Brussels warns it will sink the country’s efforts to join the EU.
US announces travel ban for Georgian Dream politicians behind ‘foreign agent’ law
The move comes as lawmakers prepare to vote through the controversial restrictions on civil society.
Blinken orders crackdown on Israel-Hamas leaks
The secretary’s message has been delivered to every corner of the State Department.
US State Department issues unusual worldwide LGBTQ travel alert
The alert comes as Pride Month approaches in June.
Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine, as Russia ramps up offensive
U.S. secretary of state’s visit comes as Russia’s assault on the Kharkiv region intensifies.
Blinken reiterates human rights findings on Israel
A report released Friday found that Israeli forces may have violated international humanitarian law, though it did not formally find that they had done so.
Russia has nothing to fear from EU in South Caucasus, Armenia insists
The former Soviet republic is seeking closer ties with Brussels amid a break with its historic ally.
Blinken tells Beijing: Stop boosting Russia or face punishments
He says China needs to do more to curb precursor chemical exports fueling the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic.
Xi warns Blinken: Stop being two-faced
America is “saying one thing and doing another,” Chinese leader cautions top US diplomat.
The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them
The transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems with a nearly 200-mile range ends a yearslong drama between Washington and Kyiv.
US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells POLITICO.
Blinken heading back to China, with a threat over military aid to Russia
Washington accuses Beijing of sending Moscow everything from missile and drone components to machine tools.
Western leaders call for de-escalation following reports of Israeli strike on Iran
Iran has played down the attack and said it has no plans to retaliate.
US tells Israel it won’t join counter-strike on Iran, urges caution
Washington wants to prevent the conflict from escalating.
How Iran’s strike on Israel unfolded
The retaliatory attack by Tehran could spark a major escalation of fighting in the Middle East.
Iran wants to hit Israel while avoiding retaliation from Washington, US assesses
The Biden administration expects Iran’s response in the coming days, and as early as this weekend.
UK’s Cameron meets with Trump ahead of DC swing
A U.K. official said “it is standard practice for ministers to meet with opposition candidates.”
‘Significant consequences’ if Chinese firms help Russia’s war in Ukraine, US’s Yellen warns
U.S. Treasury secretary’s admonition comes after Blinken said China is aiding Moscow’s war effort.