Page 8 - Antony Blinken

Blinken assures more sanctions against Russia, says Ukrainian FM

Ukrainian Foreign Minister also held talks with Lithuanian counterpart Gabrielius Landsbergis and Singapore counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan.

Blinken, G7 FMs speak with Ukrainian FM Kuleba, express 'united support'

The meeting comes after the news on Sunday of Ukraine agreeing to meet a Russian delegation in Belarus

Blinken dials Jaishankar, stresses collective response to Ukrainian crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a phone call with S Jaishankar stressed the importance of a strong collective response to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, an official spokesperson said.

Russia may launch full-blown invasion of Ukraine before night is over: US

The Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, on Wednesday approved declaring a state of emergency in the whole country except for Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Blinken says 'does not make sense' to meet Lavrov, meeting called off

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local) authorized additional movements of US forces and military equipment in Europe to "strengthen" Baltic allies in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Blinken drops meeting with Russia's Lavrov, says Moscow rejected diplomacy

Western nations imposes new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday after President Putin recognises breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.

China says it is concerned about 'worsening' situation in Ukraine

China is concerned about the "worsening" situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, repeating his call for all parties to show restraint and resolve differences through dialogue.

Blinken calls Chinese counterpart, discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions

This phone call comes in light of Russia's recognization of the independence of breakaway regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine which has increased tensions in the region

Clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Blinken

Condemning Putin's decision to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk as independent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday stated it a clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

US committed to diplomacy but Russia appears set to invade Ukraine: Blinken

West fears imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, estimating that more than 150,000 Russian troops have encircled the country.

Blinken, Baerbock discuss Ukraine, warn Russia of 'massive consequences'

The German Foreign Minister said there is a new war impending right in the middle of Europe, 'Russia issues an absolutely unacceptable threat with their troop's buildup vis-a-vis Ukraine,'

Blinken to meet Lavrov next week if Russia does not invade Ukraine

Tensions over Ukraine have increased in recent months, with Russia and NATO accusing each other of amassing troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border.

US State Secy Blinken expresses concern over civilian casualties in Yemen

Yemen has been mired in civil war since September 2014 when the Houthi militia forced the internationally recognized government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi out of the capital Sanaa.

Blinken, Estonian Foreign Minister call on Russia to de-escalate in Ukraine

Over the past months, Russia has amassed more than 150,000 troops around Ukraine's borders.

US temporarily relocates its embassy in Ukraine as invasion fears mount

Washington has been releasing intelligence purporting an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine

US aims to counter Chinese influence by opening embassy in Solomon Islands

The US says it will open an embassy in the Solomon Islands, laying out in unusually blunt terms a plan to increase its influence in the South Pacific nation before China becomes strongly embedded.

Antony Blinken and Jaishankar review ties; discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis

Blinken met Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, and discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, diplomatic efforts in Russia-Ukraine crisis and latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak.

Russia is massing yet more troops near Ukraine, says US

Russia is massing yet more troops near Ukraine and an invasion could come at any time, perhaps before the end of this month's Winter Olympics, Blinken said

Antony Blinken says Russia could invade Ukraine during Winter Olympics

Blinken did not detail the reasons behind the State Department's latest security alert that calls on all American citizens to leave Ukraine

US Secretary of State says confrontation with China not inevitable

Confrontation with China is not inevitable, but the United States must stand up with its allies for a rules-based system threatened by Chinese aggression, Blinken said Friday.