Antony Blinken
The latest on Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Appointed secretary by President Joe Biden in 2021, Blinken previously served in the Obama administration as deputy national security advisor and deputy secretary of state. He also served as the national security advisor for then-Vice President Joe Biden.
Biden Administration's Syrian Sanctions Target Prisons, Two Armed Groups
"The United States is taking action to promote accountability for entities and individuals that have perpetuated the suffering of the Syrian people," Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.
Ethiopia, Myanmar and South Sudan Warned of Sanctions Over Ethnic Cleansing
"This administration will defend and protect human rights around the world," the report said.
Antony Blinken Warns U.S. Will Come to Philippines' Aid If China Attacks
"The People's Republic of China continues to coerce and intimidate Southeast Asian coastal states," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
China, US Spar Over Claims of Vaccine Hoarding, 'High-Sounding' Slogans
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for increased multilateralism at a meeting of foreign ministers in Italy, while his Chinese counterpart spoke out against exaggerated talk.
Antony Blinken Warns Russia 'We Will Respond' If Cyber Attacks Continue
The Secretary of State told La Republicca newspaper "it's up to Russia to decide" about its relationship with the U.S.
Blinken Won't Say if He Discussed Communion for Politicians With Pope
The secretary of state met with Pope Francis to discuss America's relationship with the Vatican.
Italy's Foreign Minister Urges Nations to pay Attention to the IS in Africa
"We must step up the action taken by the coalition, increasing the areas in which we can operate," said Italy's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio.
Russia Thinks Deals 'Unlikely' to Occur From Biden, Putin Meeting
Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said he is "not sure that any agreements will be reached" during the Wednesday meeting between the two leaders.
Fox News' Chris Wallace Confronts Pompeo on Trump Not Being Tough on Russia
Wallace asked Pompeo why his State Department failed to condemn the Alexei Navalny poisoning and why Russia was able to complete 90 percent Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
U.S. to 'Respond Forcefully' to Russia's 'Aggressive Actions': Blinken
"The president is going to make clear to President Putin is that we seek a more stable, predictable relationship," the secretary of state said.
China Says America's 'Bullying' Caused Iran Nuclear Issue
The Chinese government, along with U.S. allies in Europe, continues to support a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
China Opposes Politicization of COVID Origins in U.S. Call
China's top diplomat made the comments during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Ilhan Omar Defended by Progressive Jewish Groups After Israel, U.S. Remarks
"The US and Israel have absolutely committed unspeakable atrocities. Crack a history book," Jewish Voice for Peace Action tweeted.
China Accuses U.S. of Meddling After Blinken Opposes Jail for Activists
"Instead of caring about Hong Kong's democracy and Hong Kong people's rights, what it is doing is to meddle in Hong Kong's politics and China's internal affairs," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Joe Biden Seeks $75 Million From Congress to Aid Palestinians
"We are in the process of providing more than $360 million in urgent support for the Palestinian people," according to a State Department spokesperson.
Blinken Says Palestinians Deserve 'Equal Measures' of Freedom as Israelis
"I'm here to underscore the commitment of the United States to rebuilding the relationship with the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people," the U.S. secretary of state said after meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Antony Blinken: Palestinian Equal Rights Will Be Found in 2-State Solution
"It is the only way to ensure Israel's future as both a Jewish and Democratic state. And of course the only way to give the Palestinians the state to which they are entitled," Blinken said.
Russia Says Diplomatic Process Between Biden, Putin 'Will Not Be Simple'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov wouldn't confirm if Putin would meet with Biden next month, as is the U.S. president's hope.
Blinken Has Not Seen Information From Israel on Bombing of News Bureaus
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Gaza building destroyed by an airstrike was a "perfectly legitimate target."
Blinken Takes Aim at Russia, China With Comments on Human Rights at U.N
During talks with the UN Security Council on Friday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed human rights and global cooperation. "Now, some question whether multilateral cooperation is still possible," he told the council. "The United States believes it is not only possible, it is imperative."
Antony Blinken Warns 'Reckless and Aggressive' Russia Over Ukraine
The U.S. Secretary of State said that he was monitoring the situation between the two nations "very, very closely."
Joe Biden 'Cleansing Himself' of Soft-on-China Accusations: Beijing Analyst
Su Xiaohui told CCTV that Biden was deploying the U.S. military in an attempt to dispel fears that he would not stand up to Beijing.
Blinken: U.S. Not Seeking Cold War With China, Creating Resilient Democracy
Secretary of State Antony Blinken sees an urgent need to prove authoritarian leaders who boast about the problems with democracy wrong.
Antony Blinken Defends Biden Administration's Southern Border Policies
Secretary of State told CBS News' 60 minutes his administration inherited immigration system "broken intentionally."
Democratic Norms Come First
Elections without freedom are nothing more than rigged, coercive referenda.
Russia Will Do What Is 'Necessary' to Secure Borders: Defense Minister
Sergei Shoigu scoffed at Western concerns about the buildup of Russian troops at the Ukraine border.
Russia Labels U.S. an 'Adversary' As Tensions Rise Over Ukraine
Sergei Ryabkov's comments come after Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Moscow about acting "recklessly."
Antony Blinken Warns China Taiwan Attack Would Be 'Serious Mistake'
"We have a serious commitment to Taiwan being able to defend itself," Biden's secretary of state said.
The Importance of the Commission on Unalienable Rights
On March 30, Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled the annual State Department report on human rights abuses.
Biden Should Listen to Americans and Return to the Iran Deal
If democracy should prevail, President Joe Biden will soon return to the Iran nuclear deal. The president should feel confident in doing so because it's what Americans want.
