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.
Russia-Ukraine Live Updates: Sanctions Will Be 'Punitive', Ambassador Says
NATO forces are on standby in Eastern Europe as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine. Follow Newsweek for the latest updates.
CNN Host Confronts Blinken Over U.S. Waiting to Impose Sanctions on Russia
Ukraine's president and GOP lawmakers have urged the Biden admin to hit Russia with sanctions before, not after, an invasion.
Joni Ernst Calls for Sanctions on Russia 'Now,' Slams Biden 'Appeasement'
The GOP senator warned Putin might move into other Eastern European countries if he invades Ukraine.
German Navy Chief Quits After Saying Putin Deserves Respect Over Ukraine
Video shared online showed Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach making the remarks in English.
Brother of Russia Prisoner Paul Whelan 'Grateful' for U.S. Efforts
Paul Whelan is one of two former Marines detained in Russia on charges of espionage they claim are false.
Russia-Ukraine Live Updates: Russia Ran Naval Drills With China, Iran
Secretary Blinken met with his Russian counterpart in Geneva Friday to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The live updates for this blog have ended.
Tucker Carlson Compares Ukraine Joining NATO With China Controlling Mexico
The Fox News anchor said of current tensions: "We don't get anything out of pushing Ukraine into NATO so why are we doing this?"
Russia Tells U.S. To Not Arm Ukraine As It Assembles Nearly 130k Troops at Border
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday.
Russia, Belarus Move Troops Near Ukraine Border Amid Worries of Invasion
Fomin said it would take through Feb. 9 to deploy weapons and personnel for the Allied Resolve 2022 drills, which are expected to take place Feb. 10-20.
Dems Want Protection From Deportation for Migrants From These Four Nations
If the State Department and Homeland Security act on the request, individuals from Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala could get new protections.
Moscow Blasts U.S. After Antony Blinken Questions Russian Troops
Russian officials suggested Blinken look at U.S. history after stating "once Russians are in your house, it's sometimes very difficult to get them to leave."
U.S., Germany Say Russia Military Buildup at Ukraine is 'Urgent'
The build-up has been caused by Ukraine wanting to join NATO, an organization that both countries are members of.
U.S. Sanctions Bosnian Serb Leader Milorad Dodik Over Alleged Accord Break
He has been accused of violating the 1995 Dayton Accords by advocating for Bosnian Serb separatism.
Iran Says U.S. 'Growing Weaker' Daily Amid Nuclear Tensions
The eighth round of JCPOA revival talks began Monday in Vienna, with U.S. and European officials warning that time is running out to find a peaceful solution.
China Rips $770 Billion U.S. Defense Bill as 'Political Manipulation'
"We urge [the U.S.] to discard the obsolete Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological bias," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
China Says Stop Worrying About Tibet As U.S. Appoints New Official
Beijing decried what it considers foreign interference this week as the State Department appointed career diplomat Uzra Zeya to the role of Tibet coordinator.
Int'l Leaders Voice Worry After China's Communist Party Gets Landslide Win
New changes to Hong Kong's election laws only let pro-Beijing "patriots" run for office and decreased the number of lawmakers elected directly by voters.
China Calls U.S. a 'Saboteur' in Asia
China's Foreign Ministry responded after Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns about Beijing's "aggressive actions" in Asia.
The U.S. Shouldn't Give up Too Soon on Iran Nuclear Talks
While there may come a point in time when U.S. and European officials conclude Iran is unwilling to budge from its maximalist position, now is not that time.
China Riled by Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken After Supportive Taiwan Remarks
Departing from State Department guidelines last week, Secretary Blinken described Taiwan as a country for the third time publicly this year.
After Losing Afghanistan, Biden Plays High Stakes Diplomacy Over Ukraine
U.S. intelligence has warned that as many as 175,000 Russian troops could be deployed to invade Russia's southern neighbor, a possible future NATO member.
Secretary Blinken Reassures Ukraine's President Before Biden's Putin Call
Blinken declared "unwavering support" for Ukraine "in the face of Russian aggression," according to Secretary of State Spokesperson Ned Price.
Russia Tells U.S. to Look in 'Mirror' Before Accusing Kremlin of Aggression
Russian foreign affair's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova referred to NATO campaigns in Iraq, Libya and Syria and Yugoslavia.
Russia Plans to Make 'Aggressive Moves' to Destabilize Ukraine, U.S. Says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said if Russia moves against Ukraine, the U.S. and NATO would respond with "a range of high-impact economic measures."
U.S. Removes Terrorist Designation of Former Colombian Guerilla Army
FARC, or the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, officially disbanded in 2016, but some dissidents still remain in the country.
Russia, Belarus to Hold Drills Near Border After NATO Warns About Invasion
"We are very concerned about the movements we've seen along Ukraine's border," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Antony Blinken Praises South African Omicron Discovery, Transparency
Blinken pointed that the South African government's transparency in sharing news about Omicron "should serve as a model for the world."
Antony Blinken Says U.S. Has Seen How 'Fragile Our Democracy Can Be'
Blinken is on a three-nation visit to Africa with a focus on easing conflicts, including the ongoing civil war in Ethiopia.
Russia Promises It Won't Invade Ukraine, Despite Troop Buildup at Border
Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador pushed back against reports of a possible military invasion of Ukraine, following criticism from the U.S. over a troop buildup at Ukraine's border.
China Decries 'Interference' as Blinken Signals U.S. Action Over Taiwan
The secretary of state said on Wednesday that the U.S. and its allies would "take action" if China attacked Taiwan.
