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.
"We Will All Come Back": Soldier's Heartfelt Message From Battlefield
The unnamed soldier made the comments in a video message posted by Ukraine's Ministry of Defense on Twitter.
Russia banned from Munich Security Conference, won't be given "platform"
"We will not give them a platform for their propaganda," said Christoph Heusgen, conference chairman.
Chinese media says Beijing to use "all measures necessary" against Taiwan
The Global Times, which is published by the Chinese Community Party, warned of the "risk of war" and accused the United States of "inflaming" tensions.
Over 150 dead after Halloween nightmare in South Korean nightlife district
South Korea's president convened an emergency meeting, and Seoul's mayor cut short a trip to Europe to return to address the crisis.
GOP hit list—These five people face impeachment if Republicans win midterms
The Republican Party has already filed numerous impeachment resolutions against the Biden administration, to no avail.
Impatient China determined to compel unification of Taiwan: Blinken
China is now no longer satisfied with the status quo, the secretary of state said.
Will Putin's mass strikes slow Ukraine's counteroffensive? Experts weigh in
Russia's newest attacks come as its Ministry of Defense is moving forward with the purchase of at least 10 unmanned underwater vehicles.
U.S. Ramps Up Involvement in Ukraine as Putin Declares Annexations Official
The Russian president is "trying to shift to a stalemate," said one expert on Russian-Ukrainian relations.
Retired U.S. General Predicts Ukraine Will Take Back Crimea by Mid-2023
Ben Hodges said Russian troops are "exhausted" and facing more challenges than expected from a high-morale Ukrainian military.
Will Putin Impose Martial Law? What We Know
Rumors abound that Russian men of conscription age will not be able to leave Russia once voter referendums conclude in occupied territories in Ukraine.
Russia Says U.S. Approaching 'Dangerous Line' Amid Nuclear Warnings
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warned Russia would face ""catastrophic consequences" for using nuclear weapons.
U.S. Has Warned Russia Over Nuclear War Rhetoric, Antony Blinken Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been accused of nuclear saber-rattling by Western leaders.
U.S. Concerned Russia May Use Armenia, Azerbaijan Conflict as 'Distraction'
Fighting recently broke out along the border of the two countries in western Asia, creating concern that older conflicts could be reignited.
Putin Reinforcing Kharkiv Region at 'Huge' Cost to Russia's Future: Blinken
The U.S. secretary of state's surprise visit to Kyiv came after the announcement of a $2.2 billion aid package to Ukraine and neighboring countries.
U.S. Preparing for Russia to Bring War to NATO Countries
Part of a proposed $2 billion aid package would go to countries neighboring Ukraine that are "potentially at risk of future Russian aggression."
What Report? China Disappears U.N.'s Xinjiang Assessment Inside Its Borders
China's internet censors continue to scrub references to the August 31 report published by the U.N. Human Rights Office, the U.S.' top envoy in Beijing said.
U.S. Uncovered Putin's Secret Plans for Ukraine War: Report
President Joe Biden was first briefed on a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine last fall, according to a new report.
Donald Trump Calls Brittney Griner 'Spoiled,' Slams Prisoner Trade Proposal
The ex-president criticized the plan to swap Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout for the basketball star and former Marine Paul Whelan.
Brittney Griner Deal 'Puts Target on Back of Every American': Congressman
"This is why dictatorships ... take Americans hostage, because they know they'll get something for it," said Republican Representative Mike Waltz.
Who Is Viktor Bout? Russia's 'Merchant of Death' Offered for Griner, Whelan
The Kremlin has long pushed for Bout's release, calling his detainment in the U.S. "unlawful."
Russia's Lavrov Meets With China at G20, Will Not Sit Down With U.S.
The G20 meetings in Bali are expected to be dominated by tensions sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Original Maker of AK-47 Among 14 Russian Weapon Tycoons Left Unsanctioned
A report of sanctions on Russian individuals and defense manufacturers not being punitive enough follows new worldwide sanctions imposed this week.
Ukraine Will Be 'Sovereign, Independent' Long After Putin Era: Blinken
The secretary of state said Sunday that "when it comes to Putin's strategic objectives, he's already failed."
Blinken's China Speech Sparks 25,000-Word Rebuttal, Media Censoring
The U.S. ambassador to China tweeted that the secretary of state's remarks were being repeatedly deleted from Chinese social media sites.
Ukraine Will Defeat Russia, 'Convinced and Confident' Blinken Says
Blinken said that "Ukraine's sovereignty will prevail and will be there long after Vladimir Putin has left the scene."
Putin Winning War Costlier Than Investing in Ukraine: NATO
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the war in Ukraine during a joint news conference on Wednesday.
China Tests Military's Combat Readiness After Joe Biden's Taiwan Pledge
The Chinese military's combat patrols took place a few hours before Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth landed in Taipei for her second visit in two years.
China Sends 30 Warplanes Near Taiwan in Largest Training Drill in Months
Radio intercepts placed the Chinese military training within a six-hour window on Monday morning.
U.S. Alarmed by China's Support of Putin's War in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sharply rebuked China for maintaining close ties with Russia as the war in Ukraine continues.
Why is Nigeria No Longer a 'Country of Particular Concern'?
In the wake of this latest tragedy and the ongoing violence, re-designating Nigeria as a CPC should be an immediate U.S. policy objective.
