The Latest Breaking News from Antony Blinken

U.S. condemns Russian attack on Ukrainian base near Polish border

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday condemned a Russian attack on a large Ukrainian base near the border with NATO member Poland, which killed 35 people and wounded 134, according to a local official.

Reuters · Mar 13, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: Civilian convoy leaves besieged Mariupol

Ukraine news from March 14: Attempts to evacuate civilians and deliver humanitarian aid has failed for several days.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2022

Why won't the Arab world dump Putin?

For Sudan's military regime, Putin's an old friend — and for the Sudanese people, the U.S. simply can't be trusted

Salon · Mar 13, 2022

Top U.S., Ukraine diplomats discuss additional aid for Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, in a phone call on Wednesday, discussed additional security and humanitarian support for Ukraine after Russia's invasion, the State Department said in a statement.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

Putin will lead Russia to strategic defeat in Ukraine, says Blinken

US secretary of state says Russian leader’s ‘clear plan to brutalise Ukraine’ will end in failure

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022

MiGs for Ukraine: Who will send them -- and how?

An awkward dispute between the United States and NATO ally Poland is casting doubt on Ukraine’s hopes to obtain the MiG fighter jets it says it needs to defend against Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

US and UK rule out no-fly zone over Ukraine, again

Top US and UK diplomats pledge to bolster Ukrainian defences but say direct confrontation with Russia would prolong war.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

U.S. and NATO condemn Russia for bombing children’s hospital but rule out no-fly zone

"Our goal is to end the war, not to expand it."

Axios · Mar 9, 2022

Blinken says Kremlin proposals to create humanitarian corridors into Russia 'absurd'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said Russia's proposals to create humanitarian corridors from Ukraine to Russia are "absurd" as he called for Russia to allow civilians in Ukraine to leave safely.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

‘Putin will fail and Russia will suffer strategic defeat’ in Ukraine, says Blinken – as it happened

US secretary of state makes remark in press conference with British foreign secretary Liz Truss

The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2022