The Latest Breaking News from Antony Blinken

US Watches With Caution as China Sends Peace Envoy to Ukraine

In just a few months, U.S. officials have pivoted from publicly warning Beijing not to provide material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine to acknowledging there is a role for China to play in brokering peace talks.

The News Lens · May 9, 2023

Israeli foreign minister discusses Mideast with Blinken

Israel's foreign minister discussed efforts to establish diplomatic relations with additional Middle East countries in a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday, the ministry said.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

British foreign minister to meet Blinken in Washington to discuss Ukraine

British foreign minister James Cleverly will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on reaffirming support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Protester confronts Antony Blinken on stage in support of Julian Assange

The Secretary of State was appearing at a World Press Freedom Day event

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

US: 'tangible progress' in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Armenia and Azerbaijan have made “tangible progress” in four days of U.S.-hosted peace talks between the two former Soviet republics that have repeatedly clashed over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Blinken says Armenia and Azerbaijan make 'tangible progress' in peace talks

Azerbaijan and Armenia have made "tangible progress" towards a peace agreement in negotiations this week in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

‘Ludicrous’: US denies involvement in Moscow drone attack

US officials say they are not aware of any details of the attack that Russia claims targeted President Vladimir Putin.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Press Freedom Day: US slammed over response to Abu Akleh killing

State Department official reiterates US is pressing Israel to ‘review its policies’ after Al Jazeera reporter’s killing.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023

U.S. military aid for Ukraine includes air-launched rockets

The United States said Wednesday it would send a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $300 million, including for the first time the Hydra-70 short-range. air-launched rocket, taken from U.S. excess stocks.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

Blinken says US engaged with Syria on case of missing American journalist Austin Tice

The United States is extensively engaged on the case of a U.S. journalist who disappeared a decade ago, including with Syria and other countries, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 3, 2023