The Latest Breaking News from State Department

CEOs turn to foreign policy experts to navigate Ukraine conflict

American CEOs are building mini-State Departments to navigate the uncertainties of a war and world increasingly unbound by norms and institutions.

Axios · Mar 17, 2022

Blinken discussed Ukraine's security needs with foreign minister

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday to discuss Ukraine's security needs in its conflict with Russia, the U.S. State Department said.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

U.S. will not allow Russia to use Iran deal as 'escape hatch' for Ukraine sanctions -State Dept

The United States will not sanction Russian participation in nuclear projects in Iran under a revived nuclear deal, but would not allow Russia to use the deal as an "escape hatch" to evade Ukraine-related sanctions, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Sullivan raised concerns over China's support for Russia in Rome meeting -State Dept

A U.S. delegation led by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "raised directly and very clearly" concerns over China's support for Russia during a meeting with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Report: Missiles may have targeted U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq

"There is no damage or casualties at any U.S. Government facility," a State Department spokesperson told Axios.

Axios · Mar 13, 2022

Biden to Authorize Further $200M for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden is authorizing the State Department to provide additional aid to Ukraine of up to $200 million. The funds would cover weapons as well as military services, education and training as Ukrainians seek to repel a Russian invasion. The aid is part of broader US support in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

U.S. ready to take diplomatic steps Ukraine will find helpful - State Dept

The United States is willing to take diplomatic steps that the Ukrainian government would find helpful, a State Department spokesperson said on Saturday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the West should be more involved in negotiations to end the war.

Reuters · Mar 12, 2022

US pays $2M a month to protect Pompeo, aide from Iran threat

The State Department says it's paying more than $2 million per month to provide 24-hour security to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a former top aide

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Report: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Working to Get Brittney Griner Released From Russia

Texas Rep. Colin Allred said he’s working with the State Department to arrange for Griner’s return to the U.S.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2022

Blinken, Kuleba discuss efforts to provide additional security, humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a telephonic conversation and discussed their coordinated efforts to provide Ukraine with additional security and humanitarian assistance, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a readout.

Dynamite News · Mar 10, 2022