Blinken: US Does Not Encourage Kiev to Attack Russia, But Will Continue Military Aid – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington does not encourage Kiev troops to strike the territory of Russia, but will continue to provide Ukraine with the military assistance it needs to defend itself.

“It’s Done”: Liz Truss Reportedly Texts Antony Blinken after Nord Stream Attack

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss reportedly sent a text message saying ‘it’s done’ to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken immediately after the Nord Stream attack, according to an online commentator.

US Claims China Wants to Seize Taiwan “on A Much Faster Timeline”

Beijing has decided to capture Taiwan much faster than previously thought and may use force to do so, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed.

US Reviewing Number Of Response Options Against Saudi Arabia Over OPEC+ Cuts - Blinken

Washington is considering "a number of response options," including against Saudi Arabia," after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to cut oil production by two million barrels per day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.

US Statements On Admissibility Of Strikes On DPR, LPR Approaching Dangerous Line - Antonov - UrduPoint

The United States is approaching a dangerous brink when it says Western weapons could be used to make strikes on the territory of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said in a statement.

US Secretary of State Makes Unannounced Visit to Ukraine - Tasnim News Agency

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unscheduled visit to Kiev on Thursday as the Biden administration announced major new military aid worth more than $2 billion for Ukraine.

US intel key to aiding Kyiv before war: Blinken

United States intelligence was vital in building support for Ukraine ahead of Russia’s special operation earlier this year, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

Efforts to pressure, isolate Russia: Blinken meets China’s Wang

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bali after a G20 ministerial meeting on the Indonesian island where the top US diplomat led efforts to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.

Ukraine war could last months, years, had reached a "critical phase": Stoltenberg

 

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 Speaking to reporters at NATO’s headquarters in Brussels Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns that Russia's special operation in Ukraine could last "for many months, for even years".
However, he also appealed to Putin to “sit down in good faith … [and] find a political solution” to end the conflict.
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•  US, Allies Providing Ukraine With 10 Anti-Tank Systems For Every Russian Tank - Blinken

The United States and their allies are providing Ukraine with 10 anti-tank systems for every single Russian tank in the country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

"To put this in perspective: between the United States and other allies and partners, for every Russian tank in Ukraine, we have provided or will soon provide 10 anti-tank systems. Ten for every single Russian tank," Blinken told NBC news.

Palestinian president urges to end Israeli occupation in talks with Blinken - China.org.cn

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday told visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories must end through a political solution.

Blinken: USA Will Support Ukraine Militarily If Diplomacy Fails! – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed on Tuesday that his country will provide Ukraine with the needed military capabilities to face Russia if diplomacy fails.

EU Ready To Respond With Severe Measures To Russias Next Steps - Borrell - UrduPoint

The European Union is ready to respond with "severe measures" against Russia in the event of further escalation in Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday after his phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Lavrov reveals outcome of security talks with Blinken — RT

Washington has pledged to respond in writing to Moscow’s proposed security guarantees, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced following talks with his American counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Lavrov to Hold Talks with Blinken in Geneva on January 21, Diplomat Confirms - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Geneva on January 21, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on Thursday.

Blinkens Words About Russias Role In Kazakhstan Childish Babble - Zakharova - UrduPoint

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called "childish babble" and "nonsense" the statements made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the Russian decision to send troops to Kazakhstan as part of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) peacekeeping contingent.

US secretary of state speaks with Sudan’s ousted premier

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke late Tuesday with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok after he was released from army custody, said the State Department.

In a statement, spokesman Ned Price said Blinken welcomed Hamdok's release and reiterated his call on Sudanese military forces to free all civilian leaders in detention and to ensure their safety.

La comunidad internacional espera que Afganistan no se convierta en el refugio del terrorismo

 Los talibanes se comprometen a luchar contra el terrorismo tras recibir más de mil millones de dólares de una la comunidad internacional que les mira con escepticismo.

LIVE: Blinken testifies on US withdrawal from Afghanistan before Foreign Relations Committee

 

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Taliban must allow departures from Afghanistan, Blinken says | Al Jazeera

The new Taliban-led Afghan government must live up to its commitments to allow safe passage for those looking to leave Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

US Lawmakers to Probe Biden Administration over 'Horrifying' Afghanistan Withdrawal - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Members of the US Congress, including many of US President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, said on Tuesday they were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, vowing to investigate what went wrong.