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Russia could veto UN aid going to Syria
Saturday, June 04, 2022
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., traveled to the southern border of Turkey to observe the flow of humanitarian aid to victims of the civil war in neighboring Syria.
Top US envoy takes trip to remind the world that millions inside Syria still need aid
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield travels to the Turkey-Syria border to remind the world of the need for continued aid for Syrians who are fleeing or in opposition-held parts of the country.
Secretary of State Blinken spells out the Biden administration's approach to China
Thursday, May 26, 2022
In a long awaited speech, Secretary of State Antony Blinken called China the most serious long term challenge to the international order and a test for U.S. diplomacy.
It's unclear whether the U.S. and Iran will return to the 2015 nuclear deal
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Biden administration came to office promising to revive a nuclear deal with Iran, but for months officials have said time is running out. The top negotiator is briefing Congress on the stalemate.
How the U.S.'s goals in Ukraine compare to Europe's goals
Monday, May 23, 2022
The U.S. wants to weaken Russia and help Ukraine win, while some in Europe are looking for a diplomatic solution.
The UN security council discussed how the war in Ukraine may worsen global hunger
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The U.S. is using its presidency of the UN Security Council to focus on food security, as much of the world worries about the ripple effects from the war in Ukraine.
State Secretary Blinken chairs UN meeting about global food security
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
State Secretary Antony Blinken is focusing on food security in a visit to the UN. He's also seeing Turkey's foreign minister, likely talking about its stance on NATO membership for Finland and Sweden.
What to know about Bridget Brink, the nominee for ambassador to Ukraine
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
The Biden administration is re-opening its embassy in Ukraine and hoping the Senate will approve a new ambassador. The nominee, Bridget Brink, was on Capitol Hill for her confirmation hearing Tuesday.
As UNSC chair, U.S. plans to focus on Russia's war in Ukraine and rising food prices
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
The U.S. plans to use its presidency of the Security Council this month to keep the spotlight on food security, as Russia's war in Ukraine has ripple effects in global food markets.
U.S. supports efforts to prosecute Russians for alleged war crimes, including at ICC
Friday, April 29, 2022
The U.S. is eager for the International Criminal Court to prosecute allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's not a member of the court itself.
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed freed from Russia in prisoner swap
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
A former U.S. Marine is on his way back to the United States after being released from Russian detention. Trevor Reed's release was part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
U.S. war aims shift in Ukraine — and bring additional risks
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The U.S. now believes Ukraine can win, a significant change in thinking, and is rushing in weapons. This raises the risk of widening the conflict, analysts say, and may destabilize the global economy.
The U.S. promises to gradually reopen its embassy in Ukraine
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Signaling renewed support for Ukraine, the U.S. says it will slowly return diplomats back to the Ukrainian capital. It also promised new military aid for the besieged country.
What a UN vote shows about how much of the world views the war in Ukraine
Saturday, April 09, 2022
l;;;;.There were many countries in the middle when it came to Thursday's vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
The Russia-Ukraine war is the focus of NATO foreign ministers' meeting
Thursday, April 07, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attending the meeting in Brussels. The U.S. and Europe are imposing new sanctions on Russia and promising to speed up deliveries of weapons to Ukraine.
Blinken says U.S. and Europe are following through on Ukraine commitments
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Diplomats are expressing outrage over reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. In Brussels and Washington, officials announced more sanctions to step up the pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
The UN says it needs a record-breaking $4.4 billion to help Afghanistan
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The United Nations is seeking $4.4 billion — a record amount — to help Afghanistan. The appeal comes as countries around the world try to deal with skyrocketing prices due to the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators sound optimistic after latest round of peace talks
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks. Experts discuss the outlines of a possible settlement to the war.
The U.S. has assessed that Russia's military has committed war crimes in Ukraine
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is gathering evidence of war crimes in Ukraine and is promising to hold Russia to account.
Russia is a permanent UN Security Council member, making accountability complicated
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Most countries at the UN are raising alarms about Russia's invasion, but since Russia is a permanent Security Council member, it's hard to hold it to account in the world body.