U. S. Department Of State
Recent News About U. S. Department Of State
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The United States recently announced more than $10 billion in assistance to Ukraine – including budgetary support and additional energy assistance – in response to Russia’s attacks.
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The United States announced a contribution of more than $444 million in humanitarian assistance to Yemen, bringing their total support to more than $5.4 billion since the conflict began.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rasit Meredov and said the U.S. looks forward to addressing regional and global challenges like climate change.
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The U.S. government sanctioned six individuals associated with the Sinaloa Cartel for their involvement in the illegal trade of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States and its allies are more united than ever in their support for Ukraine during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Flake dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Ankara, underscoring their strong commitment to the U.S.-Turkey alliance, and Turkey's role as a NATO ally, a critical regional partner, and an important U.S. security partner.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken granted approval on Feb. 20 for the 32nd withdrawal of U.S. weaponry and equipment to Ukraine since August 2021, with an estimated value of $450 million.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the total U.S. humanitarian support for earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria reach $185 million so far just days before he visited Türkiye to view the devastation and relief efforts.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met last week to discuss the urgent need for humanitarian access in Syria in response to the Feb. 6 earthquakes.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met last week with the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, in which federal agencies committed to taking significant steps throughout 2023 to advance progress to combat human trafficking.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the release of 222 political prisoners by the Nicaraguan government with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada.
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The Conflict Observatory released a report that represents the most detailed public record of what happened to Ukraine's children who were sent to camps and other relevant facilities since Feb. 24, 2022.
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The United Kingdom and the United States jointly sanctioned seven individuals directly linked to cybercrime activity, including senior members allegedly part of the cybercrime gang Trickbot.
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More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed by widespread fires in Chile since Feb. 2 due to a heatwave and strong winds.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken discussed possibilities for further bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States is determined to do everything possible in the days, weeks and months ahead to help those affected by earthquakes that rattled Türkiye and Syria.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about maintaining strong security and economic ties as the first anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine approaches.
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The military coup in Burma, also known as Myanmar, took place Feb. 1, 2021, resulting in the overthrow of the democratically elected government and the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's de facto leader.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions against 22 individuals and entities tied to Russia's military-industrial complex.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken imposed visa restrictions Feb. 1 on individuals including Taliban members responsible for repressing women and girls in Afghanistan.