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December 5, 09:40 PM • 3680 views10:31 PM • 10067 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 29656 viewsThe US State Department has declared its readiness to defend Israel from attacks and terrorism. At the same time, the United States calls on all parties to de-escalate and will take measures to protect its interests in the Middle East.
The United States is engaged in intensive diplomacy to reduce tensions after the assassination of the Hamas leader. Blinken calls on all sides to refrain from escalation and work toward a ceasefire in Gaza.
WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U. S. Marine Paul Whelan have been released from a Russian prison as part of a prisoner exchange. Both Americans, accused of espionage, are leaving Russian territory.
The U. S. State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information on the location of DPRK hacker Kim Jong Hyuk. He is associated with the Andariel group, which attacks foreign companies and institutions.
The US State Department commented on Kuleba's visit to Beijing. Miller emphasized the importance of China recognizing the aggressor and the victims in the war and hearing about Ukraine's losses directly from Kyiv.
The U. S. will support Armenia in improving its security sector. A civilian advisor from the U.S. Army will work at the Armenian Ministry of Defense to help strengthen Armenian-American relations.
China has significantly reduced the volume of semiconductor supplies to russia after the new US sanctions. From January to may 2024, the supply of advanced components through Hong Kong fell by 28%, and through mainland China - by 19%.
Biden has delegated some of his functions and authority over the Ukraine Support Act to the heads of the U. S. Treasury and State Departments. The Treasury Secretary will be responsible for financial aspects, while the Secretary of State will be responsible for diplomatic and strategic issues.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov complained about alleged “threats” to Russia from the West, while US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that Russia sees a threat in the fact that democracy is functioning on its borders, denying any military threat to Russia before its invasion of Ukraine.
The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the American people and the bipartisan majority in Congress strongly support continued military assistance to Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression, responding to past criticism from Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee J. D. Vance.
The US State Department has commented on the statement by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the potential of the second Peace Summit and that this time Russia could be invited.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that there is no doubt that North Korea is providing significant military support to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hopes that Ukraine will become a member of the North Atlantic alliance within the next decade and has called for increased military assistance to Ukraine.
For the sake of Ukraine's interests, Ukraine is open to "working with everyone and solving problems," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, commenting on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Kyiv.
If Russia tries to expand the front, Ukraine will be allowed to fire at greater distances, a State Department official said.
At the upcoming NATO summit, Ukraine will be told that in order to join the Alliance, it needs to take additional measures to fight corruption.
The United States sees the bilateral security agreement signed with Ukraine as part of a bridge to Ukraine's eventual NATO membership, reaffirming its commitment to Ukraine's security, democratic, economic, and military development.
US intelligence indicates that a large-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah could break out in the next few weeks if a ceasefire agreement is not reached in Gaza.
The US State Department confirms the natural death of an employee of the US Embassy in Kyiv.
The US State Department supports international investigations into Russia's crimes in Ukraine, including arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for former Russian Defense Minister Shoigu and chief of the General Staff Gerasimov for atrocities committed during the illegal invasion.
The U. S. State Department denies any connection between detained journalist Evan Gershkovich and the U.S. government or intelligence agencies, contrary to Russia's claims.
Andriy Yermak discussed with John Bass the G7 summit, the global peace summit, the security agreement, sanctions, Ukraine's sovereignty and other issues related to US support for Ukraine.
US undersecretary of State for political affairs John Bass met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine's urgent defense needs against the Russian invasion.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the United States had blocked the supply of weapons needed by Israel for a "war for its existence," but the White House, State Department and Pentagon were baffled by his statement and denied any information about such a blockade.
US senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bill recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under US law that would allow US citizens to sue Russia for crimes such as torture and hostage-taking, and receive compensation at the expense of confiscated Russian assets.
US Deputy Secretary of State John Bass arrived in Kiev today, June 21, to meet with Ukrainian officials and confirm US support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
According to the US State Department, Russia plans to leave Ukrainians without electricity and heat in the winter, striking at Ukraine's energy facilities.
During Blinken's may visit to Kiev, President Zelensky expressed gratitude for the US military assistance, but was disappointed that Blinken focused on corruption issues during their tense meeting, the Washington Post reports.
