United States Department of State

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.

The United States has approved a $360 million arms sale to Taiwan, including missiles, drones and related equipment, to help maintain military balance and stability in the region amid tensions with China.

The US military-industrial corporation Northrop Grumman plans to start producing medium-caliber ammunition in Ukraine as part of a joint production agreement between the Pentagon and the Ukrainian government, with plans to expand production to tank and artillery ammunition.

Secretary Blinken said that the upcoming NATO summit will focus on ensuring Ukraine's long-term success, and if Putin expects the allies to weaken their support for Ukraine, he is mistaken.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the most likely candidate to become the next NATO Secretary General, according to current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken condemned China, Iran and North Korea for supporting Russia's military economy and defense industrial base, which made Russia's invasion of Ukraine possible.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's "conditions for ending the war" in Ukraine, including demands for Ukraine's disarmament, are contrary to common sense, the UN Charter and basic morality, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.

American journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of spying for russia, will stand trial in a closed court in yekaterinburg at the end of the month, and the United States wants to participate.

U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announces more than $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine to support the energy sector, humanitarian needs, and civilian security.

Putin's potential visit to North Korea could deepen military ties between the two countries in violation of UN resolutions, which is a concern for South Korea and the United States.

According to media reports, the Biden administration lifted the ban on the supply of weapons to the Azov Regiment, allowing the former volunteer group, now part of the National Guard of Ukraine, to gain access to US military assistance, as well as other units, in the face of the Russian invasion.

Four American teachers were stabbed while visiting a partner university in the northern Chinese city of Jilin.