United States Department of State

Russia will never capture Kyiv, as there is incredible resistance from Ukraine and support from the United States, France and other countries. This was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in an interview with a French media holding.

Blinken and Macron reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression during their meeting in Paris.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed hope that the upcoming NATO summit will be devoted to developing a roadmap for Ukraine's accession to the Alliance.

U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker is planning a visit to Romania to discuss with officials and business representatives the country's contribution to regional cooperation, emergency assistance to Ukraine in the energy sector, and long-term investments in infrastructure in Romania and Ukraine.

The United States expresses concern about the Russia-China partnership and warns China against supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine.

The Philippines has ordered a maritime security beef-up to counter the challenges of territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea amid escalating tensions and mutual accusations.

American journalist Evan Gershkowitz was detained in russia on espionage charges, prompting condemnation from President Biden and other U. S. officials, who called it an unfair attempt to use Americans as bargaining chips.

Russia's massive attack on March 22 caused serious damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, requiring urgent repairs and an increase in generating capacity, especially maneuvering capacity for Kharkiv and Odesa, as well as strengthening air defense and physical protection of facilities.

Russian investigators claim to have detained another suspect in the Crocus City terrorist attack, claiming that the attackers allegedly received money and cryptocurrency from Ukraine to finance the crime, although the United States denies Ukraine's involvement and has not provided any evidence.

The Philippines will take countermeasures against "dangerous attacks" by Chinese ships and is negotiating with allies to protect its sovereignty in the South China Sea dispute.

Russia has falsely accused Ukraine and the West of involvement in the terrorist attack on the Russian shopping center Crocus, using the tragedy to justify its illegal war against Ukraine, a US State Department spokesman said.

Blinken and Stoltenberg discussed preparations for the upcoming NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting, including strengthening NATO's support for Ukraine, as well as priorities for the Washington Summit dedicated to NATO's 75th anniversary.

Blinken said that despite efforts to combat ISIS, the attack on the Russian shopping center serves as a tragic reminder that ISIS remains a potentially powerful force that must continue to be fought.

The US State Department rejected Russia's accusations of Ukraine's involvement in the Crocus City terrorist attack, saying there was no evidence of Ukraine's involvement and calling the accusations Russian propaganda aimed at justifying aggression against Ukraine.

Ukraine has struck Russian oil refineries outside its territory, but the United States does not support such strikes and has communicated this long-standing policy to Ukraine.

Israeli Defense Minister Galant will meet with U. S. Defense Secretary Austin to ask for an expedited transfer of more U.S. weapons and equipment, including precision munitions and fighter jets, to support Israel's war in Gaza.

The EU is considering approving a €5 billion fund to help Ukraine and using the excess profits from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said.

Authoritarian regimes use technology to undermine democracy and human rights, so technology should be used to support democratic values and norms, according to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea during US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit to South Korea, escalating regional tensions.

The US is negotiating with Niger to terminate a military agreement that allowed US troops to remain in the country, due to concerns over the recent military coup in Niger.

Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is under investigation by the US federal authorities for the potential role of the platforms in facilitating the illegal sale and distribution of drugs.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken the need and urgency for continued U.S. and international support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery munitions, warning that the lack of such support would undermine U.S. leadership and jeopardize U.S. national security.

Israel has approved a plan for a potential attack on the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, keeping hope alive for a ceasefire and considering a Hamas proposal to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Secretary Blinken discussed with IAEA Director General Grossi the role of promoting the peaceful use of nuclear technology.

The White House opposes Speaker Johnson's proposal to provide Ukraine with aid in the form of a loan, arguing that the aid bill passed by the Senate meets Ukraine's defense needs and US national security interests.

The United States condemns the fake elections held by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories and will never recognize their legitimacy or results.

The United States condemns the fake elections held by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories and will never recognize their legitimacy or results, reaffirming its position that Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions and Crimea are part of sovereign Ukraine.

The U. S. State Department believes that providing Ukraine with a loan and burdening its economy with foreign debt is not the best way for Kyiv to get back on its feet and defend itself without the help of other countries.

The White House proposes to allocate $482 million in support for Ukraine in the budget for the next fiscal year, which will help rebuild Ukraine's economy, strengthen its defense capabilities, and advance reforms for EU accession.

The United States has joined an international coalition created to free all Ukrainian children illegally deported or forcibly transferred by Russia and to ensure accountability.