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The U. S. Department of State and the German Marshall Fund of the United States have announced the creation of the Ukraine Cities Partnership, a new public-private initiative to help redevelop and rebuild sustainable, inclusive, and resilient Ukrainian cities.
The Kremlin does not recognize the ICC arrest warrants for two Russian commanders accused of war crimes in Ukraine.
The US State Department supported the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants for two Russian military commanders for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Ukraine.
Russia threatens nuclear war in response to Macron's comments about a possible NATO deployment to Ukraine.
The delivery of aid to Gaza has slowed due to disputes over security responsibilities and infrastructure constraints, which is exacerbating malnutrition among children.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announces that Victoria Nuland will soon resign as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.
A US Air Force employee was arrested for allegedly disclosing classified information about Ukrainian military targets to a dating site from February to April 2022.
The US State Department spokesperson called putin's threats to use nuclear weapons if Western troops enter Ukraine irresponsible and inappropriate rhetoric for a nuclear power.
The U. S. Secretary of State has awarded the 2022 International Women's Prize for Courage to 12 women from around the world who have advocated for human rights and gender equality at the risk of their lives.
The meeting of G20 finance ministers in Brazil ended without a joint statement due to disagreements between the countries over the assessment of the war in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy.
The United States joined 44 countries that initiated an OSCE investigation into Russia's arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians and other abuses.
Former US Ambassador to Bolivia Victor Manuel Rocha pleaded guilty to spying for Cuba for decades. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, this is one of the largest and longest-running infiltrations of a foreign agent into the government.
Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk discussed Ukraine's defense needs with his American partners and called for continued military support to restore Ukraine's territorial integrity and reduce Russian aggression.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski called on the West to urgently provide Ukraine with ammunition, as the Ukrainian Armed Forces are fighting bravely against Russia but lack the necessary weapons.
The Pentagon is considering using the remaining $4 billion in military aid to support Ukraine's defense forces as the Senate delays approval of further financial assistance.
The US State Department spokesperson said that the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine is extremely serious due to the lack of ammunition for the Ukrainian military and called on the US Congress to vote for aid.
Congressional inaction to approve additional aid will make it harder for Ukrainian troops to succeed in their fight against Russian forces, a US State Department spokesman said.
Biden and Republican Senator Ron Johnson held an intensive meeting at the White House to discuss government funding and continued military assistance to Ukraine before the deadline for passing a spending bill.
The initiative aims to promote understanding and respect for the experience of veterans to help them adapt to civilian life after a trauma in war.
A State Department spokesman said Ukraine could do more to fight corruption, despite some anti-corruption measures taken in recent years.
The West plans to involve third countries in supplying ammunition to Ukraine to support its defense against Russian invasion, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
The Israeli military cabinet was presented with a plan to evacuate Palestinians from the city of Rafah in Gaza and provide humanitarian aid to southern Gaza to prevent looting.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has announced that he will run for a second term in 2025 after voting in the February 25 parliamentary elections.
The United States has condemned the sham parliamentary and local elections in Belarus as not free and fair due to a climate of fear, lack of democratic processes, denial of registration to opposition parties, and imprisonment of political figures.
U. S. intelligence warns allies that Russia could launch a nuclear weapon into orbit this year, according to media reports, although details are unclear and opinions within U.S. agencies are divided.
The United States announces new sanctions that will target Russia's military-industrial complex and enforce previous sanctions in response to Navalny's death.
The State Department spokesman said that although Russia has had some success in the war because Ukraine initially lacked weapons, Ukrainian troops have now made significant progress in confronting the Russian military.
G20 foreign ministers are meeting in Rio de Janeiro to discuss global tensions, including Russia's war against Ukraine, and ways to improve multilateral organizations ahead of the annual G20 summit.
The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with the former U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine to discuss direct assistance in providing air defense equipment for the Odesa region, demining the Black Sea, and ensuring free navigation.
The UN calls on the U. S. to continue funding humanitarian organizations to support refugees in Ukraine.