U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called on the UN Security Council to stop Iran and the DPRK from supporting Russia. He emphasized the need to seek a just peace based on UN principles to stop Putin's aggression.
France will provide 60 million euros to Ukraine by the end of the year to support the energy sector due to the destruction of critical infrastructure by Russia. The announcement comes as winter approaches and Ukraine needs quick energy solutions.
At the G7+ meeting in New York, Andriy Sybiga called on allies to urgently strengthen Ukraine's energy system. He emphasized the need to protect, restore, and ensure the long-term sustainability of Ukraine's energy sector.
Ukraine's international partners have mobilized more than $4 billion to restore energy infrastructure. The United States has allocated $1.8 billion, and other countries have also made significant contributions to help Ukraine get through the winter.
Iran has not delivered launchers with Fath-360 missiles, raising questions about when and if the weapons will be put into service. The reasons are unclear, raising questions about the possible use of these weapons against Ukraine.
The U. S. State Department has reviewed the plan for Ukraine's victory presented by Zelenskyy and considers it effective. The United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance and is confident in its victory.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is making his ninth visit to Israel since the start of the Gaza war. The goal is to secure a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar.
Hamas has announced that it will not participate in a new round of ceasefire talks in Gaza scheduled for Thursday in Qatar. The group insists on implementing the proposal of July 2.
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken says ceasefire talks in Gaza have reached the final stage. The US is working with Egypt and Qatar on an agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Israel has informed the US of its responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The phone conversation between Biden and Netanyahu after the incident was tense, but the US is not yet ready to put significant pressure on Israel.
Hamas unanimously elected Yahya Sinwar as chairman of the political bureau to replace the murdered Ismail Haniyeh. Sinwar is considered an extremist and is suspected of organizing the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the worsening situation in the Middle East could prevent a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He urged the parties to complete the negotiations, emphasizing that there is no reason to delay the agreement.
Penny Pritzker resigns as US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery due to term limits. Her duties will be taken over by Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, who will continue to support Ukraine.
The United States remains committed to Israel's security and is preparing to support its defense against Iran. At the same time, the United States is working to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent further conflicts.
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.
Iran's President says the country will retaliate against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh. The United States warns of a possible Iranian attack on Israel, and Russia intensifies cooperation with Iran.
The Israeli Foreign Minister received a warning about Iran's intention to attack through its Hungarian counterpart. Israel calls on the world to demand that Iran be held accountable for its aggressive actions.
US President Joe Biden is planning a meeting with the national security team due to the worsening situation in the Middle East. The United States is strengthening its military presence in the region amid concerns about a possible Iranian attack on Israel.
Iran has warned the planes about changing routes. The United States warns of a possible attack by Iran and Hezbollah on Israel, and airlines suspend flights to the region.
US Secretary of State Blinken informs G7 ministers of a possible Iranian attack on Israel in the next 24-48 hours. The United States expects Hezbollah and other Iranian allies in the region to participate.
The United States rejects the election results in Venezuela, declaring the victory of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Venezuela's Supreme Court has launched an investigation into the disputed election at Maduro's request.
US Secretary of State Blinken asked Qatar to convey a message to Iran and Hezbollah, urging them not to escalate the situation after the assassination of Hamas leaders. Qatar agreed to mediate in this matter.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, prompting threats of Israeli retaliation. The assassination heightened concerns about the expansion of the Gaza conflict to the Middle East.
The United States suspends more than $95 million in aid to the Georgian government due to anti-democratic actions. Blinken said that the actions of the Georgian government are incompatible with the norms of EU and NATO membership.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the U.S. was not involved in the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. He emphasized the importance of a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.
The U. S. Deputy Secretary of State said he expects India to cooperate more actively with Ukraine. Indian media reports that Prime Minister Modi may visit Ukraine in August, which would be his first visit since the Russian invasion.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken criticized China's escalation and illegal actions in the South China Sea.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Russian counterpart Lavrov at the ASEAN summit. This was the day after Wang Yi met with Ukrainian Minister Kuleba in China.
Senior U. S. officials said Iran has made progress in developing nuclear weapons since the April attack on Israel. Secretary of State Blinken said Iran could be "one or two weeks away from doing that".