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Blinken, Ukraine FM Kuleba discuss return of US diplomats, aid package
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday discussed the return of American diplomats to Ukraine as well as an aid of $33 bn to the war-torn country with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.
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India developed ties with Russia as US couldn't do it earlier: Blinken
In the case of India, there is a relationship that goes back decades. And Russia, for India, was out of necessity a partner of choice when we were not in a position to be a partner: Antony Blinken
US offers $10 mn for information on Russian intelligence officers
The US is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of Russian intelligence officers who have allegedly conducted activities against the United States, the State said
China paying price for sitting on fence in Russia-Ukraine conflict: Blinken
China is paying a "reputational cost" for sitting on fence on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken told lawmakers on Tuesday.
US says will reopen Kyiv embassy, 'Russia has already failed' in war aims
U.S. officials said they pledged new assistance worth $713 million for Zelenskiy's government and other countries in the region
Russia failing in war aims, Ukraine succeeding: US State Secretary Blinken
The trip by Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is the highest-level American visit to the Kyiv since Russia invaded in late February
US-India need continued collaboration to face 'biggest challenges': Blinken
Highlighting the "deeper academic" ties between the United States and India, Blinken said that the partnership is absolutely crucial and pertinent for addressing the problems of the 21st centu
Sharad Pawar questions Rajnath & Jaishankar's silence on Blinken's remarks
NCP President Sharad Pawar questioned Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar for not rebutting United State Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks on 'human rights abuses' in India
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Taliban's Afghan takeover has led to 'erosion of human rights': Blinken
Blinken's remarks came as the US state department released the 2021 Human Rights Report on Tuesday.
India, US mull using Indian shipyards for maintenance of American vessels
In a small but significant move, India and the US have decided to explore the possibilities of Indian shipyards not only maintaining but also repairing American navy ships. This is expected to not only further boost the India-US defence trade, but also bring additional business to the Indian shipyards. The decision was taken during the India-US 2+2 ministerial that was held here on Monday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken along with Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin led the American delegation while the Indian delegation was led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. "To further enhance defence industrial cooperation in the naval sector, both sides agreed to explore possibilities of utilising the Indian shipyards for repair and maintenance of ships of the US Maritime Sealift Command (MSC) to support mid-voyage repair of US Naval ships," said the joint statement issued after the 2+2 Dialogue. Over the past one decade, there has been enhanced
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Had 'incredibly productive' session of 2+2, says US State Secy Blinken
The just-concluded India US 2+2 Ministerial was "incredibly productive", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.
US monitoring rise in human rights abuses in India, says Blinken
India has previously rejected criticism by foreign governments and human rights groups on allegations that civil liberties have eroded in the country
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India, US reaffirm their desire for building advanced defence partnership
India and the US have reaffirmed their ambitions for building an advanced and comprehensive defence partnership in which militaries of the two nations coordinate closely together across all domains. In a joint statement issued after the conclusion of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue here on Monday, the two sides commended the significant and continuing progress in the India-US Major Defence Partnership. "Drawing on the momentum from the India-US Defence Policy Group meeting in October 2021, they reaffirmed their ambitions for building an advanced and comprehensive defence partnership in which the US and Indian militaries coordinate closely together across all domains," the statement said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation for 2+2 Ministerial, while the US side was represented by Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. As information-sharing forms an important pillar of the India-US
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US has not yet made decision on sanctions to India under CATSAA: Blinken
The US has not yet made any decision on potential sanctions or waivers to India under CATSAA law for its purchase of the S-400 missile defence system from Russia
India, US to restart commercial talks, CEO forum later this year: Blinken
Blinken made this announcement at a joint news conference with Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin along with their Indian counterparts
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Monitoring some recent 'concerning' human rights violations in India: US
The US is monitoring some recent "concerning developments" on human rights violations in India by some government, police, and prison officials, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
India-Russia ties developed when US was unable to be its partner: Blinken
He showed an understanding of New Delhi's position on Ukraine war
Blinken calls 4th India-US 2+2 dialogue 'momentous' in global affairs
US Secretary of State Blinken on Monday said that these meetings played a key role in strengthening bilateral ties
Blinken urges countries to refrain from major weapons deals with Russia
He made these marks after the conclusion of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the defence and foreign ministers of India and the United States.
Blinken calls 4th India-US 2+2 dialogue momentous moment in global affairs
Blinken said these 2+2 meetings have already played a key role in strengthening the bilateral relationship.
