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Blinken, Ukraine minister discuss more assistance to war-torn nation

Antony Blinken and Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba had a telephonic conversation and discussed their coordinated efforts to provide Ukraine with additional security and humanitarian assistance

Ukraine war: US, allies discuss Russia oil import sanctions, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US and its allies are having a very active discussion about banning the import of Russian oil and natural gas in the latest escalation of their sanctions

Blinken says Ukraine can 'absolutely' win ongoing war against Russia

Blinken made the remarks during an interview with the BBC on Friday night following a meeting with his European Union (EU) counterparts in Brussels.

Using citizens as human shields common in Russian disinformation: US DoS

After Russia's claim of Indian students being used as human shields in Ukraine, the US Department of State said they have not seen any verified report of such incidents

Anthony Blinken says Russian 'crimes' mounting by hour in Ukraine

Addressing UNHCR, US Secretary of State says, 'We must send a resolute and unified message that President Putin should unconditionally stop this"

Blinken assures more sanctions against Russia, says Ukrainian FM

Ukrainian Foreign Minister also held talks with Lithuanian counterpart Gabrielius Landsbergis and Singapore counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan.

Blinken, G7 FMs speak with Ukrainian FM Kuleba, express 'united support'

The meeting comes after the news on Sunday of Ukraine agreeing to meet a Russian delegation in Belarus

Blinken dials Jaishankar, stresses collective response to Ukrainian crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a phone call with S Jaishankar stressed the importance of a strong collective response to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, an official spokesperson said.

Russia may launch full-blown invasion of Ukraine before night is over: US

The Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, on Wednesday approved declaring a state of emergency in the whole country except for Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Blinken says 'does not make sense' to meet Lavrov, meeting called off

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local) authorized additional movements of US forces and military equipment in Europe to "strengthen" Baltic allies in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Blinken drops meeting with Russia's Lavrov, says Moscow rejected diplomacy

Western nations imposes new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday after President Putin recognises breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.

China says it is concerned about 'worsening' situation in Ukraine

China is concerned about the "worsening" situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, repeating his call for all parties to show restraint and resolve differences through dialogue.

Blinken calls Chinese counterpart, discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions

This phone call comes in light of Russia's recognization of the independence of breakaway regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine which has increased tensions in the region

Clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Blinken

Condemning Putin's decision to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk as independent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday stated it a clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

US committed to diplomacy but Russia appears set to invade Ukraine: Blinken

West fears imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, estimating that more than 150,000 Russian troops have encircled the country.

Blinken, Baerbock discuss Ukraine, warn Russia of 'massive consequences'

The German Foreign Minister said there is a new war impending right in the middle of Europe, 'Russia issues an absolutely unacceptable threat with their troop's buildup vis-a-vis Ukraine,'

Blinken to meet Lavrov next week if Russia does not invade Ukraine

Tensions over Ukraine have increased in recent months, with Russia and NATO accusing each other of amassing troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border.

US State Secy Blinken expresses concern over civilian casualties in Yemen

Yemen has been mired in civil war since September 2014 when the Houthi militia forced the internationally recognized government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi out of the capital Sanaa.

Blinken, Estonian Foreign Minister call on Russia to de-escalate in Ukraine

Over the past months, Russia has amassed more than 150,000 troops around Ukraine's borders.

US temporarily relocates its embassy in Ukraine as invasion fears mount

Washington has been releasing intelligence purporting an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine