Antony Blinken

Blinken heads to Moldova and Czechia for Ukraine talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Moldova on May 29, to meet with President Maia Sandu and other top officials, Reuters reported.

29 May 2024, 03:39 PM

U.S. will conduct a 'comprehensive review' and introduce visa restrictions with Georgia over 'Russian law'

The U.S. will conduct a comprehensive review of its cooperation with Georgia over the 'Foreign Agents' law, also known as the 'Russian law', U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken announced on May 23.

24 May 2024, 09:53 AM

Blinken pushes Biden to end ban on Ukraine's use of U.S. weapons in Russia

After a "sobering" visit to Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to use American weapons against targets inside Russia, The New York Times reported on May 22.

23 May 2024, 12:09 PM

'Ukraine will make its own decisions': Blinken appears to walk back US 'ban' on striking targets inside Russia

In comments that could be seen as a softening of the U.S. ban on Ukraine using American weapons to strike targets inside Russia, U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken "Ukraine will have to make its own decisions" in response to criticism of the ban.

23 May 2024, 09:09 AM

Blinken visits Ukrainian drone manufacturing facility during Ukraine trip

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken toured a Ukrainian drone manufacturing facility while visiting Ukraine, Digital Transformation Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, reported on Twitter.

16 May 2024, 12:20 PM

US unveils $2B aid for Ukraine – Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new $2 billion aid package for Ukraine during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported on Facebook on May 15.

15 May 2024, 05:20 PM

Blinken urges Ukraine to persist in corruption fight, citing Russia's path as warning

Despite some progress in the fight against corruption, Ukraine still has a lot to do in this direction, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a speech to students of the Ihor Sikorskyi Kyiv Polytechnic Institute on May 14.

15 May 2024, 12:18 PM

Ukraine needs to mobilize more troops — Secretary Blinken

The Ukrainian military needs an influx of recruits, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on May 14. According to him, this will strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities both now and in the future.

15 May 2024, 02:23 AM

Blinken, Kuleba have lunch at veteran-owned restaurant in Kyiv — photo

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a working lunch at Veterano Pizza in Kyiv, BBC reported on May 14.

14 May 2024, 10:06 PM

Zelenskyy-Blinken Kyiv meeting: talks on Patriot supply and Global Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the battlefield situation, Ukrainian troop support, and further defense cooperation during their meeting in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said on X on May 14.

14 May 2024, 05:17 PM

Ukraine needs two Patriot air defense systems to protect Kharkiv and Oblast - Zelenskyy tells Blinken

Ukraine needs two more Patriot air defense systems to protect Kharkiv and Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken on May 14, Ukrinform reported.

14 May 2024, 02:40 PM

U.S. Secretary of State visits Kyiv to boost morale and aid delivery

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv for a two-day visit to "demonstrate unwavering support" and help channel the delivery of a recently approved $60 billion aid package to defend "freedom against Russian aggression," WSJ reported on May 14.

14 May 2024, 01:24 PM

U.S. State Secretary Blinken arrives in Kyiv on reassurance tour

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on May 14 for his first visit to the Ukrainian capital since the U.S. Congress passed a long-awaited aid bill for Ukraine last month, Reuters reported.

14 May 2024, 08:51 AM

Russia ramps up weapon production faster than ever with Chinese support — Blinken

Russia has produced munitions, missiles, tanks, and armored vehicles, at a faster pace over the last year than at any time in its modern history, including during the Cold War, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a conversation with World Economic Forum President Borge Brende.

30 April 2024, 01:29 PM

Blinken declares Putin's plans for Ukraine defeated by global unity

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's initial plans for the war in Ukraine have failed, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on April 29.

29 April 2024, 07:30 PM

US State Secretary Blinken in China to urge Beijing to stop aiding Russia's defense industry

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai on a three-day visit to China, Reuters reported on April 24.

24 April 2024, 06:04 PM

China a key supplier to Russia’s military complex — Blinken

China has cemented itself as the main supplier of critically important components for Russia’s military-industrial complex, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on April 19, as reported by Reuters.

19 April 2024, 09:06 PM

Blinken urges immediate approval of Ukraine aid by US Congress, warning of looming deadline

There is a “real risk” it’ll be too late for Ukraine if the U.S. Congress does not approve a military aid bill now, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, The Guardian reported on April 19.

19 April 2024, 06:03 PM

Blinken to visit China next week, discussions to include war in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit China on April 23 for an official working trip. The Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomed Washington’s commitment to maintaining bilateral diplomatic ties, Reuters reported on April 18.

18 April 2024, 08:12 PM

Elon Musk compares nuclear apocalypse with possible NATO membership for Ukraine

U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk has compared possible NATO membership for Ukraine with a nuclear apocalypse movie, in a post on Twitter on April 5.

5 April 2024, 11:35 AM

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