John Kirby

White House clarifies sanctions against Russia aren't tied to peace talks

The Biden administration denied that new sanctions against Russia were used as a "bargaining chip" in potential peace talks, as there is no indication the parties are ready for such negotiations, White House adviser John Kirby said during a briefing on Jan. 11.

11 January 2025, 11:35 AM

Ukraine halts Russian gas transit, costing Moscow billions

The White House has called Ukraine’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas one of Moscow’s most costly defeats, stripping Russia of approximately $6.5 billion in annual revenue. White House National Security Advisor John Kirby made the remarks during a briefing, Ukrinform reported on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 12:51 PM

Ukraine alone to choose when and how to negotiate with Russia - the White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should independently decide when and under what conditions to begin negotiations with Russia, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said, Ukrinform reported on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 09:22 AM

US requires confidence in Ukraine's victory before NATO membership

The Biden administration wants assurance that Ukraine can win the war before considering its NATO membership, John Kirby, the White House's strategic communications coordinator, in an interview with the national telethon program on Nov. 11.

11 November 2024, 11:45 AM

Expert explains why U.S. democrats are disappointed with Ukraine’s Victory Plan

Deputy Director of the Center for Security Initiatives Maksym Skrypchenko told Radio NV why members of the U.S. Democratic Party are disappointed with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposed Victory Plan for Ukraine.

26 October 2024, 05:54 PM

US to announce large-scale sanctions package against Russia’s allies in coming days – White House

The U.S. will soon announce a major sanctions package targeting Russia’s allies in its war against Ukraine, White House adviser John Kirby said on Oct. 23.

24 October 2024, 10:04 AM

North Korea deploys thousands of troops into Russia

North Korea has moved at least 3,000 soldiers into eastern Russia, the White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said during the Oct. 23 press briefing.

24 October 2024, 08:29 AM

John Kirby on why BRICS poses no real threat to the U.S. and its allies

The U.S. doesn’t view BRICS as a threat to Western alliances, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said , The Economist Times reported on Oct. 22.

23 October 2024, 10:40 AM

White House slams Russia's energy attacks in Ukraine, focuses on critical air defense assistance

The U.S. “condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s continued war against Ukraine and its efforts to plunge the Ukrainian people into darkness,” White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said during the Aug. 26 press gaggle, the Voice of America wrote.

27 August 2024, 10:10 AM

US not budging on Ukraine arms restrictions

The United States insists on keeping the existing restrictions on using U.S.-supplied weapons to strike targets deep in Russian territory, although discussions on the matter with Ukraine continue, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said on Aug. 26.

27 August 2024, 12:44 AM

Kirby says Ukraine is not violating U.S. weapon use restrictions in Russia

Ukrainian forces are not violating restrictions on the use of American weapons in Russia, John Kirby, the White House National Security Council communications advisor, stated on Aug. 9.

10 August 2024, 09:45 PM

White House denies NATO allies’ concerns over Biden’s candidacy after debate stumble

The United States’ NATO allies have not expressed concern about President Joe Biden's candidacy after his poor performance in the debate against Donald Trump, the White House said on July 8, CNN reports.

9 July 2024, 12:42 PM

Ukraine has to win war against Russia before joining NATO — White House

Ukraine has to win its war against Russia before joining NATO, the White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said at the briefing on June 17.

18 June 2024, 11:38 AM

Despite 'reckless rhetoric', Russia not planning to use nukes - White House

Despite Russia's "aggressive rhetoric," the U.S. sees no signs that the aggressor nation is preparing to use nuclear weapons, White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby said.

7 May 2024, 01:26 PM

White House strives for more Ukraine aid amid Congressional stalemate

The Biden administration is actively seeking additional ways to provide urgent aid to Ukraine as the House of Representatives stalls on approving more assistance, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby emphasized during an April 2 briefing.

3 April 2024, 01:23 PM

Russians ‘pretty good manure salesmen’ in their lies about UA’s ties to terror attack — White House

Russian officials seem to be "pretty good manure salesmen", regarding their ever-changing claims about Ukraine’s supposed involvement in the Crocus City Hall terror attack, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, DW and The Hill reported.

29 March 2024, 10:15 AM

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