White House reportedly seeks to defund NATO, UN in State Department cuts
The proposed cuts for the next fiscal year would reportedly leave $28.4 billion for all State Department activities, a 48% reduction from the 2025 budget approved by Congress.
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US offers sympathy to Ukraine after deadly Sumy attack — but no mention of pressure on Russia
"The United States extends our deepest condolences to the victims of today's horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X. The statement did not include condemnation of Russia's actions or calls for increased sanctions on Moscow.
'Nothing else can be discussed' about Russia, Ukraine until 'the killing stops,' US State Department says
"It is a dynamic that will not be solved militarily. It is a meat grinder," U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said. "There is nothing else (that) can be discussed for the outcome until the shooting and the killing stops."
Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine 'disturbing,' US says
"China is a major enabler of Russia in the war in Ukraine," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on April 8.
Rubio to discuss Ukraine, NATO in Brussels this week
"In Brussels, Secretary Rubio will attend the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting to discuss security priorities for the Alliance, including increased Allied defense investment and securing lasting peace in Ukraine," State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.
State Department did not delete investigation data into abducted Ukrainian children, spokesperson says
The Trump administration cut funding to an initiative led by Yale University that tracked Russian war crimes, including the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. The database included thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia and there were concerns the data may have been deleted.
Maxar Technologies restricts Ukraine's access to satellite imagery amid US halt to intelligence sharing
Kyiv has relied on high-resolution satellite images for defense and strategic planning, tracking Russian troop movements, assessing battlefield conditions, and monitoring Russian infrastructure damage.
'Initial steps' identified — US comments on Istanbul talks with Russia about embassy operations
"The United States raised concerns regarding access to banking and contracted services as well as the need to ensure stable and sustainable staffing levels at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow," the U.S. State Department said.
Ukraine not on agenda in next US-Russia talks, State Department says
"To be clear, there are no political or security issues on the agenda. Ukraine is not on the agenda," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said in an email to Reuters. U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Istanbul on Feb. 27.
State Department officials want to unfreeze US aid to Ukraine, Politico reports
These exemptions would extend beyond the U.S. waiver for "life-saving" programs and would allow Ukraine to receive funding for demining, narcotics control, and civil society projects.
US requests European countries to draft proposals outlining post-war security assurances for Ukraine, FT reports
The U.S. has asked European countries to outline their potential security and peacekeeping contributions to Ukraine as part of any future peace negotiations with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 15, citing undisclosed sources.
US judge temporarily halts Trump's federal aid freeze, NYT reports
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo that sought to freeze up to $3 billion in funding for various U.S. federal programs, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Jan. 28.
US teacher in Russian prison declared wrongfully detained, Associated Press reports
The U.S. government has officially classified Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher jailed in Russia on drug charges, as wrongfully detained, the State Department announced on Dec. 27.
North Korean soldiers 'legitimate targets' for Ukrainian military, US official says
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller warned that if North Korean troops crossed the border into Ukraine to fight for Russia, that would mark a serious "escalation" in the war.
US announces visa bans for individuals over undermining Georgian democracy
The U.S. State Department announced visa bans for approximately 20 Georgian individuals for undermining democracy in the country, according to the department’s statement on Dec. 12.
US suspends strategic partnership with Georgia amid mass protests
"Georgian Dream’s various anti-democratic actions have violated the core tenets of our U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership ... As a result, the United States has suspended this mechanism."
Marco Rubio confirmed as Trump's secretary of state pick
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 13 officially confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for the secretary of state, the U.S.'s top diplomacy job.
Over 200 Russian drones shot down by US-funded mobile fire teams since January, US ambassador reports
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said on Nov. 3 that the U.S. State Department has funded 800 mobile fire teams in Ukraine, which have shot down over 200 Russian drones since January 2024.
US lifted weapons ban for Ukraine's Azov Brigade, WP reports
The United States will allow Ukraine's Azov Brigade to use weapons provided by the U.S. to fight Russia's full-scale invasion, the U.S. State Department announced on June 10, reversing a long-standing policy.
US State Department 'deeply concerned' over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
"Using a normal, routine, and democratic transition as an excuse for military provocations risks escalation and erodes longstanding norms," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
US State Department: US preparing more aid packages for Ukraine
"We are working on other packages. I think you can expect to see us get back to the kind of tempo that we were at before we had this break in funding," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters.
US representatives not to attend Putin's inauguration
U.S. representatives will not attend Vladimir Putin's inauguration on May 7, but Washington recognizes him as Russia's president, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on May 6.
US State Department: No position on Ukraine's suspension of consular services
U.S. State Department spokesperson Dan Cisek said it is a "difficult question" but that the "government of Ukraine has the right to define its policy" on this issue.
Russian GRU unit linked to mysterious attacks on US officials abroad
A collaborative investigation by The Insider uncovered evidence linking the mysterious health condition known as the Havana Syndrome to members of Russia's military intelligence agency. GRU Unit 29155 reportedly used directed energy weapons to target overseas U.S. government personnel.
US State Department: 'We do not believe Putin has advantage in the war'
The U.S. does not believe that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has gained the upper hand in the war against Ukraine amid the capture of Avdiivka and the failure of Congress to pass a large-scale aid package for Ukraine.
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