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Benjamin Hall: State Department vows to do ‘everything’ to help reporter injured in Ukraine

Hall was injured, photographer killed in attack blamed on Russia

The Independent UK

U.S. still engaging with Russia on Iran deal despite Ukraine - U.S. official

The United States continues to engage with Russia on reviving the Iran nuclear deal, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday, saying Moscow may now grasp that Ukraine-related sanctions should not affect the accord's implementation.

Reuters

Families of Americans detained in Venezuela ask Biden to stay the course in Maduro talks

WASHINGTON — The families of eight U.S. citizens who remain imprisoned in Venezuela have come to President Joe Biden’s defense over his outreach to the nation’s autocratic leader, Nicolás Maduro, asking him to stay the course with dialogue in the face of political headwinds at home.

Miami Herald

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U.S. open to 'diplomatic alternatives' if Russia blocks return to Iran deal

Washington would be open to "diplomatic alternatives" to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon if a deadlock sparked by sanctions against Russia makes a formal return to the 2015 nuclear deal impossible, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Reuters

Sullivan raised concerns over China's support for Russia in Rome meeting -State Dept

A U.S. delegation led by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "raised directly and very clearly" concerns over China's support for Russia during a meeting with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Reuters

Report: Missiles may have targeted U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq

"There is no damage or casualties at any U.S. Government facility," a State Department spokesperson told Axios.

Axios

Biden to Authorize Further $200M for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden is authorizing the State Department to provide additional aid to Ukraine of up to $200 million. The funds would cover weapons as well as military services, education and training as Ukrainians seek to repel a Russian invasion. The aid is part of broader US support in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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U.S. ready to take diplomatic steps Ukraine will find helpful - State Dept

The United States is willing to take diplomatic steps that the Ukrainian government would find helpful, a State Department spokesperson said on Saturday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the West should be more involved in negotiations to end the war.

Reuters

US pays $2M a month to protect Pompeo, aide from Iran threat

The State Department says it's paying more than $2 million per month to provide 24-hour security to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a former top aide

The Independent UK

Report: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Working to Get Brittney Griner Released From Russia

Texas Rep. Colin Allred said he’s working with the State Department to arrange for Griner’s return to the U.S.

Sports Illustrated

Blinken, Kuleba discuss efforts to provide additional security, humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a telephonic conversation and discussed their coordinated efforts to provide Ukraine with additional security and humanitarian assistance, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a readout.

Dynamite News

Top U.S., Ukraine diplomats discuss additional aid for Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, in a phone call on Wednesday, discussed additional security and humanitarian support for Ukraine after Russia's invasion, the State Department said in a statement.

Reuters

U.S. adds 9 Nicaraguans to 'Corrupt and Undemocratic' list

The U.S. government on Wednesday barred nine Nicaraguan lawmakers, officials and judges from entry into the United States, accusing them of undermining democracy in the Central American country, the State Department said.

Reuters

Ukrainian refugees face long waits for visas

WASHINGTON — Andrey Plaksin, a Ukrainian-born immigration lawyer based in Miami, wakes up each morning by 6 a.m. and turns on the news in preparation for another long day of fielding calls and emails from potential clients, all hoping to get their relatives out of Eastern Europe.

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U.S. bars Ecuador's ex-president over alleged corruption -statement

The United States has barred former Ecuadorean President Abdala Bucaram from entering the country, citing his alleged involvement in corruption, including accepting bribes and stealing public funds, the State Department said on Wednesday.

Roll Call

Backlogs force Ukrainians to face long visa waits - Roll Call

Millions have fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, but those hoping to secure a U.S. visa will likely face long wait times.

Reuters

U.S. surprised at Poland's decision to give it fighter jets for Ukraine

Poland's decision to put all its MiG-29 fighter jets at the disposal of the United States was "a surprise move" by Warsaw, the U.S. State Department's No. 3 diplomat said on Tuesday, after Ukraine asked European countries to provide aircraft to help it fight Russia's invasion.

Miami Herald

Family reunification program still in limbo as US Embassy in Havana resumes some services

A limited increase in processing immigrant visa petitions in Havana will not include thousands of pending cases of a family reunification program suspended by the Trump administration, a senior State Department official told reporters on Monday.

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The Independent UK

State Department working to free Americans detained in Russia as WNBA star Brittney Griner remains in custody

Mr Blinken said that Americans in Russia should leave the country

The Independent UK

In Ukraine under attack, American hopes for daughter's visa

American citizens and their Ukranian family members are stuck in Ukraine since the Russian invasion and trying to find a way out

Reuters

NATO, U.S. urge allies to provide Ukraine with equipment to deal with Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday in Brussels and the two encouraged NATO allies and partners to allies to provide Ukraine with equipment to deal with Russia's invasion, the State Department said.

Reuters

U.S., Ukrainian officials discuss aid to Ukraine -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed additional security, economic, and humanitarian support needed by Ukraine in a call on Thursday with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the State Department said in a statement.

Asharq Al-Awsat

State Department: US Would Walk Away From Iran Talks if Tehran Displays Intransigence

Washington is prepared to walk away from the effort to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if Iran displays intransigence, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday. “We are prepared to walk away if Iran displays an intransigence to making progress,” Price told reporters. Price was speaking at a…

Reuters

U.S. would walk away from Iran talks if Iran displays intransigence -State Dept

Washington is prepared to walk away from the effort to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if Iran displays intransigence, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

The Independent UK

US closes embassy in Belarus, lets staff leave in Russia

The State Department has closed the U.S. Embassy in Belarus and is allowing non-essential staff at the U.S. Embassy in Russia to leave the country due to the war in Ukraine

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