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Antony Blinken set to see Israelis, Arabs wary about Iran, Ukraine
The war may also soon result in major food security challenges, particularly across the Middle East, which imports vast quantities of grain from Ukraine
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Saudi Aramco petroleum storage site hit by Houthi attack, fire erupts
The Iran-aligned Houthis have escalated attacks on the kingdom's oil facilities in recent weeks and ahead of a temporary truce for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan
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Blinken asks Taliban to reverse ban on girls' education in Afghanistan
In a statement, the UN Secretary-General said deeply regretted the Taliban's suspension of the return to school for high school girls
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Blinken speaks with Ukrainian FM, discusses growing civilian casualties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and discussed the growing number of civilian casualties
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US to continue providing life-saving aid to Ukraine amid Russian invasion
US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Thursday (local time) said that the United States will continue to provide life-saving aid to the Ukrainians
China 'bears responsibility' for any actions supporting Russia: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (local time) said that China "bears responsibility" to use its influence with Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin slaps sanctions on Biden, Blinken; EU leaders visit Kyiv
UK announces 350 sanctions on Russia; Kyiv to impose curfew for 'dangerous' 36 hours
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More Ukraine-Russia talks scheduled as attack on base kills dozens
Diplomatic efforts to end the war boosted on Monday, with Russia-Ukraine to talk again after both sides cited progress, even after Russia attacked a base near Polish border and fighting elsewhere
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Diplomacy efforts stepped up after Russian strike on Ukraine base
Diplomatic efforts to end the war boosted on Monday, with Russia-Ukraine to talk again after both sides cited progress, even after Russia attacked a base near Polish border and fighting elsewhere
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
