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Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes Blinken's remarks on Moscow's role in
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], January 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the remarks of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Russian decision to send troops to Kazakhstan as part of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) peacekeeping contingent, calling them b
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NATO prepared to respond forcefully to Russian aggression: Blinken on Ukra
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (local time) said that a "diplomatic solution" to the Russian military buildup on the Ukraine border is still possible and preferable, but the alliance is prepared to respond forcefully to further Russian aggres
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Mike Pompeo loses 90 pounds weight in 6 months, calls it 'Lifetime struggl
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Washington [US], January 7 (ANI): Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has lost 90 pounds weight in over six months and termed it a "lifetime struggle" for him.
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US, Japan to collaborate on developing hypersonic missile defenses: Blink
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Washington [US], January 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States and Japan will soon sign an agreement that will enable bilateral cooperation on developing defenses against hypersonic missiles and on new space-based capabilities, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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US diplomat Sherman to meet with European allies ahead of Russia Talks: St
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Washington [US], January 7 (ANI/Sputnik): US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will meet with European allies in Switzerland and Belgium to jointly prepare for a series of security meetings with Russia next week, US State Department said.
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US imposes visa restrictions on 8 Cuban officials: Blinken
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Washington [US], January 7 (ANI): The United States imposed visa restrictions on eight officials from Cuba, for attempts to silence the voices of the people through repression, unjust detentions, and harsh prison sentences, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (local time).
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Blinken welcomes David Satterfield as US special envoy for Horn of Africa
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Washington [US], January 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that he looks forward to welcoming David Satterfield as US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa as the current diplomat in that position finishes his appointment in the next several days.
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Blinken discusses North Korea missile launch with Japanese Foreign Ministe
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Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and discussed North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch as well as reaffirmed the United States' commitment to defend Japan, State Department spok
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US, Germany condemn Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's borders, says
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Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): The United States and Germany condemned Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's borders, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (local time) said in a joint statement with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
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US, Germany expressed concern over China's attempt to bully Lithuania: Bli
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Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): The United States and Germany expressed concern over China's attempt to bully Lithuania, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that Beijing is pushing European and American companies to stop doing business with Vilnius as the country chose to exp
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Blinken, Israeli Foreign Minister discuss Russia, Iran issues: State Dept
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Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (local time) discussed a range of regional and global challenges, including the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, said State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday (local time).
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Blinken discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions with Emirati, Saudi counterparts
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) discussed the buildup of Russian military near the border with Ukraine in a call with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, State Department s
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