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April 09, 2024
Blinken, Cameron implore Republican lawmakers to unblock aid to Ukraine

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington to help push for a new aid package for Ukraine. He also met with former President Donald Trump in Florida, as VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports from the State Department.
April 05, 2024
Experts see ‘breaking point’ for US policy toward Israel

Israel has been quick to react to a Biden administration warning Thursday that it must protect Palestinian civilians and aid workers or lose the unconditional support of the United States. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports from the State Department.
April 04, 2024
The Inside Story - Flashpoint Israel-Hamas | Episode 138

Outrage from around the world following the killing of aid workers in Gaza by Israeli forces. Six months after a deadly attack by Hamas militants into Israel. An update on the Israeli response and what's coming next. This week on The Inside Story: Flashpoint Israel-Hamas.
April 02, 2024
US ‘outraged’ over Israeli strike that killed 7 aid workers

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. was "outraged" over the Israeli airstrike that killed seven workers with a Washington-based charity, and he called on Israel to do more to ensure civilians and humanitarian aid workers are protected.
March 28, 2024
Blinken heading to Paris, Brussels to seek unity on Ukraine, Gaza wars

Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to go to France and Belgium next week to try to build unity among allies in support of Ukraine in its war against Russia and of Israel in its war against Hamas. Analysts say he faces a tough task. VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
March 01, 2024
Thousands Defy Putin to Pay Respects to Navalny

Large crowds of Russians pay their last respects to late opposition leader, chanting, ‘We are not afraid'
March 01, 2024
Thousands Defy Putin to Attend Russian Opposition Leader Navalny’s Funeral

Under a heavy police presence, thousands of supporters of Alexey Navalny bid farewell to the prominent Russian opposition leader outside his funeral Friday in Moscow. VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
February 29, 2024
European Leaders Press US House Speaker Over Ukraine Aid

The leaders of 23 European parliaments are imploring U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to take up and pass additional aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Johnson says Congress must attend to other priorities first. VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
February 23, 2024
Biden Announces 500 New Sanctions on Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced 500 new sanctions on Russia, as the world marks two years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
February 22, 2024
Biden Meets With Navalny's Widow in California

As the United States is set to announce sanctions against Moscow following Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's death, President Joe Biden met with his widow in San Francisco on Thursday. VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports from Washington.
February 20, 2024
Blinken Heads to G20 in Brazil; Ukraine, Gaza Expected to Dominate Agenda

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Brazil this week for a G20 foreign ministers' meeting, where the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are expected to dominate talks. He also will meet with Brazil's president, then travel to Argentina. Cindy Saine reports.
February 14, 2024
Blinken Heads to Munich Security Conference Amid US Foreign Aid Showdown

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Albania and then to Germany this week for the Munich Security Conference. Among issues he will likely face in Europe is the stalling of military aid to Ukraine and former President Donald Trump's comments threatening to abandon some NATO allies.
February 12, 2024
Trump Comments on NATO Send Shock Waves Throughout Europe

Shock waves across European capitals and a rare rebuke from NATO followed the latest comments by former President Donald Trump about the U.S. commitment to the alliance. Trump said that if he returned to the White House, he would invite Russia to attack allies that he termed "delinquent.”
February 09, 2024
Biden: Failure to Fund Ukraine Would Be 'Close to Criminal Neglect'

President Biden met with German Chancellor Scholz at the White House as the top two donors of military aid to Ukraine discuss how to help Kyiv fight back against Russia, with US military aid stalled in Congress
February 08, 2024
The Inside Story - Strikes and Counterstrikes | Episode 130

The U.S. and Britain launched missile strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi fighters in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. In the U.S., a divided Congress debates a bipartisan Senate bill addressing the border crisis and funding Ukraine. This week on The Inside Story, Strikes and Counterstrikes.
February 07, 2024
Israel Rejects Hamas Hostage Proposal, Calling It 'Delusional'

After holding talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected as "delusional" a counterproposal by Hamas to a hostage deal brokered by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. VOA's Cindy Saine reports from the U.S. State Department.
February 06, 2024
US Considers Hamas' Response to Proposed Hostage Deal, Says Blinken

Hamas leaders have responded to a hostage deal proposal that would pause hostilities, says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The U.S. is studying the response and will discuss it in Israel on Wednesday, says Blinken. VOA's Cindy Saine reports from the U.S. State Department.
February 01, 2024
UN Relief Agency Says It Might Have to Shut Down Gaza Operations

The U.S. says it needs to see "fundamental changes" before resuming funding to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. The U.S. and 15 other donor countries suspended aid after Israel alleged that agency staff were involved in the October 7 Hamas terror attack. VOA's Cindy Saine reports.
January 30, 2024
US Lawmakers Express Support for Aid to Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that Ukraine’s defensive war against Russia is at risk without a new round of aid approved by Congress. The plea for funding comes as the European Union says that Europe's safety is at stake. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
January 25, 2024
Blinken Touts US as Reliable Partner in Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up a four-country tour of democracy-supporting countries in Africa, meeting with Angolan leaders to highlight increasing cooperation on a railway infrastructure project. VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.

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