secretary of state Anthony Blink
Antony BlinkenBiden notes the greater role of the United States in global vaccination efforts. Ukraine says it will not back down on Russian pressure. Michigan coronavirus cases are increasing MORE will join the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
Lloyd Austin Night Defense: Biden Proposes a 3B Defense Budget | Criticism comes from the left and the right | Pentagon moves toward new projection for extremists The paradox of US-India relations The Pentagon chief will visit Europe and Israel amid tensions with Russia and Iran MORE for discussions at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Iran, Russia and Afghanistan, a senior US official said on Saturday.
The official told Reuters that Blinken’s talks will focus on Iran, Afghanistan and the continued build-up of Russian military forces near the border with Ukraine.
Austin had previously planned to visit Brussels from Saturday. Discussions were to include Israel, Germany and Britain.
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin Close foreign revenue routes Israel needs Russia, but it is not a marriage made in heaven. The Pentagon can send warships to the Black Sea in support of Ukraine MORE he accused Ukraine of committing “dangerous provocative actions” in the disputed Donbass region of eastern Ukraine, and raised fears that Russia might send troops to support pro-Russian separatists in the region. Reuters reports that Russia has amassed more troops in the region than at any time since it annexed Crimea in 2014.
A State Department spokesman declined to comment on the secretary’s travel plans when contacted by The Hill.
Blinken’s reported trip to NATO headquarters would also take place as efforts in Afghanistan to support the country’s fragile government continue, with a deadline set for May 1. agreement for the U.S. to withdraw combat troops from the country. President Biden
Joe BidenBiden notes U.S. biggest role in global vaccination efforts Trump says GOP will take on White House in 2024 in Kemp-ready speech: Removing Atlanta’s All-Star Game Will Hurt Color Entrepreneurs it has not yet announced whether the United States will meet that deadline.