Antony Blinken – Page 6 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

US government may try to block German plans to buy Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, citing Western anti-Russia sanctions – Bild

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021By Editor

Berlin could spark a diplomatic crisis with the US if it goes ahead with potential plans to order doses of a Russian-made coronavirus vaccine as part of efforts to end the Covid-19 pandemic, Germany’s leading tabloid has reported. … Read More >US government may try to block German plans to buy Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, citing Western anti-Russia sanctions – Bild

Russia

Kremlin: US’ endless repetition that Russia stop ‘aggressive actions’ trivializes claims

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021By Editor

The United States’ constant repetition of calls addressed to Russia for stopping “aggressive actions” devalues Washington’s statements, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Monday. … Read More >Kremlin: US’ endless repetition that Russia stop ‘aggressive actions’ trivializes claims

World

Obama ‘deterred Russia from doing even more’ in Ukraine, Blinken claims as he’s grilled on US policy towards Moscow & Beijing

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021By Editor

US President Joe Biden’s Secretary of State has been forced to defend the response of the previous Democrat government to the 2014 crisis in Ukraine, suggesting that Barack Obama prevented Russia from “doing even more” back then. … Read More >Obama ‘deterred Russia from doing even more’ in Ukraine, Blinken claims as he’s grilled on US policy towards Moscow & Beijing

US announces $235mn aid package for Palestinians, backs 2-state solution to conflict with Israel

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

The US backs a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and will restore some $235 million in aid to the Palestinians which was cut by former President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced. … Read More >US announces $235mn aid package for Palestinians, backs 2-state solution to conflict with Israel

US agrees to withdraw ‘remaining combat troops’ from Iraq – reports

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

The US has agreed to withdraw its remaining combat forces from Iraq, at a date to be determined in talks with Baghdad, and remain in the country solely in an advisory and support role against terrorists. … Read More >US agrees to withdraw ‘remaining combat troops’ from Iraq – reports

What Is Blinken Thinkin’? Spokeswoman Slams US Official For Double Standards In Jeanine Anez Arrest

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021By Editor

A spokeswoman representing indigenous people in Bolivia slammed comments from a top US official who urged the release of an alleged political prisoner involved in a political coup, killing scores of people and injuring hundreds, it was revealed this week. … Read More >What Is Blinken Thinkin’? Spokeswoman Slams US Official For Double Standards In Jeanine Anez Arrest

USA

‘So proud to have a woman justifying mass murder!’ Secretary of State Blinken roasted for calling Albright his role model

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021By Editor

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken caught flak after he praised the legacy of Madeleine Albright, who once appeared to justify the deaths of Iraqi children, saying that she made the country “more respected globally.” … Read More >‘So proud to have a woman justifying mass murder!’ Secretary of State Blinken roasted for calling Albright his role model

USA

‘Concerned’ Washington demands Bolivia release former ‘interim’ President Anez and other officials accused of orchestrating a coup

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021By Editor

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has demanded La Paz release a group of former Bolivian government officials, including ex-President Jeanine Anez, detained on sedition charges as he calls their arrests “anti-democratic.” … Read More >‘Concerned’ Washington demands Bolivia release former ‘interim’ President Anez and other officials accused of orchestrating a coup

Turkey tells US purchase of Russian S-400 defense system is a ‘done deal’

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

Turkey’s foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has told America’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the two countries needed a roadmap to tackle disagreements and that Ankara is not planning to drop Russia’s S-400 defense system. … Read More >Turkey tells US purchase of Russian S-400 defense system is a ‘done deal’

World

China must prove its trade promises to EU aren’t ‘just talk,’ US Secretary of State Blinken says on investment deal

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced no new objections to the recent investment deal signed between China and the EU, but said it was up to Beijing to uphold its promises to Europe and prove they aren’t “just talk.” … Read More >China must prove its trade promises to EU aren’t ‘just talk,’ US Secretary of State Blinken says on investment deal