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April 30

Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify in make-or-break week for peace talks

Ukraine’s military said Russia "increased the intensity" of its fighting Wednesday "despite loud statements of ceasefire readiness for the May holidays."

April 28

How a DOGE review can actually improve the programs that fight HIV/AIDS

If you support maintaining the U.S. approach to fighting HIV/AIDS, you should welcome the DOGE review to ensure that programs meet the needs of the current epidemic.

April 27

Rubio takes somber tone on Russia-Ukraine peace deal: 'Close but not close enough'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. may withdraw from mediation talks with Ukraine and Russia if President Donald Trump's administration doesn't see progress.

April 25

Russia 'ready to make a deal' on Ukraine war, Lavrov says

Russia is ready to make a deal with Ukraine, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This comes after President Donald Trump's demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin stop deadly strikes in Ukraine.

April 24

Trump world fires back at Politico over report White House may lift sanctions on Russian assets

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff denied a Politico report that they may end Russian energy sanctions to help end the war in Ukraine.

April 22

Rubio overhauling 'bloated' State Department in sweeping reform

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slashing 132 offices around the world, saying the department had become bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission.

April 21

State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias'

A senior State Department official pushed back on NPR's reporting on changes to the 2024 Human Rights Report, saying the restructuring eliminates political bias.

April 18

Trump says US will 'take a pass' on Ukraine peace efforts if Russia refuses to play ball

The Trump administration made clear it will abandon peace attempts for Ukraine if Russia fails to adhere to any terms, but the president did not say whether there would be consequences.

April 18

Rubio says US ready to 'move on' within days if no progress made on Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Sec. of State Marco Rubio warns U.S. will cease efforts to secure peace between Russia and Ukraine if the effort does not appear achieveable in the short term

April 17

Rubio announces closure of State Department effort that 'was supposed to be dead already'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces "closure of the State Department’s Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI), formerly known as the Global Engagement Center"