Foreign Policy - Page 942

March 24, 2022

Biden admin opposed Nord Stream 2 sanctions in January, claimed they were key to deterring Russian aggression

The State Department refused to support a GOP-led measure which would have imposed immediate Nord Stream 2 sanctions, writing in a January memo that President Biden's threat of sanctions on Russia was key to deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions.

March 24, 2022

Biden administration may allow Russia to buy Iran's excess enriched uranium under new nuclear deal

The Biden administration is considering allowing Russia to buy Iran's excess enriched uranium under the terms of a new nuclear deal, U.S. officials said this week.

March 24, 2022

Biden banking on Beijing thirst for world market: 'China understands its economic future is…tied to the West'

President Biden argued Thursday that he believes China's desire to be competitively engaged in global markets will deter it from aiding Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Haley: North Korea ICBM test shows Kim 'smells blood in the water' with 'perceived weakness' from US

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Thursday said that North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile shows that dictator Kim Jong Un “smells blood in the water."

March 24, 2022

NATO calls on China to refrain from supporting 'Russia's war effort,' use 'significant influence' for peace

NATO called on China Thursday to abandon any plans to assist Russia militarily or economically during its war in Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

State Dept sued by watchdog after withholding John Kerry docs until after next presidential election

Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT), a government watchdog, filed the transparency suit against the State Department on Wednesday after the department said they wouldn’t be able to fulfill the group’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on Kerry’s office until November 18, 2024.

March 24, 2022

US condemns North Korea's long-range ballistic missile test

The White House condemned North Korea for test-launching a long-range ballistic missile Thursday, weeks after the U.S. warned of new Pyongyang tests.

March 23, 2022

McCaul urges Biden to set 'red lines' with Russia, warns use of nuclear weapons would be 'nightmare scenario'

Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Fox News Wednesday that President Biden needs to set "red lines" with regard to weapons of mass destruction with Russia, warning that Moscow’s potential use of nuclear weapons "would be a nightmare scenario."

March 23, 2022

Lawmakers remember Madeleine Albright's 'remarkable' legacy after her death: 'Lived out the American dream'

Lawmakers reacted to the passing of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Wednesday, including past and current politicians from both sides of the aisle.

March 23, 2022

State Department unable to confirm that Putin will be held accountable after declaring ‘war crimes’ by Russia

The U.S. government on Wednesday officially declared that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine but could not confirm whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would be held accountable.