Mike Pompeo

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New U.S. ambassador to Russia takes oath

New U.S. ambassador to Russia takes oath

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo administered the oath of new U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, the U.S. top diplomat wrote on Twitter. "Honored to swear in John Sullivan as the …

Pompeo comments on his meeting with Lavrov

Pompeo comments on his meeting with Lavrov

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that after the meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Washington that Russia and the U.S. should have a better relationship than they’ve had in …

Lavrov holds meeting with Pompeo in Washington

Lavrov holds meeting with Pompeo in Washington

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a meeting in Washington yesterday.  During the meeting, the officials discussed the most important issues: arms …

Lavrov arrives in Washington on official visit

Lavrov arrives in Washington on official visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Washington on an official visit. The plane carrying the Russian delegation landed at 00:50 local time (08:50 Moscow time), TASS reported. The …

Washington and Iran exchange prisoners

Washington and Iran exchange prisoners

Iran and the U.S. conducted a prisoner exchange Saturday that saw a detained Princeton scholar released for an Iranian scientist held by America, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions, TIME …

Uzbekistan’s encouraging signs

Uzbekistan’s encouraging signs

While some countries like Venezuela remain stuck with socialism, others are quietly transitioning from repression to openness. As Emerging Europe …

Pompeo: Turkey's test of S-400 systems concerning

Pompeo: Turkey's test of S-400 systems concerning

Turkey carrying out tests with Russia's S-400 defense system it purchased was concerning, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, but added that talks between Washington and Ankara to resolve the issue were still …

Pompeo threatens Iran with new sanctions

Pompeo threatens Iran with new sanctions

The United States will impose new sanctions against Iran because of the authorities’ reaction to protests, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview with Iran International, the State Department press …

Iran stands behind rocket attacks on Israel, Pompeo says

Iran stands behind rocket attacks on Israel, Pompeo says

Iran is behind the recent Palestinian attacks on Israel, the head of the US Department of State, Mike Pompeo said. "Iran does not want peace in the region ... Until we respond to threats from Iran, violence will continue," …

Pompeo to discuss Iran's nuclear program in Germany

Pompeo to discuss Iran's nuclear program in Germany

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to discuss Iran's nuclear program during his visit to Germany on November 6-8, a senior State Department official said. "The Europeans have been able to see that the …

State Department: Nord Stream 2 jeopardizes U.S.

State Department: Nord Stream 2 jeopardizes U.S.

The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline jeopardizes the U.S. priority of European countries' energy security, a senior State Department official said on the eve of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s upcoming travel to Germany. "I …

Pompeo and Qatari Defense Minister discuss Middle East

Pompeo and Qatari Defense Minister discuss Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah yesterday, the U.S. State Department said in a …

Cavusoglu discusses U.S. bills and Syria with Pompeo

Cavusoglu discusses U.S. bills and Syria with Pompeo

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke over the telephone with his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo yesterday, an official statement said. The sides discussed the recent bills in U.S. House of …

Pompeo called Lavrov to discuss Syria

Pompeo called Lavrov to discuss Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with the head of the US State Department, Mike Pompeo, during which the parties discussed the situation in Syria. Lavrov stressed the need to refrain from steps that …

Pompeo and Cavusoglu discuss Operation Peace Spring

Pompeo and Cavusoglu discuss Operation Peace Spring

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held phone talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to discuss the withdrawal of YPG from the Operation Peace Spring area in northern Syria, according …