Expectations of Ukraine and Belarus from Mike Pompeo's visit
The former Soviet republics have generally similar hopes
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Pompeo sums up results of Berlin conference
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo hopes that major oil fields in Libya would be reopened following an international conference on Libya in Berlin on Sunday, the U.S. Department of State said in a statement. …
Pompeo reveals who should decide on Libya's future
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Libyans should decide on the country's future for themselves. "Now is the time for Libyans to decide on a future for themselves – one free from violence …
State Department unveils new Center for Analytics
The Department of State announced the establishment of a Center for Analytics (CfA) that will be the agency’s first official enterprise-level data and analytics hub, MeriTalk reports. CfA will be led by State’s Chief …
State Department: US intends to isolate Iran diplomatically and economically
US President's administration intends to isolate Iran diplomatically and economically, US State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said on Fox News, News.am reports. According to her, it is important to remember that Iran had …
Pompeo defends U.S. killing of Soleimani
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended President Donald Trump’s decision to kill Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani. Pompeo made the administration’s case …
US evacuates civilians from Iraq
At this moment, an emergency evacuation of employees of the American oil field is underway in Iraq. The rescue operation of civilians is taking place against the backdrop of the complicated situation in the country after the assassination of the …
Volodin urges U.S. ambassadors to study history
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin suggested that the U.S. Department of State, "before sending an ambassador to a country, should inquire about his or her knowledge of that country’s history." …
U.S. explains attacks on Iranian-militias in Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the recent attacks by the U.S. on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday night. "I made …
Trump searching for next secretary of state?
U.S. President Donald Trump discussed candidates for the post of Secretary of State to replace Mike Pompeo with lawmakers and other officials, The Washington Post reported. According to the …
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 …
U.S. State Department plans to reduce staffing levels in Iraq by May
The U.S. State Department plans to dramatically downsize the number of American personnel in Iraq, according to a memo sent to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The document, dated December 6 and sent by Bureau of Legislative …
U.S. Senate confirms Sullivan as ambassador to Russia
The U.S. Senate confirmed John Sullivan to be the next United States ambassador to Russia. As many as 70 senators voted to confirm Sullivan, while 22 voted against. Sullivan served as acting …
Zakharova on Lavrov's "pragmatic and constructive" meetings in Washington
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo were pragmatic and constructive, Russian Foreign Ministry's …
U.S. sanctions imposed against head of Grozny ministry of internal affairs
The United States imposed a sanction against head of Grozny ministry of internal affairs in the Chechen Republic Aslan Iraskhanov, the State Department has announced. "These designations underscore our support for international …
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 …
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 …
U.S. demands Turkey to abandon S-400
The U.S. State Department is demanding that ditching the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems is a precondition for Turkey rejoining the F-35 program, Reuters reported. "There is room for Turkey to come back to the table. …
U.S. Senate committee supports Sullivan’s appointment as envoy to Russia
The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations supported the candidacy of John Sullivan to the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Russia. "I am very pleased to see …
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," …
