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Discover the pivotal role of John Kirby in shaping U.S. foreign policy amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. As the US faces challenges in Ukraine, Syria, and with DPRK, Kirby's statements provide crucial understanding of the U.S. stance on military aid, sanctions, and global diplomacy. Key discussions include maintaining strong defense positions in Ukraine, navigating US-Russia relations, and managing international peace talks. Insights from the White House reveal strategies against adversaries and support for global stability. Stay informed on how these policies impact global peace efforts and US international relations.
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US calls on Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine: "We will not accept the redrawing of borders by force in the 21st century" The United States will not accept the redrawing of borders by force in the 21st century. 141 217 576 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia
"This is clear violation of Russia’s commitments under Minsk agreements," - Kirby on aggravation in Donbas Recent developments in the east of Ukraine involving an attempt by Russia's hybrid forces to launch an offensive against the Ukrainian government troops which led to casualties in their ranks is a clear violation of the Minsk agreements by Moscow. 51 513 120 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Svitlodarsk fighting
U.S. State Department: Russia and separatists' attacks in Donbas resemble last year escalation US officials are alarmed by the ongoing clashes in the east of Ukraine blaming them on militants and Russian forces. 50 502 224 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
US blames separatists for escalation in eastern Ukraine Washington is concerned over escalation of the situation in Ukraine's east 47 099 329 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
In coming weeks, Russia is preparing another attack on Ukraine, - White House The United States of America believes that Russian forces may try to launch a new attack on Ukraine in the near future, and such attacks may be carried out in several directions. 38 602 115 Previously in trend: War
JIT findings corroborate Secretary Kerry’s statement in days following MH17 downing, Assistant Secretary Kirby says The United States welcomes the interim report of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on the shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and calls on other states that are in a position to assist to cooperate fully so those responsible are held accountable. 36 805 121 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17
If Russia does not leave Ukraine, negotiations are needed, but US relies on Zelensky - White House The White House said that "if Russia does not leave, negotiations will be the right way to end the war," but the United States will rely on President Volodymyr Zelensky. 34 282 258 Previously in trend: War
Russian version of incident in US embassy in Moscow is factually inaccurate, - US State Department The State Department spokesman John Kirby told that Russian officials distorted information about the incident between a U.S. diplomat and Russian security officer. 33 541 48
Donbas elections only possible upon weapons and troops withdrawal and OSCE access, - U.S. Department of State Withdrawal of weapons and troops, as well as securing of OSCE access to the occupied territories of the eastern Ukraine shall precede the elections in the Donbas. 28 129 207 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
United States no longer has funds for new packages of military assistance for Ukraine, there is no other "magic pot" - White House The White House says it no longer has funds for new military support for Ukraine until it is approved by the US Congress. US President Joe Biden signed the latest security aid package. 26 631 246 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
United States has developed Phoenix Ghost drone specifically for needs of Ukraine - Pentagon The US Air Force has developed a new Phoenix Ghost drone system for Ukraine. 23 312 38 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War
FBI engaged in probe into Sheremet's murder, - US Department of State The FBI has begun to assist Ukrainian authorities in investigating yesterday's murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet in Kyiv. 22 493 85 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet
China’s "peace plan" ratifies Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian territories - White House One of China’s proposals for achieving peace in Ukraine, which stipulates that the parties should cease fire and start negotiating, clearly serves the interests of the Kremlin and is at odds with the principles set out in the UN Charter. 22 462 67
US Department of State says no political solution possible in Syria without Russia A political settlement of the conflict in Syria requires the involvement of Russia and Iran into discourse. 20 281 168 Previously in trend: War in Syria
US won’t help shoot down drones over Ukraine as it did in Israel because of different threat picture - White House The United States will not intervene in the war in Ukraine and will not shoot down air targets as it did over Israel, as these are "different conflicts" and "different threat patterns". 20 091 210 Previously in trend: War
White House - about Zelensky's desire to end war by end of year: "Putin wants to attack" The US would like the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine to end today. But Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wants to continue the attacks. 19 815 26 Previously in trend: War
Kirby: In Russia - significant losses near Avdiivka, commanders execute soldiers, morale is low The National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator of the White House, John Kirby, on Thursday shared the American assessment of the situation with the attempted Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. 18 818 70 Previously in trend: War
US shoots down "unidentified flying object" near Alaska Over past 24 hours, U.S. military has tracked and eventually shot down an unidentified object flying at high altitude in airspace near Alaska region. 18 731 63
Most of Russian ground forces sent to Mariupol retreated and moved north, Pentagon said. The main forces of the Russian army, previously sent to Mariupol, are now withdrawn north of the city, which continues to suffer constant air and artillery strikes. 18 130 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Russia fired at Ukraine with ballistic missiles received from DPRK - White House. MAP In recent missile attacks on Ukraine, Russia has used at least a few ballistic missiles received from North Korea in circumvention of international restrictions. 18 033 117 Previously in trend: War
8-10 planes arrive in Europe every day for Ukraine - Pentagon The United States and more than 30 other countries from around the world provide a massive flow of aid to Ukraine, particularly defense, medical, and humanitarian aid, which is measured in up to a dozen planes daily. 15 305 21 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War
White House reacted to reports of Ukrainian counterattack: Russians had to transfer resources from east to south The White House has seen reports that Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces in the south, but does not want to comment on specific Ukrainian military operations. 15 240 17 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine will receive weapons from manufacturers, not from US stockpiles, - White House White House spokesman for security and defense John Kirby said that new weapons for Ukraine will come from manufacturers, and not from existing US military stockpiles. 14 434 88
Pentagon explained why Russia is advancing in Donbass: "It's another flatter territory and closer to Russia's borders." Russia's recent achievements in the Donbass are due to the fact that Russian troops are advancing in a smaller area, as well as to the location's geography. 13 408 66 Previously in trend: War
The US is preparing a new aid package. They may provide more HIMARS, - Kirby In coming weeks, he United States intends to provide Ukraine with new military assistance, which should include additional HIMARS systems. 13 186 30 Previously in trend: War
Russians may capture Avdiivka as Ukrainians run out of artillery shells - White House The White House National Security Council’s Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said that there is a risk of Russian forces occupying Avdiivka (Donetsk region) because Ukrainian soldiers do not have enough weapons. 13 059 159
Kirby on Russian pilot who attacked US drone: "At best, he’s just idiot" White House National Security Representative John Kirby called the Russian Su-27 fighter pilot, whom Shoigu awarded the Order of Courage for attacking the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, an idiot. 13 036 67 Previously in trend: War
White House on negotiations between Ukraine and Russian Federation: Putin does not show desire to end war, Biden advocates diplomacy US President Joe Biden advocates a diplomatic solution to Russia’s war against Ukraine. 12 978 72 Previously in trend: War
US advises Russia to withdraw tanks from Ukraine if it is concerned about depleted uranium shells - Kirby If Russians are worried about their tanks being intact, they should withdraw them from Ukraine, just like all their troops. 12 577 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
US plans to provide Ukraine with additional aid package by end of year, but it may be last - Kirby In December, the United States intends to provide another package of military aid to Ukraine, which will be the last within the current funding, unless Congress approves new aid. 11 874 81
US cannot yet confirm presence of Ukrainian prisoners in IL-76 – White House As of now, the US side has no information that could confirm that the Russian military transport plane IL-76, which crashed in the Belgorod region, contained Ukrainian prisoners of war. 11 792 122 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ukraine can use Javelin from USA inside its territory, but only for self-defense – Pentagon The Ukrainian military has the right to use the Javelin anti-tank missile systems received from the United States in any part of its country, but this should only be done for self-defence, Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday, December 8. 11 783 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
US officials to contact Ukrainian side on situation in Kursk region - Kirby US officials plan to contact their Ukrainian counterparts to discuss the situation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 11 651 86 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine needs healthy democracy to join NATO, there is still work to be done - Kirby To join NATO, Ukraine does not need the MAP, but it does need reforms - political, legal, and democratic institutions. 11 465 165 Previously in trend: Ukraine - NATO
"Russian people should know NATO does not seek to weaken, contain or divide their nation," - Kerry NATO is defensive. Russian people should know NATO does not seek to weaken, contain or divide their nation. 11 407 101
Putin is behaving "absolutely abominably" due to his inability to stand up to AFU, - White House Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes that massive strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure will break Ukrainian resistance as the occupiers suffer military defeats. Such actions of the head of the Kremlin are "absolutely disgusting". 11 325 53 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
There will be more aid to Ukraine, - White House President Joe Biden’s administration is working to increase aid funding for Ukraine. 11 301 57 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
U.S. has depleted 96% of funds allocated to aid Ukraine - Kirby The United States has depleted almost all the funds allocated at the beginning of the full-scale invasion to help Ukraine. 11 283 59 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Kirby: US has no plans to lift restrictions on Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike deep into Russian territory The US policy on strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russian territory with US weapons has not changed. 11 189 113
Russia does not have full control over Soledar and Bakhmut - Kirby According to U.S. intelligence, fierce fighting continues near the Ukrainian cities of Soledar and Bakhmut, and the occupiers do not have full control over either of these settlements. 11 111 55 Previously in trend: War
U.S. prepares new security assistance for Ukraine The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden will soon announce additional security assistance for Ukraine. 10 976 70
Russian capture of Bakhmut and Soledar will have no strategic impact on war - Kirby. VIDEO John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the National Security Council, commented on the situation in Soledar and Bakhmut. 10 855 131 Previously in trend: War
Russians may go on offensive in some parts of front, - Kirby With the improvement of weather conditions in Ukraine, Russian forces may go on the offensive in several areas of the war. 10 842 18 Previously in trend: War
White House announced new defense package for Ukraine in coming days White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said that the U.S. administration is preparing a new defense assistance package for Ukraine, which will be announced in the coming days. 10 627 19
White House: Iran directly involved in attacks on civilians and infrastructure of Ukraine Given Iran’s transfer of combat drones to Russia, as well as presence of Iranian personnel in occupied Crimea to help target these UAVs at peaceful cities in Ukraine, United States believes that Tehran has directly joined Putin’s war. 10 069 79 Previously in trend: War
Policy regarding Ukraine’s use of American weapons on territory of Russian Federation has not changed - White House The Biden administration’s policy on the use of US weapons outside Ukraine has not changed - the US does not encourage the use of US weapons to strike at Russian territory. 9 867 87 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Aid to Ukraine has stopped, and Russian strikes are intensifying - White House US assistance to Ukraine in its war against Russia has been halted due to a lack of funding approved by Congress. 9 164 108 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Security Assistance Package for Ukraine is based on specifics of military operations over next few months - White House. VIDEO Latest defense assistance package from USA takes into account particularities of combat operations that Ukraine is going to face within next few months. 8 885 43 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War
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