Colleagues – this is a critical moment for Yemen. The United States and the international community stand ready to support Yemen’s peace and recovery process – but first, the Yemeni parties must themselves choose peace. The fact that the truce in Yemen continues to hold is cause for hope. Read More»

We are very concerned about the situation around this plant. We've asked that the Russians leave this plant and allow for the IAEA to go in and do investigations to ensure that the plant is safe. Read More»

We are now getting a clearer picture of what life is like in areas under Russian military control. Through intimidation, censorship, and propaganda, Russia is clearly laying the foundation to try – once again – to illegally annex territory from its neighbor. None of us should be surprised if Russia suddenly announces false referenda in ... Read More»

It is worth reminding ourselves of the solemn responsibilities charged of all of us on this Council to maintain international peace and stability. That is no easy task and requires difficult decisions and hard compromises. Read More»

As the Secretary-General's report highlights, it is critical that the international community continues the fight to deny safe haven for al-Qa'ida and its affiliates, to include in Afghanistan. As Secretary Blinken recently noted: by hosting and sheltering the leader of al-Qa'ida Ayman Al-Zawahiri in Kabul, the Taliban grossly violated the Doha agreement and repeated assurances ... Read More»