The fact that the Russians are building up along the border and threatening Ukraine is a threat to peace and security, and that is what the Security Council is there for, to address those issues. So the fact of Russia being president of the Security Council in February does not change the fact that the ... Read More»

Diplomacy is still on the table. Secretary Blinken's trip to Europe last week, I think, indicated how forward-leaning we are on the diplomatic front. He met with Lavrov, as you're showing there now, and we're continuing to have discussions with the Russians, but also with our European colleagues to ensure that our voices are unified ... Read More»

Two point eight million people have registered to vote in Libya. Over 2.5 million of them have collected their voter cards. These are people who clearly are ready to vote, who have demonstrated a serious commitment to elections. It is time for their will to be respected. It is time to move beyond backroom deals ... Read More»

As you have heard across the entire U.S. government, the President spoke about our concerns about Russian aggression along the border; Secretary Blinken is in the region right now raising concerns with our allies and our partners about Russian aggression along the border. Read More»

Well, 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine – that’s probably the strongest evidence that we have. Training and maneuvers on the border. All of these show plans for aggression. And while we are continuing to look for a diplomatic solution, we’re being prepared and we are prepared to respond to any aggressive action that ... Read More»