Jen Kirby

Rare arms control talks come ahead of an anticipated summit this month between Biden and Xi.

Brussels is on the sidelines, but it’s not insulated from the conflict’s fallout.

A conversation with a Ukrainian journalist who documented the siege of Mariupol.

The tiny Gulf state maintains ties with the parties in the conflict. That has made its diplomacy essential — which is exactly what the Qataris want.

Ukraine is staring down a massive humanitarian challenge — now and into the future.

If China were to invade Taiwan, the American response could depend on its key ally.

Between its stalled counteroffensive and divisions in the U.S. and Europe, Ukraine is stuck in a doom loop.

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On Wednesday, the United States approved a $1 billion tranche of arms to Kyiv almost as soon as President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package that had been stalled for months in Congress. That legislation included about $60 billion for Ukraine, providing a much-needed infusion of assistance as Ukrainian forces struggle to hold off Russia.

President Joe Biden threatened to withhold arms shipments to Israel if it continues with its planned invasion of Rafah, as he acknowledged U.S. weapons have been deployed against civilians in Gaza.