Ukrainian workers and business owners, like the team at Esper Bionics, have kept the economy running in the face of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

They are the new recipient of a USAID grant that will allow them to purchase new equipment and grow their revenue.

.Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and to secure lasting peace in the region. They also discussed the importance of increasing humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

The United States took steps today to impose visa restrictions on members of the Nicaraguan government and others complicit in human rights abuses. We continue to pursue accountability for those who undermine democracy in Nicaragua and those who profit off of vulnerable migrants.

International law demands that Russia pay for what Putin destroyed. It’s also what the Ukrainian people deserve. We’re working with our G7 partners to remedy the damage that Putin continues to cause.

Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World

Ukraine is standing up for the free world and the free world stands with Ukraine.

The United States is sanctioning one Russian individual and three Russia-based companies involved in an attempted sanctions evasion scheme connected to a U.S.-designated Russian oligarch. We remain committed to countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention.

The U.S. is deeply concerned by the reported strike on a United Nations vehicle in Gaza that killed one aid worker and injured another. Humanitarian workers must be protected as they continue their lifesaving work. We join calls for a full investigation into this incident.

Because the Kremlin continues to use its military-industrial base in Putin’s illegal war against Ukraine, we are prohibiting uranium imports from Russia. state.gov/prohibiting-im…

While in Kyiv, the Secretary will meet with President Zelenskyy and Ukrainian senior leaders to discuss battlefield updates, the impact of new U.S. security and economic assistance, and ongoing work to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery.

.Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on expanding humanitarian access to Gaza including through reopening the Rafah border crossing and further utilizing Kerem Shalom. He also reaffirmed our opposition to a major military operation in Rafah.

.Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant to reaffirm the U.S. position on a major operation in Rafah and urge the expansion of entry points for humanitarian aid into Gaza.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the severe flooding in south Brazil and extend our heartfelt condolences to all affected by this tragedy. We stand ready to offer support to our Brazilian partners.

.Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Foreign Minister Shoukry to express gratitude for Egypt’s ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire that secures the release of hostages. The Secretary reaffirmed the U.S. position on Rafah and the need to reopen the Rafah crossing for humanitarian assistance.

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.Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Panamanian President-elect José Raúl Mulino to reaffirm the strong U.S.-Panama partnership. We look forward to working with his administration to advance our mutual interests, including humane migration management, regional security, and inclusive

.Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi on the need to protect humanitarian convoys, as well as diplomatic efforts to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza.