War Day 693 pt2: Ukrainians Paying with Their Lives for the Fairy Tale of EU and NATO?

War Day 693 pt2: Ukrainians Paying with Their Lives for the Fairy Tale of EU and NATO?

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

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Nauru Officially Breaks Ties with Taiwan

Nauru Officially Breaks Ties with Taiwan

While the Government of Nauru’s action on January 15 to sever its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan is a sovereign decision, it is nonetheless a disappointing one. Taiwan is a reliable, likeminded, and democratic partner. The PRC often makes promises in exchange for diplomatic relations that ultimately remain unfulfilled. We encourage all countries to expand engagement […]

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Department of State Announces Reward Offer for Information to Bring Mexican Narcotics Trafficker to Justice

Department of State Announces Reward Offer for Information to Bring Mexican Narcotics Trafficker to JusticeThe Department of State is announcing a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Mexican national and fugitive Jesus “Chuy Gonzalez” Gonzalez-Penuelas. Gonzalez-Penuelas reportedly leads an independent methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, and cocaine distribution and production organization, also believed to be responsible for transporting and selling cocaine and M-30s (fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone). Gonzalez-Penuelas was indicted on international […]

Terrorist Designation of the Houthis

Terrorist Designation of the HouthisThe Department of State today is announcing the designation of Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, effective 30 days from today. Since November, the Houthis have launched unprecedented attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as military forces positioned […]

Senior Administration Officials On Yemen

Senior Administration Officials On YemenMODERATOR:  Good evening, everyone, and welcome to tonight’s background call on Yemen.  This call will be on background attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time tomorrow, on Wednesday, January 17th. For your information only and not for reporting, joining us on the call this evening will be: from […]

Imposing Sanctions on Former Guatemalan Official for Corruption

Nauru Officially Breaks Ties with TaiwanThe United States is imposing financial sanctions on Alberto Pimentel Mata, Guatemala’s former Minister of Energy and Mining, for his role in corruption.  Pimentel used his official position to exploit the Guatemalan mining sector though bribery schemes, including schemes related to government contracts and mining licenses. Corrupt and anti-democratic acts undermine Guatemala’s public institutions, threaten […]

Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Geneva

Department of State Announces Reward Offer for Information to Bring Mexican Narcotics Trafficker to JusticeUnder Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, January 18-19, to continue promoting the United States’ goals for international security, including nonproliferation, arms control, and disarmament. While in Geneva, the Under Secretary will provide keynote remarks on ensuring women’s meaningful participation in nuclear, climate, […]