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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issues a dire warning that Ukraine's territorial gains against Russia are at risk without new aid approved by Congress. "Without it, simply put, everything that Ukrainians achieved and that we've helped them achieve will be in jeopardy," Blinken tells a news conference alongside NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Iran that the United States will respond "decisively" to any attack by its proxies, as tensions rise with the Israel-Hamas war. "The United States does not seek conflict with Iran. We do not want this war to widen. But if Iran or its proxies attack US personnel anywhere, make no mistake. We will defend our people -- we will defend our security -- swiftly and decisively," Blinken tells a UN Security Council session. SOUNDBITE
US Treasury chief Janet Yellen meets with her South African counterpart Enoch Godongwana on the last stop of her African tour. The trip has been aimed at forging a new "mutually beneficial" economic strategy toward Africa, where countries are being aggressively courted by Russia and China. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns NATO ally Turkey against a military offensive in Syria, saying it would put the region at risk. SOUNDBITE
"Once Russians are in your house, it's sometimes very difficult to get them to leave", says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to warn Kazakhstan, thay they will find it difficult to lower Russian influence after inviting in troops to quell unrest. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden plans to hold a summit with African leaders to show US commitment to the continent, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces in the Nigerian capital Abuja. SOUNDBITE