Michele Kelemen
Stories
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World
What we know so far about the suspected Chinese spy balloon and FBI probe
FBI and State Department officials gave reporters an update on some of what the U.S. has learned so far about the balloon.
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Politics
U.S. says Russia is violating nuclear treaty New START
The U.S. is accusing Russia of violating their final nuclear arms treaty, New START, which constrains the largest nuclear powers. Russia won't renew inspections as the U.S. aids Ukraine.
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Europe
The mayor of a Ukrainian city is in Washington looking for help to rebuild
Reports of Russian atrocities in Bucha was a turning point in the war. It galvanized public opinion worldwide. Now, the city's mayor is in Washington, D.C., asking for help as they try to rebuild.
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Politics
President Biden discussed the war in Ukraine, China and climate change at UNGA
The war in Ukraine is dominating this year's general assembly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the world body about newly discovered graves in formerly Russian occupied territory.
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World
Blinken announces more security aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday to announce more security aid to Ukraine.He was also there to signal support as Ukraine tries to push back Russian forces.
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World
The latest effort to revive the Iran nuclear deal
New developments emerged this week in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over reviving the nuclear weapons agreement abandoned by the Trump administration.
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Politics
6 months into the war in Ukraine, diplomats haven't made much headway on peace talks
There has been very little diplomacy during the course of the war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine are seeking battlefield advantage before negotiating.
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Europe
Blinken reiterates Griner and Whelan have been wrongfully detained in Russia
Secretary of State Blinken says he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart soon. A top priority is the release of Americans held by Russia: Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
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World
Russia could veto UN aid going to Syria
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., traveled to the southern border of Turkey to observe the flow of humanitarian aid to victims of the civil war in neighboring Syria.
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Politics
It's unclear whether the U.S. and Iran will return to the 2015 nuclear deal
The Biden administration came to office promising to revive a nuclear deal with Iran, but for months officials have said time is running out. The top negotiator is briefing Congress on the stalemate.