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United with Ukraine [rolling updates]

Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
Boy holding Ukrainian flag at side of road as other children climb on small building (© Bernat Armangue/AP)

Blinken: Russia’s war against Ukraine a ‘strategic failure’

Russia is worse off — militarily, economically and geopolitically — than it was before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Two U.S. Navy doctors in uniform helping Sudanese evacuee off ship (© Amr Nabil/AP)

U.S. announces additional funding for people of Sudan and neighboring countries

The United States is providing $246 million in humanitarian aid to help the people in Sudan and four neighboring countries.
Three warning symbols surrounded by chains and human figures (Graphic: State Dept./M. Gregory. Images: © Paragorn Dangsombroon, © Tribalium, © Leremy, all Shutterstock.com)

20 years of partnering to stop the spread of weapons of...

The U.S. works with other nations to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction. Learn how the Proliferation Security Initiative helps.
U.S. and Tongan flags flying, with blue sky and light clouds in background (© Millenius/Shutterstock.com)

New U.S. Embassy in Tonga shows ‘enduring commitment’

The U.S. opened an embassy in Tonga, building on a partnership that is addressing issues such as economic development and the climate crisis.
A Japanese flag and a U.S. flag in front of a dark blue background (© Itsuo Inouye/AP)

Timeline of U.S.-Japan diplomatic history

For more than 70 years, Japan and the United States have been close allies, cooperating on many issues. Here's a timeline of their partnership.
High view looking down on Heidi Kühn standing with arms crossed in vineyard (© Roots of Peace)

World Food Prize laureate turns ‘mines to vines’

Heidi Kühn, winner of this year's World Food Prize, transforms heavily mined areas into sustainable farmland. Learn why she does this work.
Man holding flowers and sitting in military jeep (© Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/AP Images)

America sent gear to the USSR to help win World War...

The Lend-Lease program played a big role in World War II. Learn how this U.S. program boosted a key ally, the Soviet Union, in the fight against Hitler.
Sign with words 'Welcome to Diplomats' Hometowns' on image of U.S. map (Images: © Kitnha, EmLion, Thomas Pajot/Shutterstock.com; Graphic: State Dept./B. Insley)

These diplomats keep ties to home

Each May, the State Department honors U.S. diplomats for their work in more than 190 countries. Their work is shaped by where they grew up.