Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Holds His First News Briefing At The State Department



AFP: Tillerson: US-Russia ties could still get worse

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday he will meet with his Russian opposite number Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the weekend, but warned US-Russia ties could still get worse.

Some in Moscow and Washington had hoped relations between the former Cold War foes might improve under US President Donald Trump, who has had warm words for President Vladimir Putin.

But the great power rivals remain divided over Russia's intervention in Ukraine, US sanctions against Kremlin allies and Moscow's support for Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime.

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Tillerson concedes Russia ties are sour, but holds out hope -- AP
Tillerson: U.S. relations with Russia 'under considerable stress' after first six months of Trump administration -- LA Times
Tillerson to North Korea: ‘We are not your enemy’ -- Washington Post
Tillerson says U.S. wants North Korea dialogue 'at some point' -- Reuters
Tillerson: US not seeking to topple North Korea regime -- AFP
Tillerson to North Korea: We Are Not Your Enemy -- VOA
North Korea: US not seeking regime change, says Rex Tillerson -- BBC
Tillerson says he and Trump disagree over Iran nuclear deal -- Reuters
Tillerson sends senior envoys to handle Qatar crisis -- AFP
Tillerson Declares He's Comfortable in Job and With Trump -- US News and World Report/AP
Tillerson Says Trump’s Twitter Use Not a Hindrance to State Dept: ‘I Don’t View It as an Obstacle’ -- Washington Free Beacon
Tillerson To Meet Lavrov In Manila At The Weekend -- RFE
Tillerson to visit the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia in swing through Southeast Asia -- SCMP
Tillerson to travel to Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia: State Department -- Reuters
Tillerson tightens the reins at State Department -- Reuters

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