Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “If confirmed, I will continue to stand firmly with the Malian people in their aspirations for democracy, peace…”

The president has been clear. The secretary has been clear in his discussions with the Israelis that there has to be a plan to ensure for the safety of civilians in Gaza.

It means that President Putin is continuing to escalate this war in a manner that is totally unacceptable.

The UN Security Council to press Russia to support.

We have held the doors open for meaningful diplomacy and we remain open to dialogue, real productive dialogue without preconditions.