Linda Thomas-Greenfield

grain facility in Ukraine

US Amb to UN: ‘We’re hopeful’ the Black Sea Grain Initiative can be revived

Ukraine

Since Russia pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July, its troops have been attacking Ukraine’s ports, destroying 220,000 metric tons of grain in the past week alone. But US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that the grain deal could be brought back to life.  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, center left, meet with Angolan President Joao Lourenco during the US Africa Leaders Summit 2022

US aims to ‘amplify Africa’s voice’ as leaders gather for summit in DC, Amb. Thomas-Greenfield says

Global Politics
Joe Biden is shown with his hand outstretched shaking the hand of Vladimir Putin.

Biden and Putin hold first call as counterparts; Sanofi to support rival vaccine production; Linda Thomas-Greenfield faces confirmation hearing

Top of The World
Linda Thomas-Greenfield is shown speaking at a podium with microphones in front of her and a blue backgroud in the distance.

Watch live: Biden’s pick for UN post says US will counter China’s agenda

Biden administration
Joe Biden, a white man, is stands near nominee Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a Black woman, who is wearing a dark blue suit onstage at a podium.

Biden pick to lead US mission at UN will ‘rebuild ties with our closest allies,’ says former amb.

Global Politics

US Policy Sparks Anti-Gay Attacks in Liberia

Conflict & Justice

In December, the Obama administration issued a policy aimed at promoting gay rights as human rights around the world. But in Liberia the policy may be having the opposing effect.