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Tammy, State Department spokesperson, said the DPRK’s involvement is “a perfect example of how third countries like the DPRK have perpetuated this war,” and that the United States continues to be concerned about direct North Korean involvement and any reciprocal support provided by Russia.

Why it matters: Reported military cooperation between states can change battlefield dynamics and carries implications for sanctions, regional security and future diplomacy. The department did not provide evidence in the briefing but characterized the activity as concerning and said such cooperation “must end.”

Details from the briefing: Reporters raised a recent visit by a senior Russian official to Pyongyang; the spokesperson reiterated U.S. concern and called for an end to reciprocity that supports the war.

Ending: The department said it will continue to monitor and respond to developments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Department of State Press Briefing - March 19, 2025 - 2:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The State Department told reporters it is concerned about reported military cooperation between Russia and North Korea and said such third‑party support for the conflict in Ukraine bears responsibility.","taxTitle","US Department of State","taxId",9719,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6121832,"State Department: data on missing Ukrainian children exists despite termination of a research grant",1333,3466115,4799290,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670&start=3466&end=4799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670/thumbnail_3466115.jpg","/articles/6121832/State-Department-data-on-missing-Ukrainian-children-exists-despite-termination-of-a-research-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121832-5a0aada0d2cbc30d74f09dda4d26527a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391093&Signature=CnmCpfeMHONeaFMs6tQC6E8rrymNVUl~hSasqp3zbTISLYQTSWi-cvTKsXru0RxWeddGv8MtpEEp9CcpAaWoh4Y3KL3jyBSXY-K~itth4OCOIAw7lwx4hoQdLCb8G4X~c3BnhP0bTfsuIzxa~yp2Tw5fUQ6GNxxL-g1FaPuyGYEKPITIaLuFb85Tmli578ySedFeeVoVnJR0eBsG5MLW3kiAGZcUUmMH1ap-mg7XNQkYoZ5QkCaaK7c7yFcK1CefHrSzerxM8CODGoaXw3zwtdBlUVEwY0qsKYCwFZQZGbuYXzh7w3FRKKAitTR~iuF9bcGsjZZ2CruzP8QYr3cV8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department told reporters that data collected by a university research effort into Ukrainian children reported missing during the war were not deleted after the department terminated funding for that research.

Tammy, State Department spokesperson, said the department’s review of foreign‑aid programs led to cuts for projects assessed as not aligned with the administration’s priorities, but she denied reports that data were deleted, saying “The data exists. It was not in the State Department's control. It was the people running that framework, but we know, who is running the data and the website, and we know fully that the data exists and it's not been deleted and it's not missing.”

Why it matters: Reporters asked about a terminated grant that had been collecting evidence on alleged abductions of Ukrainian children; the department’s assurance that the data remain available addresses concerns about loss of evidence, while the stated review of foreign aid signals the administration is changing how it funds external research projects.

Details from the briefing: Tammy said the grant in question had been cut as part of a broader assessment of U.S. foreign‑aid spending, described by the department as an effort to remove waste and abuse and reorient funding toward programs the administration considers priorities. She did not provide the university name in her answer at that point in the briefing, but earlier questions referred to a research initiative at Yale University.

What was not specified: The transcript does not include details on who holds the data repository, how to access the data, or whether alternative support will be provided to continue the research.

Ending: The department said it remains committed to working on the issue through other channels, including presidential attention to the matter, and indicated it may pursue different structures for future investigations.","After reporters asked whether federal funding cuts had caused research data on abducted Ukrainian children to be deleted, the State Department said the data exist and are not missing, while reiterating a review of foreign‑aid programs that led to some cuts.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6121836,"State Department urges end to fighting in Gaza, emphasizes protection of civilians and legal obligations",607,3633430,4240880,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670&start=3633&end=4240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670/thumbnail_3633430.jpg","/articles/6121836/State-Department-urges-end-to-fighting-in-Gaza-emphasizes-protection-of-civilians-and-legal-obligations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121836-de3395ea5448cac3cc55d50f55521a85/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391093&Signature=N28QjqxXAifA7JnVeryhR9r~lU~CtxELqZvKddOG4IkPMnTf~DQyOHTPxAnyW8JwF7Q7bCJqvHFvQ0TG2Abpg7zVj382m4Eh1g5H6rtD8uMe2ZJO0CTE~s99Ij51LoAsIThlmmZ6wGWP3AluxKmz4qh3t~Q0qxm95laJol1SbiotQBdsxVYfGia-EInd8AkKJkdBNGm6ETLnqGEiygPL66gBt3WBpI8FnvTzPxMKNz8ItluHUlBTrlTZRp-eYw3rSJTYdh2n-Ac4MZSrD31TJGOXuKBxvNUf-qkRMVLyjpszZGlrSLQC86pt0uo7iH0o~Zujj1hLDoPhMWC2MprSVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department reiterated that stopping civilian deaths in Gaza is a priority and said diplomacy remains the primary tool to reduce suffering amid renewed fighting.

Tammy, State Department spokesperson, said the United States “deplore[s] the loss of life” in Gaza and described the situation as “a catastrophe,” while also stressing the October 7 attacks that precipitated the current conflict. She said the department urges all parties to move to a ceasefire and highlighted ongoing diplomatic engagements to that end.

Reporters asked whether the department was assessing whether strikes using U.S. weapons complied with international law. Tammy said the United States applies applicable U.S. laws and international law in its assessments and that the department is committed to those standards.

Why it matters: The U.S. is Israel’s security partner and a major supplier of military assistance; questions about compliance with the laws of war and civilian harm have political and legal implications. The briefing did not announce new policy changes but emphasized ongoing diplomatic efforts and legal standards.

Details from the briefing: Tammy said there had been no direct phone call yet between Secretary Rubio and Israeli counterparts at the time of the briefing, but that teams remain in constant contact. She also criticized Hamas’s role in prolonging violence and reiterated the administration’s focus on achieving a diplomatic resolution.

Ending: The department said it will continue diplomatic engagement and urged steps to protect civilians and restore humanitarian access.","The State Department spokesperson said the U.S. deplores civilian casualties in Gaza and reiterated calls for ceasefire and humanitarian access while noting the U.S. applies international and U.S. law to weapons transfers and expects partners to do the same.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6121841,"State Department: technical talks in Saudi Arabia aim to broaden partial energy ceasefire in Russia‑Ukraine conflict",2238,2826575,5065190,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670&start=2826&end=5065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670/thumbnail_2826575.jpg","/articles/6121841/State-Department-technical-talks-in-Saudi-Arabia-aim-to-broaden-partial-energy-ceasefire-in-RussiaUkraine-conflict","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121841-25572935e64879dad76a09c042eb4eff/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391093&Signature=fl1hcZoOMPf8xDcbGp0jFdTLeSiW2CM2JLXdRv1redpHeFYEhI59AhPOHoc0am7L0ynRATaCLv9r7rvICEMpgFmkJXkYVKzQ3hemXIJHC~hHHwo774kJsAoVEOQzEbtb45yes5XDnXX4B73HyvoeVQmJFTpWQxXUaNB9Vur6rGzMNRNPNa8NCUF56g5hMCAcVEvyhljU9GOKYuIgxmKBGJCsMHNHGB7e9Jk1urNqNeUEuzCzBjHlVMhmeIJ~g-FQIuJHg8GGN9F-RHWnyNexT5FpJ2KBBk0ncTOSFsqO6fbYMjyaK6kJfpH-e7zzTmBH1TFQDc4vJdoVuFSwKwgGXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department said senior U.S., Russian and Ukrainian officials are moving to technical talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at implementing a partial ceasefire that would initially cover energy and infrastructure before widening to a full ceasefire.

Tammy, State Department spokesperson, read a joint statement saying President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin “agreed on the need for this conflict to end with a lasting peace” and that “the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.”

Why it matters: The briefing described an initial, technical‑level negotiation track to convert bilateral presidential calls into implementable measures. The department said the talks are intended to create a de‑escalation that could lead to a full ceasefire and broader peace negotiations.

What officials said: Tammy said President Trump also spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and briefed him on the call with Putin; she said Zelensky asked for air‑defense systems, including Patriot batteries, and that Trump agreed to “work with him to find what was available.” The spokesperson described the technical teams as senior staff rather than principals and said the meetings would occur “in the coming days.”

On Ukrainian energy infrastructure, the statement quoted the presidents as saying U.S. expertise could help operate electrical supply and nuclear plants, and that “American ownership of those plants would be the best protection for that infrastructure,” language read by the spokesperson from the statement.

The department declined to give technical details of the energy ceasefire’s scope pending the Saudi Arabia talks and said observers and implementation plans would follow only after a ceasefire is secured.

Ending: The State Department characterized the talks as fast moving and said the United States and partners are focused on securing a ceasefire that would permit technical work to protect energy infrastructure and broaden to more substantial negotiations.","U.S. officials said President Trump, President Putin and President Zelensky discussed steps toward a ceasefire that would begin with energy and infrastructure, and that technical teams will meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate implementation and possible expansion to the Black Sea.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6121846,"State Department warns Venezuela to accept deportees, says El Salvador agreed to take MS‑13 members",2612,2715635,5327705,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670&start=2715&end=5327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699281-58d55e99fd1c37225fa38335fff66670/thumbnail_2715635.jpg","/articles/6121846/State-Department-warns-Venezuela-to-accept-deportees-says-El-Salvador-agreed-to-take-MS13-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121846-a235943d16c37fdc6e3fffae5652205d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391093&Signature=KOX1TcUBHm5fVrqEOyj222xLQoL50tAxfdhDx1YfouR62OIyGXVb9ELKXrN9oScLAYH9KfR40i9~jx1KLMk178W4Y33kT4HLSVB66dd~dq6OEWS1-cBaGLhK3FaGXRR9zK0gTIoPVfhDj6I~fI2OoS-O~Oqmk-s0LbEz5RUXsyoiDr6gKHvpE1mY5OWSPOYS11DE2b0GrVNVkVtmWCa0rnahMcVyHi8GsTRS0oDqhrIu0v98lVxab1-oendz13hWpUzqPwpx8XN-SKyya8eh-mTpSFZzmLnhy0kNZfoV2eTDe9rZoDoXfDW8ho22Ov5rC7zDO6~76ghhe69DY1EI6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz expect Venezuela to accept U.S. deportation flights and warned the United States will impose “new and more severe sanctions” if Caracas delays or refuses.

Tammy, State Department spokesperson, read a statement saying, “The Maduro regime must accept back all Venezuelan aliens deported by The United States, especially their murderers, rapists, criminals, human traffickers, and other illegally present criminals in The United States. End of discussion. We will impose new and more severe sanctions upon any failure to do so or delays.”

The department also described separate returns handled in Central America. Tammy said El Salvador requested repatriation of two high‑profile MS‑13 members and asked that 21 of its most‑wanted nationals be returned; the briefing said the United States “accommodated that” request and plans to work with Congress to provide assistance to El Salvador’s corrections system.

Why it matters: The statement ties immigration enforcement to diplomacy and sanctions policy. The department framed acceptance of deportees as a nonnegotiable obligation and signaled economic or other penalties if Venezuela does not comply. For El Salvador, the department said it will coordinate support with Congress to help the country manage returned inmates.

Details from the briefing: Tammy said the administration will continue deportation flights to other countries while litigation over the AEA proclamation remains pending in court; she declined to comment on the underlying litigation. She also referred reporters to a tweet from Secretary Rubio describing Caracas’s response as insufficient and said the United States has told Venezuela that further delay will prompt a sanctions response.

What the department did not specify: the briefing did not give a timetable for flights to Venezuela, the precise legal basis named “AEA proclamation” was said to be under judicial challenge, and no dollar amounts for planned assistance to El Salvador were provided.

Ending: The State Department framed the measures as part of a broader enforcement posture and said it will continue deportation operations while weighing additional sanctions if Venezuela does not accept its nationals.","A State Department briefing said a statement from Secretary Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz demands Venezuela accept repatriated nationals or face escalating sanctions; officials also described an agreement with El Salvador to accept MS‑13 members and other requested detainees.","actionData","errors"]

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