Please don’t forget we have American hostages imprisoned in horrific conditions by the Taliban - including this husband and father who was committed to providing humanitarian aid to the Afghan people. Now Hu’s wife is appealing for help nbcnews.com/politics/natio…

Ryan Corbett is one of at least three Americans being held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

His wife Anna stayed quiet about his case for more than 14 months.

Now she's going public. nbcnews.com/politics/natio…

Our colleague, WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained in Russia for 16 weeks. We call for his immediate release. Journalists at Aspen Security Forum say #IStandWithEvan

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on March 29 during a reporting trip and remains in prison. We’re offering resources for those who want to show their support for him. #IStandWithEvan wsj.com/Evan

NEW: “We do not believe Syria merits readmission into the Arab League at this time, a point we have made with all of our partners,” a State Dept spox says.

“That said, we share many of the same goals as our Arab partners with respect to Syria…”

Siamak’s interview was heartbreaking. Our family stands with him, his family, as well as Morad and his family. President Biden, Siamak showed great courage in reaching out to you the way he has. Now, pls show us your courage. Our 3 families have repeatedly asked for a meeting with you…

Brittney Griner is now back in the U.S.A.

While not a formal reopening of the US Embassy, the visit is the latest step since Secretary Antony Blinken announced the gradual return of a U.S. diplomatic presence in Ukraine just two weeks ago.

US Diplomats are in Kyiv for the first time since mid-February, a Senior State Department Official confirms to NBC News. The team which includes Charge d’Affaires Kristina Kvien arrived in the capital today to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Victory Day in Europe.

You guys its my brother, Nate Burger, in a fancy new show!

NEW: The U.S. is expelling 12 Russian diplomats assigned to the Russian Mission at the U.N.

Nate Evans describes the 12 as 'intelligence operatives' who were 'engaging in espionage activities that are adverse to our national security.'

Reported by Abigail Williams

Russia was the lone veto tonight as UN Security Council voted on whether to condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine, Abigail Williams reports.

China, in a surprise move, abstained rather than join Russia in vetoing

NEW: The Senate just confirmed by voice vote former Sen Jeff Flake's nomination to be US ambassador to Turkey

Families of U.S. hostages, detainees abroad call on Biden to take action nbcnews.com/politics/white… via @nbcnews

End of an era at the @statedept press office as Gladys Boggs retires after 44 years at State, including 35 dealing with the logistics of news conferences, photo ops and overseas/UNGA travel. Congrats, Gladys!

This is a fantastic read by 𝚁𝚎𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊 𝙱𝚎𝚒𝚝𝚜𝚌𝚑 & Laura Kelly on everything done behind the scenes by Members & their staff to help Americans & Afghans flee the country, giving important insight into just how horrifically Department of State failed to plan for this foreseeable disaster.

BREAKING: Qatari flight carrying Americans and other internationals has taken off from Kabul en route to Doha.

But Secretary Antony Blinken faced tough Q’s by TOLOnews for tying any US recognition of Taliban to its future actions. Pointing to protestors being beaten, jouros arrested, & classrooms separated by gender, Lotfullah Najafizada asked, 'What else do you want to see? Planning for another 9/11?”

At a presser today, @secblinken criticized the newly announced Taliban gov't for lacking in inclusivity incl the absence of women & expressed concern about the 'affiliations & track records' of some of the indv'ls. But he also noted the Taliban called it 'a caretaker cabinet.'