Relations between the U.S. and Iceland are stronger than ever.  I sat down with Foreign Minister @thorgkatrin to explore avenues to deepen our bilateral cooperation, including via increased investment in our shared Arctic security and potential opportunities for broader defense and security-related cooperation.

At exercise Northern Viking in Iceland, I saw firsthand how U.S. and Icelandic forces train alongside fellow @NATO Allies to protect vital sea lanes and secure the Arctic, and how Icelandic technology is giving Allied forces an operational edge. Building our readiness and capabilities will deter threats and defend the Alliance in the Arctic.

A horrible and sleepless night in Kyiv. This was one of the most brutal Russian attacks to date, with ballistic missiles raining down on our capital one after another. At least 12 people were killed in Kyiv, and one more in the Kyiv region. A school, a children’s hospital, and residential buildings were severely damaged. Russia also attacked Chernihiv and Odesa regions. With such horrific war crimes Putin wants to demonstrate complete impunity. Each Russian ballistic missile is an act of barbarism. And each interceptor delivered to Ukraine is an act of humanity and saved human lives. We know partners who can deliver these interceptors, and we urge them once again to act without delay. Every delay is measured in human lives. We are informing all states and international organizations of the consequences of this attack, and we urge them to take immediate, concrete steps to intensify pressure on Russia and bolster support for Ukraine. I urge Ukrainians abroad to take action. We are calling on the Ukrainian World Congress, as well as all Ukrainian organizations and communities in key capitals and around the world, to raise their voices now. We call for three critical measures to protect human lives: - Deliver air defense: Transfer or sell additional interceptors and air defense systems to Ukraine. - Tighten sanctions: Increase sanctions pressure to cripple Russia’s ability to manufacture these instruments of terror. - Build defense capabilities: Partner with Ukraine to develop anti-ballistic capabilities.