Tammy Bruce Pressed on Evacuation Flights from Israel and Ukraine Negotiations

State Department Briefing on International Conflicts

• 🇺🇸 State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed questions regarding the response to the Israel-Iran conflict and ongoing negotiations related to Ukraine.
• 🗣️ Bruce emphasized that public statements from Russian officials should not be the sole basis for reacting to the conflict, highlighting the complexity of ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Ukraine Negotiations and Sanctions

• ❓ A reporter questioned the lack of immediate action or sanctions against Russia, citing recent actions such as striking a US citizen and a Boeing office in Kyiv.
• 🤝 Bruce stated that the US does not react to every quote but watches Russia's actions, and that complex, multi-party negotiations are underway.
• 🗣️ She deferred to President Trump's understanding of the situation, advising against second-guessing his approach to peace.

Evacuation Flights and Consular Services

• ✈️ A reporter inquired about evacuation flights from Israel, specifically asking if the only flight so far was for embassy staff and family members.
• 🚫 Bruce declined to characterize or confirm details about specific evacuation flights, citing the inability to provide answers on such matters.
• 📞 She confirmed that a dedicated number is available for inquiries and encouraged persistence with online forms for assistance.
• 📊 Regarding 25,000 individuals who reached out for assistance, Bruce stated that data on how many have departed cannot be shared, but expressed excitement about the number of people who have engaged with the process.