Mike Pompeo criticises Russia during first trip as US Secretary of State

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has rebuked Russia for what he called aggression beyond its borders, and vowed to restore relevance to a badly demoralised State Department in his new role as the top American diplomat.

Attending a meeting of Nato foreign ministers in Brussels less than 24 hours after being sworn in, Mr Pompeo criticised Russia for threatening the alliance's friends and partners in Georgia and Ukraine as well as for "an aggressive campaign to undermine Western democratic institutions".