State Newswire Report News



Deputy Secretary Richard Verma Travels to Qatar, Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Doha, Frankfurt, the Hague, and Athens from June 25-30, where he will discuss a range of U.S. priorities, including support for the people of Afghanistan, global security challenges, modernization, and regional support platforms.


Assistant Secretary Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Brussels

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will co-lead an interagency U.S. delegation to the 12th United States


Targeting Russia’s Global Malign Influence Operations and Election Interference Activities

The United States remains committed to deterring and disrupting the Russian Federation’s repeated attempts to undermine the democratic processes in the United States and other countries.


Luxembourg National Day

Congratulations to the people of Luxembourg on the occasion of the Grand Duke’s official birthday.



Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with G7 and EU Representatives

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:



U.S. Department of State Announces 350 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Participants Awards

The State Department announced today that 350 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)


Congratulations to Belgrade, Serbia for Winning Expo 2027 Vote

The United States congratulates the city of Belgrade and the government of Serbia for winning the bid to host Expo 2027 at today’s vote at the 172nd General Assembly meeting of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) in Paris, France.



Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Türkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Before Their Meeting

Well, good afternoon, everyone, and it’s a real pleasure to have this opportunity to meet with a colleague of many years, Hakan Fidan, the new foreign minister of Türkiye.



Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference

Secretary Blinken announced today in London at the Ukraine Recovery Conference jointly hosted by the United Kingdom and Ukraine that the United States, working with Congress, intends to provide an additional $1.31 billion in assistance to help Ukraine recover from Russia’s ongoing assaults on the country.


LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Geneva

Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will attend the 53rd Human Rights Council (HRC) session in Geneva, Switzerland from June 20 to June 23.



Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

It’s always a pleasure to be with my friend, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Russia

The Government of Russia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity;


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Ukraine

The Government of Ukraine does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: United Kingdom

The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.