U.S. Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
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Croatia Statehood Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Croatia as you celebrate your Statehood Day.
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Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt LNG Allies Event
It’s great to have DOE Assistant Secretary Brad Crabtree as a partner here in Washington, DC.
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United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia in Coordination with International Partners
In coordination with the G7, Australia, and other partners, the United States is imposing new sanctions today on Russia for its illegal war in Ukraine.
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Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to London, Geneva, and Brussels
From May 22-26, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to London, United Kingdom; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brussels, Belgium.
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The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Upon the completion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the United States reiterates its unwavering commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons.
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Over 1,500 Political Prisoners in Belarus
On the eve of the Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners, we condemn the Lukashenka regime in Belarus for unjustly holding over 1,500 political prisoners.
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The United States and Multinational Public-Private Partners Look to Provide Up To $275 Million to Advance the Romania Small Modular Reactor Project; United States Issues Letters of Interest for Up To $4 Billion in Project Financing
Today, at the G7 Leaders Summit in Hiroshima, President Biden announced concrete steps to implement the vision of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) to mobilize $600 billion by 2027 in infrastructure investments around the world.
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Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Malta, Belgium
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travels to Malta and Belgium May 22-26 to participate in the Governing Board of Administrators meeting of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) and to lead U.S. participation in a strategic dialogue on counterterrorism with the European Union (EU).
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Georgia National Day 2023
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Georgia a happy Independence Day.
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Iceland
The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief and practice, as long as it is not prejudicial to good morals or public order.
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Release of Aggregate Numbers of Strategic Offensive Weapons
Continuing with its tradition of transparency despite Russia’s purported suspension of New START, the United States has voluntarily released aggregate numbers of U.S. strategic offensive arms under the New START Treaty’s central limits on nuclear weapons.
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The Department of State Announces Reward Offer Against Russian Ransomware Actor
The impacts of ransomware attacks are significant and far-reaching, with victims suffering loss and disclosure of sensitive information and disruption of critical services.
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Condemning the Arrest of Robert Shonov
The United States strongly condemns the reported arrest of Robert Shonov, a former employee of U.S. Mission Russia.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Dutch Foreign Minister Hoekstra
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Norway National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Norway in celebration of Constitution Day.
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United States and Moldova Sign Open Skies Agreement
On May 18 in Chisinau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma and Moldova Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Lilia Dabija, with Prime Minister Dorin Recean, signed an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Moldova — the first bilateral air transport agreement negotiated by the two countries.
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Croatia
The constitution provides for freedom of religious thought and expression and prohibits incitement of religious hatred. All religious communities have the same religious protections under the law.
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Portugal
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and worship and prohibits discrimination based on religion.
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Czech Republic
The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, a supplement to the constitution, provides for freedom of religious conviction and states everyone has the right to change, abstain from, and freely practice religion, subject to potential limitations by law in the event of threats to “public safety and order, health and morals, or the rights and freedoms of others.”