News from 2023
Release of Aggregate Numbers of Strategic Offensive Weapons
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Iceland
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief and practice, as long as it is not prejudicial to good morals or public order.
Georgia National Day 2023
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Georgia a happy Independence Day.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Malta, Belgium
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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).
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
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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.
On the 34th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
Release: Tomorrow, we observe the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. On June 4th, 1989, the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) sent tanks into Tiananmen Square to brutally repress peaceful Chinese pro-democracy protesters and bystanders alike. The victims’ bravery will not be forgotten...
Over 1,500 Political Prisoners in Belarus
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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.
The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to London, Geneva, and Brussels
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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.
United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia in Coordination with International Partners
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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.
Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt LNG Allies Event
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
It’s great to have DOE Assistant Secretary Brad Crabtree as a partner here in Washington, DC.
Croatia Statehood Day
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Croatia as you celebrate your Statehood Day.
The United States and Sweden: A Strong Partnership for the Transatlantic Region and the World
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The shared history between the United States and Sweden goes back 240 years ago, when our two countries signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce.
Concerns Over Potential use of New Polish Legislation to Target Opposition
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Government is concerned by the Polish government’s passage of new legislation that could be misused to interfere with Poland’s free and fair elections.
Azerbaijan National Day
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Azerbaijan a happy Republic Day.
Joint Statement on Violence in the North of Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The following is the text of a joint statement by the United States, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Dereck Hogan, Senior Advisor for the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy Ruth Berry On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Sweden, Norway, and Finland
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Hey, everybody. Good morning and thanks so much for joining on this trip preview call for Secretary Blinken’s travels to Finland, Sweden, and Norway that he will depart for on late Monday evening.
Under Secretary Fernandez Leads U.S. Delegation to Plastic Pollution Negotiations in Paris
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Paris, France, until May 27 to lead the U.S. delegation engagement ahead of the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution.
Condemning Unilateral Actions by the Government of Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The United States strongly condemns the actions by the Government of Kosovo to access municipal buildings in the north of Kosovo by force, actions it took against the advice of the United States and Kosovo’s European partners.