News from 2023


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Portugal

The Government of Portugal 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: Ireland

The Government of Ireland 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: Bulgaria

The caretaker Government of Bulgaria 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: Spain

The Government of Spain fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.


On the Occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday

On behalf of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, and to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as you celebrate His Majesty’s official birthday.



United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine

The United States is providing $205 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine as part of our support for those affected by Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine.


Remarks at the Atlantic Council 8th Annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference

Thank you to the Atlantic Council for having me back here today. Ministers, colleagues, friends, I’m really delighted to be part of this conversation, and in particular this panel, which is just so well-timed, just a couple of days before the Ukraine recovery conference that will take place next week on Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington—excuse me—in London.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation

Release: QUESTION: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is one of the many top Biden administration officials who’s been monitoring the events of the last two days, and he joins us from the State Department. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Slovenia

The Government of Slovenia 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.


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.


DOS-IRQ grant application closes on July 31

English Access Microscholarship Program for Halabja grant opened on June 26.


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;


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation

Release: QUESTION: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is one of the many top Biden administration officials who’s been monitoring the events of the last two days, and he joins us from the State Department. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.


U.S.-EU: Consultations between U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino

Release: On 22 June 2023, United States Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met for the fifth high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the fourth meeting of the U.S.-EU High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.


Mozambique National Day

Release: Today, I extend my congratulations to the people of Mozambique as you celebrate the anniversary of your country’s independence.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN State of the Union

Release: QUESTION: Here with me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Thank you so much for joining me today. This march, within 120 miles of Moscow. Prigozhin then abruptly stopped, turned around yesterday afternoon. What happened? Why?


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation

News Release: QUESTION: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is one of the many top Biden administration officials who’s been monitoring the events of the last two days, and he joins us from the State Department. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.


DOS-IRQ offers new grant application process starting June 26

English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate grant opened on June 26.