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The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine. 

U.S. Security Cooperation With ROK

Forged during the Korean War and codified in the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty, the United States–Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance has evolved into a global comprehensive strategic partnership which serves as a linchpin for security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s war of aggression.

New START Treaty Aggregate Numbers of Strategic Offensive Arms

Under the New START Treaty, the United States and the Russian Federation are obligated to exchange data on treaty-accountable items twice a year.

Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to South Africa and Egypt

From May 6-12, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt, to meet with leaders in government and academia, as well as NGO officials.

The Department of State Announces Reward Offer Against Russian Ransomware Actor

By State Newswire Report | May 17, 2023

The impacts of ransomware attacks are significant and far-reaching, with victims suffering loss and disclosure of sensitive information and disruption of critical services.  Russia is a safe haven for cybercriminals, an environment in which ransomware actors are free to conduct malicious cyber operations against the United States and our partners and allies. Today, the State Department is announcing a reward offer, under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP), of up to $10 million, for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Russian national Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev for transnational organized crime. We are taking these actions Matveev for his role in ransomware incidents targeting U.S. law enforcement, businesses, and critical infrastructure around the world. In conjunction with this action, the Department of Justice unsealed two indictments against Matveev in the District of Columbia and the District of New Jersey. The Treasury Department also imposed financial sanctions on Matveev.

Securing Semiconductors: How to Scale-up Global Semiconductor Production and Protect U.S. National Security at the Same Time  

By State Newswire Report | May 17, 2023

Last August, Congress passed bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which will strengthen American manufacturing, supply chains, and national security, and invest in research and development, and science and technology to keep the United States the leader in nanotechnology, clean energy, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

Five press releases or notices published in January by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs

By State Newswire | May 14, 2023

There were five press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in January.

Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction

Today the Department of State submitted to Congress its 2023 Annual Report on International Child Abduction.

U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine

The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.

Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine

The use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority to direct a drawdown to provide military assistance under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) is a valuable tool of U.S. foreign policy in crisis situations.[1]

U.S. Security Cooperation With ROK

Forged during the Korean War and codified in the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty, the United States–Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance has evolved into a global comprehensive strategic partnership which serves as a linchpin for security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s war of aggression.

Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to South Africa and Egypt

From May 6-12, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt, to meet with leaders in government and academia, as well as NGO officials.

The Strategic Defense Initiative in Retrospect: The Past, Present, and Future of Missile Defense

Thank you, Dean Ayres, for that kind introduction and for the invitation to speak here today.

Narrowing the Gender Digital Divide: Empowering Girls Around the Globe to Build Digital Skills for a Lifetime

By State Newswire Report | May 10, 2023

On April 27, the U.S. Department of State recognizes International Girls in ICT Day to celebrate girls excelling in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network

By State Newswire | Apr 21, 2023

Release: The United States remains firmly committed to taking action to disrupt Iran’s military programs and its procurement networks. We are designating elements of Iran’s military procurement network - one individual and six entities. These elements based in Iran, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and Malaysia...

Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

By State Newswire | Apr 20, 2023

Release: We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners in response to of Russia’s continued war of aggression.

U.S. Security Cooperation With Vietnam

By State Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023

The U.S. security relationship with Vietnam continues to expand and the two countries share a common vision for the future of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.