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U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty

The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.



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U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty

The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.


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Italy National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Italy on the occasion of your Republic Day, marking the historic referendum that ushered in a new era of democracy and freedom for Italy.


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto At the Signing of the 6G Joint Statement

Good morning, everyone. Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will sign the joint statement of Finland and the United States on cooperation in advanced wireless communications.


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Joint Statement of the United States and Finland on Cooperation in Advanced Wireless Communications

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Finland in light of our strong interest in cooperating on advanced wireless communication.


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Russia’s Strategic Failure and Ukraine’s Secure Future

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, it is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you all to the beautiful capital of Finland, Helsinki, and the Helsinki City Hall.


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Fourth U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Stakeholders Engagement

Thank you very, very much. At the risk of repetition, I think you’ll hear me in violent agreement with my friends and colleagues. But the first thing I want to say is this:


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial Co-Chairs at a Joint Press Availability

So we don’t have much time. We’ll jump directly into the questions, so who wants to start? Yes, please, go ahead, Johan.


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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the UK

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom until June 9, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on key economic growth and security priorities.


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre After Their Meeting

Secretary Blinken, I welcome you to Oslo. You are here at an important informal NATO meeting, but informal can be even more important than formal because it is about critical issues:



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Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

Russia is continuing to wage a brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine. In the month of May alone, Russia launched 17 air assaults against Kyiv, threatening Ukrainian families and devastating civilian areas.


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Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty

Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are irresponsible and unlawful.


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg After Their Meeting

Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome to Oslo. Welcome to this NATO foreign ministerial meeting.



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The United States and Finland: Old Friends, A New and Stronger Alliance

The United States and Finland enjoy an enduring partnership, rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a shared commitment to strengthening the international rules-based order.


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Secretary Blinken to Deliver Speech at Helsinki City Hall

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver a speech at Helsinki City Hall on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. EET / 4:45 a.m. EDT.


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Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Azerbaijan

Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30 – June 2.


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following Tour of HYBRIT Steel Plant

Madam Minister, thank you so much. And I really want to say thanks first and foremost for what I was going to say is a warm welcome here in Luleå – (laughter) – certainly warm in our hearts.