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

News Release: The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty. Consistent with that commitment, the United States has adopted lawful countermeasures in response to the Russian Federation’s ongoing violations of the New START Treaty. The Russian Federation’s purported suspension ...


Sudan Business Risk Advisory Update

Release: The Departments of State, the Treasury, Commerce, Labor, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are issuing this Update to the May 2022 Business Risk Advisory related to Sudan in light of the violent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces...


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

Release: 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. Finland’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership represents a major change ...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


DOS-CSO offers new grant application process starting June 2

Sinjar Agreement Mediation and Dialogue grant opened on June 2.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Simen Ekern of NRK TV

Release: QUESTION: So Mr. Secretary, thank you for taking the time to be with us.


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

News Release: SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome to Oslo. Welcome to this NATO foreign ministerial meeting. We have many issues to discuss but let me first of all thank you for your personal commitment, your personal leadership, and not least, everything United States does to strengthen ...


DOS-INL grant application closes on Aug. 2

Global Initiative to Galvanize the Private Sector as Partners in Combating Corruption (GPS) grant opened on June 2.



DOS-AFG grant application closes on July 3

Preserving Afghanistan's Diverse Cultural Heritage grant opened on June 2.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt Before Their Meeting

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER HUITFELDT: Dear Tony, Secretary Blinken, welcome to Oslo.


U.S. Measures in Response to the Crisis in Sudan

Release: As directed by the President in his May 4 Executive Order, today we are holding accountable the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities under their control for actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Sudan.


Commemorating LGBTQI+ Pride Month

News Release: Every June, the United States celebrates Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, when police raided a gay bar in New York City and its patrons stood up against discrimination, abuse, and mistreatment.  Pride reminds us of the spirit of democratic protest and the principle that all persons are created equal and every individual’s full humanity should be equally respected.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Simen Ekern of NRK TV

News Release: QUESTION: So Mr. Secretary, thank you for taking the time to be with us.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt Before Their Meeting

Release: FOREIGN MINISTER HUITFELDT: Dear Tony, Secretary Blinken, welcome to Oslo.



Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Ignoring Our Allies in the Western Hemisphere: Reviewing President Biden’s FY24 Budget Request”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will convene a hearing entitled, “Ignoring Our Allies in the Western Hemisphere: Reviewing President Biden’s FY24 Budget Request" on Wednesday, June 7th.


Special Representative Syed Promotes Partnerships with U.S. Businesses in Suriname and Brazil

News Release: From May 30 to June 5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed is visiting Paramaribo, Suriname, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. In Paramaribo, Special Representative Syed will meet with business leaders and government officials to discuss the value of a welcoming business environment and highlight the opportunities for greater U.S. private sector investment in growing sectors such as mining, marine shipping, and downstream wood manufacturing.


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

Release: The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty. Consistent with that commitment, the United States has adopted lawful countermeasures in response to the Russian Federation’s ongoing violations of the New START Treaty. The Russian Federation’s purported suspension ...