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U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
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
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
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. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Europe: Minimizing Explosive Hazard Risks, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States conventional weapons destruction program continues to support regional security, national capacity building, and economic development in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Salovaara
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara today.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
U.S. Welcomes Norway’s Repatriation of Nationals from Northeast Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
This week, Norway repatriated two women and three children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Belgium and France
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will join the U.S. delegation traveling to Brussels on April 4 to participate in the U.S.-EU Energy Council and hold other bilateral meetings on energy security, support to Ukraine, and the clean energy transition.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Virtual Remarks on Russia’s Accountability for the Crimes in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
President Zelenskyy, Foreign Minister Kuleba, thank you for bringing together so many partners and friends of Ukraine for this important and solemn summit.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Dereck Hogan on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Hey, everybody. Good afternoon. Thanks so much for joining us on this trip preview call for the Secretary’s trip to Brussels on Monday for the U.S.-EU Energy Dialogue, as well as the NATO foreign ministers ministerial.
Designation of Facilitator Pursuing DPRK Arms Deal
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Today, the United States is designating Ashot Mkrtychev for arms-related activities involving the DPRK and Russia.
Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to Examine Reports of the Russian Federation’s Forcible Transfer and Deportation of Ukraine’s Children
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States and 44 other countries, with the support of Ukraine.
Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation.
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt’s Remarks at the Center for the Study of Democracy
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
A/S Pyatt: Thank you very much, Ognian. It’s wonderful to see everybody, and many, many thanks to CSD for inviting me to be part of this conversation today on an issue that is so important to our transatlantic issues and to our shared interest in the energy transition.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In his first year in office, President Biden launched the summit to look at the future of democracy, which we see is at an inflection point.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at “Imprisoned Without Just Cause: #FreeThemAll” event hosted by the Lithuanian Embassy
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
It is wonderful to be here among friends and colleagues. A heartfelt thank you to our Lithuanian partners, including Vice Foreign Minister Adomenas and Ambassador Plepyte, for their generous hospitality.
Ambassador Van Schaack’s Remarks on the U.S. Proposal to Prosecute Russian Crimes of Aggression
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Honorable delegates and colleagues. It is an honor and privilege to address you as the sixth U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel London and Paris
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, from March 28–29, and to Paris, France, from March 30–31.