Transatlantic Community Imposes Sanctions on Russia
Today, the United States, EU, and Canada took coordinated action in response to Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine by imposing sanctions on individuals who orchestrated…
Ambassador Jon Huntsman meets with Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko in Moscow
Ambassador Jon Huntsman met March 12 with Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko. Building on the productive conversations between the Congressional delegation that visited last year and…
U.S. Special Envoy Lambert Discusses Denuclearization of North Korea with Russian Counterparts
Special Envoy for North Korea Mark Lambert met with Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov and Ambassador-at-Large Oleg Burmistrov in Moscow March 4 to discuss continued…
Elimination of Additional U.S. Visa Issuance Fee for Russian Citizens
Beginning March 4, 2019, the total cost of a B-1/B-2 visa (visitor for business or tourism) returns to US$160. Additional issuance fees for Russian citizens…
Statement by Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino
Four years ago, former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov, a leading figure in Russia’s democratic movement, was gunned down outside the walls of the Kremlin. …
Statement of the Embassy of the United States of America on Delayed Consular Access
Seven days after his detention, the U.S. Embassy still has not received permission from Russian authorities to visit detained American citizen Michael Calvey.
U.S. Special Envoy Lambert Discusses Denuclearization of North Korea with Russian Counterparts
February 11, Special Envoy for North Korea Mark Lambert met with Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov and Ambassador Oleg Burmistrov in Moscow to discuss efforts…
Op-Ed by Ambassador Jon Huntsman for RBC
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, signed in 1987, prohibits the United States and Russia from possessing ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between…
U.S. Intent To Withdraw from the INF Treaty February 2, 2019
Press Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: On December 4, 2018, the United States announced that the Russian Federation is in material breach…
Remarks by Michael R. Pompeo – Remarks to the Press
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. At the core of President Trump’s foreign policy are a few very, very simple truths. The security of the American…
Attacks on LGBTI Community in Chechnya. Statement by Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino
We are deeply disturbed by credible reports out of Chechnya about renewed attacks against individuals perceived to be members of the LGBTI community. Civil society…
Telephonic Press Briefing with Andrea L. Thompson Under Secretary for Arms Control And International
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Special Briefing January 16, 2019 Moderator: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. European Media Hub…
Statement by Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Andrea L. Thompson
Andrea L. Thompson, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security: “Today we held talks with a Russian delegation on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.…
Treasury Targets Russian Operatives over Election Interference, World Anti-Doping Agency Hacking, an
“Treasury is sanctioning Russian intelligence operatives involved in cyber operations to interfere with the 2016 election and a wide range of other malign activities. We…
The Passing of Human Rights Defender Ludmilla Mikhailovna Alexeeva
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 10, 2018 Today, on International Human Rights Day, we mark with deep sorrow the passing in Russia…
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Khalilzad meets with MFA counterpar
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met today with MFA Second Asian Department Director Zamir Kabulov and Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov to…
In tribute: George H.W. Bush, 41st President
He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history and a statesman whose service to his country spanned his entire adult life. Before becoming president, he…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Russia remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals…
