NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers
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Putting Human Rights at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States is committed to a world in which human rights are protected, their defenders are celebrated, and those who commit human rights abuses…
Honoring Anticorruption Champions
Around the world, corruption threatens security and stability, hinders economic growth, undermines democracy and human rights, destroys trust in public institutions, facilitates transnational crime, and…
![Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participates in a video teleconference with the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 22, 2021. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/138/50968951973_0d19bd9755_k-750x450.jpg "Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participates in a video teleconference with the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 22, 2021. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]")
Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated virtually in today’s EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) at the invitation of EU High Representative Josep Borrell. Secretary…
The United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement
On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement. Per…
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Sullivan on detained U.S. citizen Michael Calvey
February 14 marked two years since U.S. citizen Michael Calvey was arrested and criminally charged over what is clearly a private business dispute. Today, February…
COVID-19 Information
Last updated: 02/17/2021 Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Russia
Event: Media sources indicate that on Sunday, February 14, demonstrators are planning to gather on Old Arbat in Moscow at 2 PM. The location of…
U.S. Decision To Reengage with the UN Human Rights Council
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 8, 2021 The Biden administration has recommitted the United States to a foreign policy centered on…
Presidential Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2021
This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on…
New START Treaty Mythbusters
Fact Sheet February 3, 2021 Myth: The New START Treaty Is a Cold War relic that does not address today’s nuclear threats Ensuring the two countries…
Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons Around...
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Today, President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum directing all U.S. government departments and agencies…
![President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. delivers remarks to State Department employees, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2021. [State Department Photo by Freddie Everett/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/138/50909235606_e7fa464e51_k-1-750x450.jpg "President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. delivers remarks to State Department employees, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2021. [State Department Photo by Freddie Everett/ Public Domain]")
Remarks by President Biden on America’s Place in the World
U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. February 4, 2021 2:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be…
New START Treaty
Treaty Structure: The Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 4, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Russian…
Ambassador Sullivan Attends Appeal Hearing for U.S. Citizen Trevor Reed
U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, John J. Sullivan Moscow City Court, February 3, 2021 – Appeal hearing of U.S. citizen Trevor Reed Ambassador Sullivan: …
On the Extension of the New START Treaty with the Russian Federation
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 3, 2021 President Biden pledged to keep the American people safe from nuclear threats by restoring…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Russia
Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that demonstrators are gathering tonight in central Moscow following the sentencing of Alexey Navalny. The location of the demonstration…
The Sentencing of Russian Opposition Figure Aleksey Navalny
Statement by Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary of State: "The United States is deeply concerned by Russian authorities’ decision to sentence opposition figure Aleksey Navalny to two…
