Sanctioning Evasion Network Supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial Complex
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 1, 2023 The United States, in coordination with our allies and partners, will continue to fully…
U.S. Treasury Targets Global Sanctions Evasion Network Supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial...
PRESS RELEASES Treasury Targets Global Sanctions Evasion Network Supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial Complex February 1, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s…
U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation Lynne Tracy Meets Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov at...
Press Release January 30, 2023 Today, United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation Lynne Tracy met with Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Ryabkov…
Russia’s Intensifying Crackdown on Independent Civil Society
In recent days, the Kremlin has struck more blows against independent civil society and media. On January 25, a Moscow court ruled to close the…
Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 26, 2023 The United States is sanctioning individuals and entities linked to Russia’s para-military Wagner Group…
Significant New U.S. Military Assistance to Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 19, 2023 The United States is announcing a significant new security assistance package to help Ukraine…
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Russia’s War Against...
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York January 13, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, thank…
Life in Russia-occupied Ukraine
The Kremlin seeks to undermine all aspects of civilian life in Ukraine. Some examples of Russia-imposed measures and the resilience the people of Ukraine continue…
Putin’s War Sabotages Russia’s Energy Future
Russia’s share of internationally traded energy is projected to decline more than 7% over the coming decade, thanks to economic shifts resulting from Vladimir Putin’s…
Four Year Anniversary of Paul Whelan’s Wrongful Detention in Russia
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 28, 2022 Today marks four years that Paul Whelan has spent wrongfully detained, away from his…
U.S. Embassy Moscow Spotlights Posters for Peace
Press Release U.S. Embassy Moscow Spotlights Posters for Peace December 28, 2022 U.S. Embassy Moscow displayed three winning contributions from the Imagining Peace 2022 poster…
U.S. Towns Named for Christmas
Whether by accident or inspiration, certain towns across the United States — from North Pole, Alaska, to Christmas Cove, Maine, and Garland, Texas — get…
Statement by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield on Russia’s use of Weapons Illegally Acquired from the DPRK...
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release December 22, 2022 Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on…
‘The Nutcracker’: A holiday classic in the U.S.
In many U.S. households, it’s not Christmas without seeing The Nutcracker. The ballet is a favorite holiday tradition for millions of Americans, young and old.…
The United States Imposes Sanctions on Russian Entities Involved in UAV Deal With Iran
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 9, 2022 Today, we are imposing sanctions on three Russian entities connected to Moscow’s growing military…
A Day of Remembrance and Call to Action
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 9, 2022 On the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of Victims of the Crime of…
Joint Statement Through the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse...
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 8, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of…
The Release of Brittney Griner from Russia
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 8, 2022 This morning, I joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Sullivan, and…
