NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers
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Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the Return of UN Sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo September 19, 2020 The Trump Administration has always understood that the greatest threat to peace in the Middle East…
Statement from President Trump on the Passing of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Issued on: September 18, 2020 Today, our Nation mourns the loss of a titan of the law. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served more than 27…
Security Incident at Spaso House, the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Moscow
Today, at approximately 16:20 local time, a Russian national in a vehicle breached the perimeter at Spaso House, the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Moscow. He…
International Day of Democracy
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 In recognition of the International Day of Democracy on September 15, we reaffirm the…
COVID-19 Information
Last updated: 09/15/2020 Country-Specific Information: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy Moscow advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Russia. The U.S. Embassy…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: The Government of Russia is currently holding a series of regional and local elections. Twenty-eight regions and numerous municipalities will open…
U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan speaks about the 19th Anniversary of the 9-11 Terrorist...
“Today, as we remember the victims of terrorism and share the grief of their families and friends, the United States of America pledges to work…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 #Vote2020
Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states,…
Music of World War II: Remembering the Shared Sacrifice of Allied Nations
A virtual concert commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
U.S. and Soviet Soldiers Work Together During World War II
This collection of little known photographs at the U.S. National Archives shows American and Soviet soldiers working together in training, sport, meals, and entertainment at…
Statement by Ambassador John J. Sullivan on U.S. Citizen Trevor Reed
Statement by Ambassador John J. Sullivan on U.S. Citizen Trevor Reed Moscow, August 31, 2020 (as prepared) Good afternoon. Thank you all for coming…
Deputy Secretary of State Biegun’s Meetings in Ukraine
During his August 26-27 visit to Ukraine, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Shmyhal, Deputy Prime…
Deputy Secretary of State Biegun’s Meetings in Moscow, Russia
On his August 25 visit to Moscow, Russia, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Foreign Minister…
Confirmation of Reports on the Poisoning of Aleksey Navalny
The United States is deeply concerned by reported preliminary conclusions from German medical experts that Russian opposition activist Aleksey Navalny was poisoned. If the reports…
Deputy Secretary Biegun’s Travel to Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, and Austria
Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania; Moscow, Russia; Kyiv, Ukraine August 24–27 to meet with senior government leaders to…
Supporting the Aspirations of the Belarusian People
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 20, 2020 The United States has been inspired by the display of peaceful expression of the…
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia: COVID-19 Testing Requirement For All Foreigners Traveling...
Event: The Russian Government recently updated COVID-19 testing requirements for all foreigners traveling to Russia. The Russian government now requires that all foreign travelers present…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Russia
Location: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg, Khabarovsk, and other cities, Russia Event: The Embassy is aware of social media posts calling for Russian citizens to…
