COVID-19 Information Last updated: 07/16/2021 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 and Consulates in the Russian Federation have limited capacity to assist U.S. citizens in the event of an emergency. The Russian Federation is one of the countries most ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 15, 2021 Joint Statement on the Climate Challenge between John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Russian Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues and Adviser to the President of Russia. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Russian Special Presidential Representative on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 14, 2021 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry had a phone call on July 14 with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss U.S.-Russia cooperation on combatting the climate crisis. Special Presidential Envoy Kerry emphasized that the United States and Russia have important roles to play, including on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 14, 2021 This month, the United States honors slain journalists Natalya Estemirova and Paul Klebnikov. Klebnikov, a Forbes magazine journalist and U.S. citizen, investigated and exposed corruption in post-Soviet Russia. On July 9, 2004, he was shot and killed in Moscow, likely in retaliation for his work. Estemirova ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 9, 2021 We are deeply concerned by a Russian court’s decision to uphold the designation of the Khakassia regional branch of Falun Gong as “extremist” and criminalize the peaceful practice of their spiritual beliefs. Russian authorities harass, fine, and imprison Falun Gong practitioners for such simple acts as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
JULY 09, 2021 President Biden spoke today with President Putin. The leaders commended the joint work of their respective teams following the U.S.-Russia Summit that led to the unanimous renewal of cross-border humanitarian assistance to Syria today in the UN Security Council. President Biden also spoke with President Putin about the ongoing ransomware attacks by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Ambassador Sullivan’s Interview with Vitaly Dymarsky of Echo of Moskvy in St. Petersburg Radio Vitaly Dymarsky: Good afternoon, all our audience. It’s great to welcome you in our St. Petersburg studio. And I would like to welcome our guest, the US Ambassador to Russia, Mr. John Sullivan. I would like to repeat that we’re in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, St. Petersburg
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 8, 2021 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Moscow, Russia, from July 12 to July 15, 2021, to meet with Russian government officials to discuss various means of enhancing global climate ambition.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Travel and Health Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (July 6, 2021) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: U.S. Citizens Permitted to Enter the Russian Federation According to the Decree of the Russian Federation No. 1745-r, U.S. citizens are now permitted to travel to the Russian Federation under certain conditions. For more information, please also see the
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Media Note July 6, 2021 On Tuesday, July 6, Ambassador John Sullivan will travel to St. Petersburg to meet with representatives from the business, education, and cultural community. This is his first visit to St. Petersburg as Ambassador.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DR. KARI JOHNSTONE, ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. JULY 1, 2021 MS JOHNSTONE: Good afternoon, and welcome. My name is Kari Johnstone. I am the acting director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Thank ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Sullivan – Interview with Ekaterina Kotrikadze, TV Dozhd June 28, 2021 Moscow, Russia Ekaterina Kotrikadze, Dozhd: The first question is about your return to Moscow. What are your feelings about that? Ambassador Sullivan: Thank you Ekaterina. It is good to see you again, and to appear on TV Rain with you. I’m thrilled to be back. I’m a little disappointed at the weather in Moscow. When ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
June 28, 2021 Good afternoon, everyone. I spent this afternoon in the appellate proceeding in Trevor Reed’s case, and the court upheld the judgment against Trevor and the sentence of nine years in prison. As many of you have heard me say on a number of different occasions here, this is a gross miscarriage of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
Health Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (June 25, 2021) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Increased COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Implemented Across the Russian Federation In response to a worsening epidemiological situation, regional, local, and municipal authorities in the Russian Federation continue to take steps to restrict the spread of COVID-19. These measures may include curfews for restaurants ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
We, the undersigned Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires of Australia, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, celebrate Pride Month by affirming the inherent human rights of each individual as expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) community. Unfortunately, LGBTI+ ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
June 24, 2021 U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation John J. Sullivan returned to Moscow today. Ambassador Sullivan joined President Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and other senior U.S. officials at the U.S.-Russia summit in Geneva last week. “I am pleased to be back in Moscow and am ready to work with the experienced ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Russia
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 21, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the European External Action Service. Begin Text: We are united in our deep concern regarding the Lukashenka regime’s continuing attacks on human rights, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 21, 2021 The United States has taken action against dozens of Belarusian individuals and entities in response to last month’s forced diversion of a commercial Ryanair flight between two European Union member states and the politically motivated arrest of journalist Raman Pratasevich and Sofiya Sapega. These ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Policy, U.S. Secretary of State
Event: Extension of Temporary Stay or Permanent Residency of Some Foreigners in Russia Until Official Resumption of Flight Connections
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
June 16, 2021 Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives Geneva, Switzerland 7:20 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: It’s been a long day for you all. (Laughs.) I know it was easy getting into the — the pre-meeting. There was no problem getting through those doors, was it — was there? Anyway, hello, everyone. Well, I’ve just finished ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, U.S. & Russia
JUNE 16, 2021 We, President of the United States of America Joseph R. Biden and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, note the United States and Russia have demonstrated that, even in periods of tension, they are able to make progress on our shared goals of ensuring predictability in the strategic sphere, reducing the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 June, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. traveled to Cornwall, UK; Brussels, Belgium; and Geneva, Switzerland. On June 10-12, President Biden took part in the G7 meeting in Cornwall. The President then took part in the NATO Summit on June 14 and also participated in the U.S.-EU Summit on June 15, both in Brussels. Finally, President Biden ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 June, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
JUNE 14, 2021 NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium 9:28 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Before I turn to today’s meetings, I want to say a short word about our ongoing fight against COVID-19 at home. We’ve made enormous progress in the United States. Much of the country is returning to normal, and our economic growth ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
11 June, 2021 Today, President Biden welcomed the historic commitment of the leaders of the G7 and guest countries to provide more than 1 billion additional COVID-19 vaccines for the world, starting this summer, of which the United States will contribute half a billion doses. This commitment forms the basis of a comprehensive set of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 12, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of Russia as you celebrate Russia Day. This holiday marks the significant step Russia made on June 12, 1991, when it held its first free, open, and fair elections, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Statement attributable to U.S. Embassy Moscow’s Chargé d’affaires, a.i., Bartle Gorman: On June 10, following 16 days without consular access to imprisoned U.S. citizen Trevor Reed, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs protesting our lack of access. Mr. Reed, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 on May ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JUNE 9, 2021 We condemn today’s decision by a Moscow court to designate as “extremist” three organizations affiliated with imprisoned opposition figure Aleksey Navalny. This designation puts staff members, volunteers, and thousands of supporters across Russia at risk of criminal prosecution and imprisonment for exercising fundamental human rights guaranteed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
An Op-ed by President Biden in The Washington Post.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Strategy for Global Vaccine Sharing, Announcing Allocation Plan for the First 25 Million Doses to be Shared Globally JUNE 03, 2021 As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at home and work to end the pandemic worldwide, President Biden has promised that the United States will be an arsenal ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 June, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID, Pandemic response
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 1, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated today in the virtual NATO Foreign Ministerial hosted by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Secretary Blinken discussed the upcoming NATO Summit and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to NATO, highlighting the Administration’s priority to revitalize our alliances. The Secretary expressed support ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2021 During this year’s Pride Month, we celebrate an important message: “You are Included.” The diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of the State Department community make our institution stronger and advance the goals of American diplomacy. Out of many, we are one. The Department has committed to increasing U.S. engagement on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 29, 2021 The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemn in the strongest terms Belarus’ forced diversion and landing of a commercial aircraft and subsequent arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich. This unprecedented and shocking action constitutes a full frontal attack on media freedom and has serious implications ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 27, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
MAY 25, 2021 President Biden will meet with President Putin in Geneva, Switzerland on June 16, 2021. The leaders will discuss the full range of pressing issues, as we seek to restore predictability and stability to the U.S.-Russia relationship. ###
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
MAY 24, 2021 Belarus’s forced diversion of a commercial Ryanair flight, traveling between two member states of the European Union, and subsequent removal and arrest of Raman Pratasevich, a Belarusian journalist traveling abroad, are a direct affront to international norms. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms both the diversion of the plane ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Location: Russia Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
The welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is the highest priority of the Department of State. To alleviate travel difficulties and unprecedented appointment backlogs created by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security are working together to facilitate U.S. citizens’ return to the United States. U.S. citizens currently ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services
MAY 24, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and the Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolay Patrushev held consultations on United States-Russia relations as part of regular Security Council contacts. The meeting was a logical continuation of the recent discussions held in Reykjavik between Secretary of State Blinken and Foreign Minister Lavrov. The meeting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 23, 2021 The United States strongly condemns the forced diversion of a flight between two EU member states and the subsequent removal and arrest of journalist Raman Pratasevich in Minsk. We demand his immediate release. This shocking act perpetrated by the Lukashenka regime endangered the lives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 20, 2021 Today, at the 12th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, foreign ministers from all eight Arctic States signed onto the 2021 joint declaration reaffirming the Council’s commitment to maintain peace, stability, and constructive cooperation in the Arctic region, emphasizing Arctic States’ unique position to promote ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
05/19/2021 08:30 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the margins of the Arctic Council Ministerial. The Secretary noted that the United States sought a more stable and predictable relationship with Moscow. To ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State
05/19/2021 07:35 PM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister Reykjavik, Iceland Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. I’m pleased to be meeting with Sergey for the first time in my capacity as the Secretary of State. And as President Biden shared with President Putin, we seek a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 19, 2021 “… [at the Arctic Council Ministerial] I’ll reaffirm America’s commitment to meeting our climate goals and encourage other Arctic nations to do the same.” ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State This year’s May 17 marks 16 years since the first International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). In the intervening period, the United States has endeavored to reaffirm the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex persons. To be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: Russia Event: Temporary Resumption of Consular Services – The Russian government has informed U.S. Embassy Moscow of its intent to postpone the prohibition of U.S. Mission Russia’s employment of foreign nationals. Consequently, through July 16, U.S. Embassy Moscow will temporarily resume routine U.S. citizen services, including passport services, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Religious freedom is a human right; in fact, it goes to the heart of what it means to be human – to think freely, to follow our conscience, to change our beliefs if our hearts and minds lead us to do so, to express those beliefs in public and in private. This freedom ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Reports, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 12, 2021 Share The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Secretary Blinken and Minister Lavrov discussed the upcoming Arctic Council Ministerial, where they will meet next week, and the potential to cooperate during Russia’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 May, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State
REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE KYIV, UKRAINE MAY 6, 2021 MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Dear representatives of the media, you have your opportunity to put questions to president of Ukraine and State Secretary of the U.S. PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY: (Via interpreter) I would like to apologize ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AMERICA HOUSE KYIV, UKRAINE MAY 6, 2021 MS KVIEN: Hello. Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Kristina Kvien. I’m the charge d’affaires here at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. And it is my enormous pleasure to have with me today our Secretary of State Antony Blinken. We’d like to thank ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 6, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Kyiv. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed the importance of advancing rule of law and economic reforms to strengthen Ukraine’s institutions, including support ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Official Reports
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 2, 2021 “Another enduring principle is that we need countries to cooperate, now more than ever.” – Secretary Antony J. Blinken, March 3, 2021 Secretary Blinken will attend the G7 Foreign and Development Minister’s Meeting in London, the United Kingdom, from May 3-5, 2021. The members of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
MAY 03, 2021 Thirty years ago today, in the face of constant pressure and violence, African journalists came together to issue the Windhoek Declaration, which asserted that, “[t]he establishment, maintenance and fostering of an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation, and for economic development.” ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2021 Tomorrow, the United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 May, 2021 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 30, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of the Extended “Troika” on Peaceful Settlement in Afghanistan. Begin Text: On ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Russia Event: Reduction of Consular Services – Effective May 12, U.S. Embassy Moscow will reduce consular services offered to include only emergency U.S. citizen services and a very limited number of age-out and life or death emergency immigrant visas. These service reductions are necessary due to the Russian government’s April 23 notification of its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Moscow, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 22, 2021 On April 21, 2021 in The Hague, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Conference of the State Parties adopted a historic decision in response to the Assad regime’s continued use and possession of chemical weapons in violation of its obligations under the Chemical ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
APRIL 22, 2021 East Room 8:07 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
APRIL 22, 2021 On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans rallied together to protect the right of all of us to live free from environmental hazard and harm. On that first Earth Day, they gathered all across America — on college campuses, in public parks, and State capitals — galvanized by a vision of a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Location: Russia Event: According to multiple media sources, demonstrations throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist are planned for Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 1900 hours local time. These demonstrations are unauthorized. The locations of the demonstrations may change, and streets and metro stations may be closed in the surrounding areas. Given the likely ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
20 April, 2021 Ambassador Sullivan is returning to the United States for consultations this week: “I believe it is important for me to speak directly with my new colleagues in the Biden administration in Washington about the current state of bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. Also, I have not seen my family ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON APRIL 19, 2021 The United States expresses its deep concern over Russia’s plans to block foreign naval ships and state vessels in parts of the Black Sea, including near occupied Crimea and the Kerch Strait. Russia has a history of taking aggressive actions against Ukrainian vessels and impeding access ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: News
APRIL 19, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Nikolay Patrushev, Secretary of the Russian Security Council. The two discussed a number of issues in the bilateral relationship, as well as regional and global matters of concern. Mr. Sullivan and Secretary Patrushev also discussed the prospect of a presidential summit between ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KABUL KABUL, AFGHANISTAN APRIL 15, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Good to see everyone. I’ve come to Afghanistan today because it was important to me and important to President Biden to convey in person America’s commitment to an enduring partnership with Afghanistan and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 15, 2021 The United States and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) applaud new partner commitments announced at this morning’s “One World Protected” event to accelerate global access to COVID-19 vaccines, including more than $300 million in financial contributions as well as in-kind donations including millions of safe and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News
April 15, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took multiple sanctions actions under a new Executive Order (E.O.) targeting aggressive and harmful activities by the Government of the Russian Federation. Treasury’s actions include the implementation of new prohibitions on certain dealings in Russian sovereign debt, as well as targeted sanctions on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases
APRIL 15, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES The Biden administration has been clear that the United States desires a relationship with Russia that is stable and predictable. We do not think that we need to continue on a negative trajectory. However, we have also been clear—publicly and privately—that we will defend our national interests and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Moscow, April 15, 2021 Today, in a meeting requested by the United States, I informed Russian officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of far-reaching measures that the United States is taking to hold the Russian government accountable for its adversarial actions. The meeting was professional and respectful. We have been clear that we desire ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Today, we announced actions to hold the Russian Government to account for the SolarWinds intrusion, reports of bounties on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, and attempts to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
APRIL 14, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. The two leaders underscored their strong commitment to the transatlantic relationship and pledged to continue working closely together on shared priorities, including combating COVID-19, strengthening global health security, and addressing the climate crisis. The leaders ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 14, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with his counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom today in Brussels, Belgium. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and commended Ukraine’s restraint in the face of Russian provocations, including its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
APRIL 13, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. They discussed a number of regional and global issues, including the intent of the United States and Russia to pursue a strategic stability dialogue on a range of arms control and emerging security issues, building on the extension of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 12, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: News
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Acting CEO Kelu Chao today to discuss the vital role that free and independent media play in the preservation and promotion of democratic principles worldwide. Secretary Blinken expressed his strong support for USAGM-affiliated networks around the world, including Radio Free Europe/Radio ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg, Russia Event: Suspension of Consular Services – As of April 1, 2021 Consulate General Yekaterinburg no longer provides consular services, including U.S. citizens services such as passport issuance, notarial services, and consular reports of birth abroad. Please visit our
U.S. Mission Russia website in order to schedule a U.S. citizens services appointment with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
In March 2020, the U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When my team and I departed, it was our sole wish to return to Vladivostok as soon as practical, to continue the work of providing services to U.S. and Russian citizens in Russia’s Far East and to strengthen the people-to-people ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, Vladivostok
The United States has informed the Government of the Russian Federation that operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg will remain open instead of being suspended, as had been previously announced in December 2020. However, the consulate will cease offering visa and American Citizen Services because of the severe limitations on the number of Russian visas for U.S. diplomatic personnel. This decision was made following a lengthy review of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, Yekaterinburg
April 1, 2021 The United States has informed the Government of the Russian Federation that the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok will remain in suspended status. The U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg will remain open. However, it will suspend visa and American citizen services as of April 1, 2021. This decision was made in close ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
"President Biden has committed to putting human rights back at the center of American foreign policy, and that’s a commitment that I and the entire Department of State take very seriously. We will bring to bear all the tools of our diplomacy to defend human rights and hold accountable perpetrators of abuse. The reports we’re releasing today are just one way to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Policy, Reports, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will join Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès in co-hosting a virtual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group on March 30 to review continuing efforts in the campaign to achieve the enduring defeat of ISIS.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2021 | Topics: News
MARCH 26, 2021 • THE WIHTE HOUSE Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing. President Biden took action his first day in office to return the United States to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, John J. Sullivan Moscow City Court, March 26, 2021 – Appeal hearing of U.S. citizen Trevor Reed Ambassador Sullivan: Hello, good morning, everyone. It’s good to see you on a beautiful day in Moscow. I came here today to attend the continuing proceedings in the appeal of Trevor Reed’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Citizen Services
SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS AGORA BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MARCH 24, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. A few weeks ago, not long after becoming Secretary as State, I spoke directly to the American people. I said that my number one job is to ensure that America’s foreign policy delivers for them – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: NATO
Press Release (2021) 043 Issued on 23 Mar. 2021 Last updated: 23 Mar. 2021 15:23 We are meeting in Brussels to reaffirm the enduring transatlantic bond between Europe and North America, with NATO at its heart. We are bound together by our shared democratic values, and by our adherence to the purposes and principles of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 22, 2021 Water is an invaluable resource that we rely on for nearly everything we do. Reliable access to water underpins health, economic opportunity, and security in every country, and ensuring global access to safe and adequate water for basic needs is now more important than ever. Climate change is already ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
03/18/2021 02:48 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Russia, China, and Pakistan on the occasion of the Extended “Troika” on Peaceful Settlement in Afghanistan. Begin Text: On March 18, 2021, Moscow hosted a regular meeting of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 18, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 15, 2021 The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on the occasion of the 10-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising: Begin text: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 10, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member McCaul, thank you so much for your warm welcome. It’s very, very good to be back before this committee, to be back in this room. And I really do appreciate the opportunity to talk today about the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 4, 2021 Today the U.S. Department of State announces a reward increase of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of
Kamchybek Kolbaev and/or for information leading to the disruption of financial mechanisms of Kolbaev’s criminal organization. In 2000, Kolbaev was convicted for the attempted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
March 2, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) joined the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce in imposing sanctions in response to Russia’s poisoning and subsequent imprisonment of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny. Specifically, OFAC designated seven Russian government officials: Federal Security Service (FSB) Director ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 2, 2021 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ACT SANCTIONS Today, the Secretary of State determined that the Government of the Russian Federation has used a chemical weapon against its own nationals, in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. As a result, the following sanctions will be imposed (full or ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 2, 2021 The United States joins the European Union in condemning and responding to the Russian Federation’s use of a chemical weapon in the attempted assassination of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny in August 2020 and his subsequent imprisonment in January 2021. We share the EU’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 27, 2021 We honor the memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot and killed within sight of the Kremlin’s walls six years ago. As a public servant, Nemtsov dedicated his life to building a free and democratic Russia. As we remember Nemtsov, we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2021 Seven years ago today, Russia violated international law, the norms by which modern countries engage one another, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbor Ukraine when it invaded Crimea. The United States continues to stand with Ukraine and its allies and partners today, as it has from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches
February 26, 2021 Today Ambassador Sullivan met with Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The United States welcomes the opportunity for constructive dialogue on arms control with our Russian counterparts.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 25, 2021 We are disturbed by reports that a Russian court sentenced Valentina Baranovskaya and her son, Roman Baranovsky, to terms of two and six years in a Russian penal colony, respectively, simply for being practicing Jehovah’s Witnesses. The sentencing of Valentina, a 69-year-old stroke victim, is particularly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases
February 25, 2021 Ambassador Sullivan: “Earlier this week, President Biden asked me to remain as the U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation for an indefinite period through this year. Our relationship with Russia, and our friendship with the Russian people, is of great importance, and I am honored to serve my country here. I look ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
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 are held accountable. Promoting respect for human rights is not something we can do alone, but is best accomplished working with our allies and partners across the globe. President Biden ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
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 siphons away public and private resources. The Biden Administration recognizes that we will only be successful in combating these issues by working in concert with committed partners, including courageous individuals ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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 Blinken highlighted the United States’ commitment to repairing, revitalizing, and raising the level of ambition in the U.S.-EU relationship. He emphasized the importance of close cooperation with the EU and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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 the terms of the Agreement, the United States officially becomes a Party again today.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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 17, Mr. Calvey was allowed to give his testimony in court. We hope this will be a fair and transparent judicial process that concludes with justice for Mr. Calvey. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
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 the demonstration may move, and streets may be closed in the surrounding area. There may be similar unauthorized demonstrations in other cities. U.S. citizens should avoid this demonstration and any ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 democracy, human rights, and equality. Effective use of multilateral tools is an important element of that vision, and in that regard the President has instructed the Department of State to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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 the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of this Nation –- ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
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 with the largest nuclear arsenals maintain constraints on their nuclear weapons is not outdated, Cold War thinking. It is prudent and responsible behavior. New START limits all Russian deployed intercontinental-range nuclear ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
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 engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons around the world. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 February, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
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 here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to be back at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
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 Arms, also known as the New START Treaty, enhances U.S. national security by placing verifiable limits on all Russian deployed intercontinental-range nuclear weapons. The United States and the Russian Federation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
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 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today. Secretary Blinken and Minister Lavrov discussed the New START extension and the need for new arms control that addresses all of Russia’s nuclear weapons and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m John Sullivan, the U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation. I have been here today to attend the court proceeding, the appellate proceeding, for Trevor Reed, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News
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 U.S. leadership on arms control and nonproliferation. Today, the United States took the first step toward making good on that pledge when it extended the New START Treaty with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & 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 may move, and streets may be closed in the surrounding area. A sizeable police presence is expected. There may be similar unauthorized demonstrations in other cities. U.S. citizens should avoid ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 years and eight months imprisonment, replacing his suspended sentence with jail time. Like every Russian citizen, Mr. Navalny is entitled to the rights provided in the Russian constitution, and Russia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
February 2, 2021 Location: Moscow, Russia Event: Media sources indicate that demonstrators may gather at Bogorodsky val street, 8 in support of a Russian opposition activist. The location of the demonstration may move, and streets may be closed in the surrounding area. Recent, unauthorized demonstrations have seen a heavy police presence and a large number ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert
INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, DC FEBRUARY 1, 2021 QUESTION: We see the Russian people are out and protesting against Vladimir Putin. There have been many arrests, thousands braving these sub-freezing temperatures. Alexei Navalny’s wife was detained protesting against his arrest and, of course, previously his poisoning by Russian authorities. You have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Today marks National Freedom Day, a day that commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the joint resolution that established the Constitution’s 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in the United States. It is a day when, thanks to the decades-long push of Richard R. Wright and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, TTIP
AMBASSADOR SULLIVAN’S INTERVIEW WITH TV DOZHD (TV RAIN) JANUARY 28, 2021 Ekaterina Kotrikadze (Dozhd): <speaking in Russian>. Ambassador Sullivan, thank you, hi. Ambassador Sullivan: Hello, Ekaterina. It’s very good to be with you today. Dozhd: Thank you so much for doing this, and good to be with you. So my first question would be, of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
January 31, 2021 Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that on Sunday, January 31, demonstrations are being planned throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist. Please refer to
U.S. Mission Russia’s January 29 Demonstration Alert for more details. We have learned of an additional planned demonstration in St. Petersburg, where demonstrators plan to gather at the beginning of Nevsky Avenue. Given ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that on Sunday, January 31, demonstrations are being planned throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist. These demonstrations are likely to be unauthorized and most of them are planned to begin at approximately 12:00. Given the likely substantial police presence and possible dispersal and arrests of demonstrators, U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, DC JANUARY 27, 2021 (Right-click on thumbnail to show video controls or
Click here to play video in a new window ) MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Welcome back to the briefing room, to your briefing room. We’ll be spending quite a bit of time together starting very shortly, and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State, Video
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2021 Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Today, we join together with people from nations around the world to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day by remembering the 6 million Jews, as well as the Roma and Sinti, Slavs, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ individuals, and many ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
January 27, 2021 On the 77th anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, we honor the memory of the brave citizens and defenders of the City of Leningrad who endured and fought during one of the longest and most destructive sieges in history. Our wreath-laying today respects their humanity and bravery amidst unprecedented ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, History, News, U.S. & Russia
JANUARY 26, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. They discussed both countries’ willingness to extend New START for five years, agreeing to have their teams work urgently to complete the extension by February 5. They also agreed to explore strategic stability discussions on a range of arms ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 26, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remind all travelers that beginning January 26, all air passengers two years of age or older arriving to the United States must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding. This order applies to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services
REMARKS JOHN KERRY, SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR CLIMATE CLIMATE ADAPTATION SUMMIT 2021 JANUARY 25, 2021 Host: Welcome Mr. Kerry. Very good to have you. Welcome to this virtual meeting of world leaders. It is truly wonderful to have you. Could you please tell us about the new ambitions of the United States? Secretary Kerry: Absolutely ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases, Speeches
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DC JANUARY 19, 2021 SECRETARY-DESIGNATE BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. And to you, to Ranking Member Menendez, to all the members of this committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today, and I greatly appreciate everything you’ve done to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, STATE DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 23, 2021 The United States strongly condemns the use of harsh tactics against protesters and journalists this weekend in cities throughout Russia. Prior to today’s events, the Russian government sought to suppress the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression by harassing protest organizers, threatening social ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that on Saturday, January 23, demonstrations are being planned throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist. These demonstrations are likely to be unauthorized. Given the likely substantial police presence and possible dispersal of demonstrators into other areas of the cities, U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Moscow, News, St. Petersburg, U.S. Citizen Services, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United States of America. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
JANUARY 20, 2021 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The United States was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance, a principle enshrined in the United States Constitution. Nevertheless, the previous administration enacted a number of Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations that prevented certain individuals from entering the United States — ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation under United States’ Chairpersonship will focus on fulfilment of commitments, rebuilding military transparency and confidence VIENNA, 20 January 2021 — Fulfilling commitments and rebuilding confidence and transparency are key steps to addressing new and long-standing politico-military issues in the OSCE region, said United States Acting Assistant Secretary of State ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: News
January 18, 2021 The detention of oppositionist Aleksey Navalny immediately upon his return to Russia on January 17 appears to be deeply politicized. The international community will be observing Mr. Navalny’s treatment closely. The Russian government is responsible for ensuring Mr. Navalny’s health and safety. The United States notes with grave concern that Mr. Navalny’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo January 17, 2021 The United States strongly condemns Russia’s decision to arrest Aleksey Navalny. We note with grave concern that his detention is the latest in a series of attempts to silence Navalny and other opposition figures and independent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Russia (January 15, 2021) Location: Moscow, Russia – Vnukovo International Airport Event: Media sources indicate that on the evening of Sunday, January 17, a high-profile Russian opposition activist plans to return to Russia and has requested that supporters meet him at Vnukovo International Airport. Given the possibility for demonstrations and substantial ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson January 12, 2021 The Department of State is well along in its transition efforts with President-elect Biden’s team. We are fully committed to the completion of a smooth and orderly transition process to be finalized over the next 8 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo January 11, 2021 The State Department has designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism for repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism in granting safe harbor to terrorists. The Trump Administration has been focused from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 11, 2021 Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on seven individuals and four entities that are part of a Russia-linked foreign influence network associated with Andrii Derkach, who was designated on September 10, 2020, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13848 for his attempt to influence ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
"The violent and criminal assault on the U.S. Capitol during the recent proceedings to certify the results of the presidential election and the victory of President-elect Biden, is a grave reminder of how important it is to value and safeguard the essential elements of our republic that are enshrined in our Constitution, including the right ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Ambassador John J. Sullivan interview with Konstantin Remchukov, Editor-in-Chief, Nezavisimaya Gazeta December 18, 2020 NEZAVISIMAYA GAZETA: I’m going to be brief in my questions, to give you some time to you to respond. And I will start with the news of the last days: cyber attacks allegedly conducted by Russians on major infrastructure, objects, and networks in America. And I read and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia
Event: Due to the Russian Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, the U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg, and Consular Agency Sakhalin will be closed January 1-8, 2021. During this time, passport, notarial, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad services will be unavailable. Actions to Take: If a U.S. citizen has an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
For Immediate Release Monday, December 21, 2020 Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding a new ‘Military End User’ (MEU) List, as well as the first tranche of 103 entities, which includes 58 Chinese and 45 Russian companies. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade
Health Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (December 18, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Extension of Temporary Stay or Permanent Residency of Foreigners in Russia Until June 15, 2021 On December 15, President Putin signed a decree extending the temporary stay or permanent residency of foreigners and stateless persons in the Russian Federation until June 15, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in comments at the MED Dialogue, accused the United States of playing political games in the Mediterranean and stalling the appointment of a new UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Libya. It’s unfortunate and unhelpful that Mr. Lavrov again gets the facts wrong and attempts to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Today, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun participated in a virtual discussion hosted by the German Marshall Fund with Belarusian presidential candidate and leader of the opposition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. They discussed the ongoing political crisis in Belarus, and Deputy Secretary Biegun reaffirmed strong U.S. support for the Belarusian people’s resounding calls for their voice ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Security Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (December 14, 2020) 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 inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 14, 2020 For 13 years, the Iranian regime has denied knowledge of Robert A. “Bob” Levinson’s whereabouts or condition. However, senior Iranian officials authorized Levinson’s abduction and detention and launched a disinformation campaign to deflect blame from the regime. Today, the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
The President’s National Space Policy , released yesterday, outlines America’s principles and goals regarding our national interests and activities in space. The policy reaffirms America’s leadership in outer space, emphasizes the importance of the commercial space sector to economic growth, and reaffirms the importance of all nations acting responsibly for the safety, stability, security, and long-term sustainability ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: Space exploration, Space Policy
"We all must continue to strive for global respect for the inalienable rights belonging to all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Over the course of my career, I have seen the progress that can be made when nations invest in the protection of human rights of all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Policy, Video
On International Human Rights Day, the United States celebrates the rights and freedoms enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day has a special resonance for Americans, as the United States was the first nation founded on the belief that all individuals are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
The United States welcomes the European Union’s adoption of its global human rights sanctions framework. Today, on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, we note that this groundbreaking accomplishment will further protect human rights worldwide.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
As prepared for delivery by Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun to the OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary Session Tirana, Albania (remotely, via Zoom) December 3, 2020 It is an honor to join Ambassador Gilmore in representing the United States and Secretary Pompeo at this Ministerial. I commend Chair-in-Office Prime Minister Rama for his leadership throughout this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
As prepared for delivery by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker to the OSCE Side Event on Crimea Tirana, Albania (remotely, via Zoom) December 3, 2020 Thank you, Foreign Minister Kuleba. It is an honor to speak at this event today and to join Ukraine and other partners in highlighting Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine, including its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches
TIRANA, December 3, 2020 – The Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries – Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States Stephen E. Biegun, and Minister for European and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian – welcome the cessation of military activities in the area ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 2, 2020 December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a fitting occasion for the United States to reaffirm its commitment to, and support for, the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in daily life of the community. We point with pride to robust ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
U.S. Department Of State Office Of The Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Secretary Michael R. Pompeo November 27, 2020 On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, the United States sanctioned four entities located in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia for supporting Iran’s missile program, under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Around the world, violence against women harms not only millions of women and girls every year, but also their communities and families. Violence against women, whether in the workforce, the home, a school environment, or as a result of conflict or crisis, is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo November 17, 2020 The United States welcomes the cessation of active hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan. From the start of the recent hostilities, the United States called for an end to the violence and condemned the military ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. and French authorities admit that Russia’s actions contributed to peace in unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh. At the same time, they want more details from Moscow about the peace agreement. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drienne came to this agreement during talks in Paris, as representatives of the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Forty-one years ago today, Ayatollah Khomeini’s followers broke into the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took more than 50 U.S. diplomats hostage. For the next 444 days, the Iranian regime tormented these brave Americans and their families who did not know if they would ever see their loved ones again. The survivors of the Iran ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
A free press is essential to an informed citizenry. A vigorous press can, for instance, expose corruption, shine a light on human rights abuses, and provide the public essential information during crises. In many places, journalists fulfilling this necessary role risk attacks by authoritarian regimes and criminal organizations seeking to clamp down on press freedom and freedom of expression. More than 1,500 journalists have been killed worldwide since the turn of the century, and in more than 85 percent of cases, the killers ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Twenty-two years ago today, the United States enacted the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act, reaffirming our commitment to promote and defend the fundamental right to religious freedom for all people everywhere. Born of the vision of America’s founders, our government understood that an individual, irrespective of their religion or beliefs, should be free to organize ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Transcript Friday, October 23, 2020 Mr. Konstantin Remchukov, Editor-in-Chief, Nezavisimaya Gazeta NEZAVISIMAYA GAZETA: So, Mr. Ambassador, as you mentioned, the time for the last months was unusual, so many frustration for people, so many bad news. And culture has always been a good retreat for people to boost up their energy, morale, spirits, and everything. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov separately today in Washington, D.C. Secretary Pompeo emphasized the need to end the violence and protect civilians. The Secretary also stressed the importance of the sides entering substantive ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
The criminal charges the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today against six officers of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate’s (GRU) Military Unit 74455 highlight once again Russia’s continuing disruptive, destructive, and destabilizing activities in cyberspace.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
"The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Secretary of State of the United States of America Michael R. Pompeo, representing the Co-Chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group, condemn in the strongest terms the unprecedented and dangerous escalation of violence ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs
AMBASSADOR JOHN SULLIVAN WITH INTERFAX NEWS AGENCY Transcript Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Interfax representatives: Renat Abdullin, Deputy Director General Margarita Velekhova, Foreign Desk Correspondent INTERFAX: It seems that the U.S.-Russia dialogue on strategic stability and arms control has reached a stalemate. Russia has described the proposals voiced by U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Arms Control ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Russia (October 1, 2020) Location: Vladivostok Event: The Embassy is aware of media reports of an ongoing dock workers strike at the Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port (Strelnikov St. 9), which has reportedly attracted a crowd of at least 500 people. U.S. citizens should avoid the Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Morgan Ortagus, State Department Spokesperson: The United States is alarmed by reports of large scale military action along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone that has resulted in significant casualties, including civilians. We extend our condolences to the families of those killed and injured. The United States condemns in the strongest terms ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Russia Event: As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rapidly increase in Moscow and Russia, this alert recommends that U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents traveling to or residing in Russia continue to exercise caution to limit exposure to COVID-19. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg continue to operate with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
September 24, 2020 Today I visited U.S. citizen Trevor Reed at Vodnik prison, following my visit to him last month. As the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, the health, welfare, and treatment of U.S. citizens are my top priorities. I remain concerned by the treatment of some of my fellow citizens held by Russian authorities. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Today, the United States imposed sanctions on a network connected to Russian operative Yevgeniy Prigozhin by targeting entities and individuals working on his behalf to advance Russia’s influence in the Central African Republic (CAR). The United States is also targeting actors involved in supporting the activities of the Federal Security Service, also known as the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases
September 22, 2020 Today I had the opportunity to visit IK-17, a Russian penal colony in Mordovia where U.S. citizen Paul Whelan is being held. Mordovia is about an 8-hour drive outside of Moscow but it is almost five thousand miles from Michigan, where Paul ought to be – at home, with his family. Paul ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 comes from Islamic Republic of Iran, whose violent efforts to spread revolution have killed thousands and upended the lives of millions of innocent people. History shows appeasement only emboldens such ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 years as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—notably just the second woman to be appointed to the Court. She was a loving wife to her ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 September, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
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 was intercepted by Embassy personnel and turned over to local authorities. Ambassador Sullivan was not home at the time, and no one was injured in this incident. in Moscow. He ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Moscow, News, Press Releases
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 right of every citizen to take part in the processes of democratic self-governance. Democracies are accountable to their citizens. They respect the Rule of Law, protect lives and property, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 polls today through Sunday. There will likely be lines outside polling stations or crowds in other public areas. There is also the potential for authorized and/or unauthorized demonstrations preceding and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
“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 with all willing partners to ensure that these global threats are defeated, so we can build a better world that brings security, liberty, prosperity, and justice to all.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Video
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, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 elections are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
A virtual concert commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Video
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 the joint US-Soviet base operations in Eastern Europe during World War II. At the Tehran Conference in November 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed to Premier Joseph Stalin the idea ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Russia
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 out today. I have just been in to Vodnik prison to visit with American citizen Trevor Reed. As the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, the health, welfare, and treatment of U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 Minister Reznikov, and Foreign Minister Kuleba to discuss a broad range of multilateral and regional issues, including Ukraine’s reform agenda, the conflict in eastern Ukraine, and the situation in Belarus. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
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 Sergey Ryabkov, and Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov. During these meetings, they discussed the full range of bilateral and regional issues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
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 prove accurate, the United States supports the EU’s call for a comprehensive investigation and stands ready to assist in that effort. MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE: Mr. Navalny’s family ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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 discuss a range of regional and international issues. Deputy Secretary Biegun will travel to Vienna, Austria August 27 to meet with counterparts at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 Belarusian people seeking to determine their own future. We stand by our long-term commitment to support Belarus’ sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the aspirations of the Belarusian people ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches
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 a negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival, dated no later than three days prior to arrival in Russia. The results can be in English and/or digital. Foreign travelers must ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 participate in unsanctioned gatherings tomorrow, August 15 at 14:00 local time, at Pushkin Square in central Moscow, at the SEC Gallery and near Gostiny Dvor in St. Petersburg, near the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S Department of State Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Prague, Czech Republic U.S. Chief of Mission Residence August 12, 2020 QUESTION: You have condemned the conduct of the elections in Belarus and you’ve also condemned the violence from security forces that has followed those elections. But what does this mean for the future ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 10, 2020 The United States is deeply concerned by the recent draft decree published by Russian authorities targeting U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM)-funded entities in Russia. For more than 70 years, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe / Radio ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Message for U.S. Citizens VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Khabarovsk and other cities in the Far East and Siberia Event: The Embassy is aware of media reports of recurring protests in Khabarovsk and other cities in the Far East and Siberia, including: In Khabarovsk, at Lenin Square and continuing along Muravyeva-Amurskogo and Turgeneva Streets on weekends at noon and on weekdays after work, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Moscow and other cities in Russia Event: The Embassy is aware of reports that protests may take place at Pushkin Square in Moscow at 2:00 pm local time as well as in other cities in Russia today, August 1, 2020. U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any other demonstration-related activities. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Today, U. S. citizen Trevor Reed was convicted in a Russian court following a trial in which the prosecution’s case and the evidence presented against Mr. Reed were so preposterous that they provoked laughter in the courtroom. Even the judge laughed. This conviction, and a sentence of nine years, for an alleged crime that so ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
Officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and Energy, as well as the National Security Council, met with Russian Federation officials in a Space Security Exchange under the framework of the Strategic Security Dialogue. In more than 13 hours of discussion, these senior U.S. civilian and military experts with space policy and operational experience engaged in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Russia
A U.S. delegation, including representatives from the Departments of State, Defense, and Energy, as well as the National Security Council, will travel to Vienna, Austria, for U.S.-Russia Working Group meetings from July 28-30. During these meetings officials will discuss Nuclear Doctrine and Warheads, and Transparency and Verification, as part of the U.S. push for trilateral ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
On Friday, July 17, our country lost a civil rights icon, Representative John Lewis, following a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. When he was diagnosed with the disease, John Lewis took it in stride, stating that he had been in some kind of fight – for freedom, equality, and basic human rights – for nearly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches
The Embassy is aware of reports that protests may take place at Lenin Square in Khabarovsk and Revolution Square in Vladivostok on Saturday,July 18, around 12:00 p.m. local time. Earlier protests in Khabarovsk also included marches from Lenin Square up Muravyeva-Amurskogo Street and Turgeneva Street toward the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral. U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo July 15, 2020 Today, the United States took action to further limit Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s destabilizing global activity by designating entities that have enabled his ability to evade sanctions – this time, in Sudan. These designations include Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner’s apparent cover entity in Sudan, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases
Ambassador John J. Sullivan’s Interview with RBC TV Broadcast on July 3, 2020 RBC: Ambassador, thank you very much for giving us this opportunity to speak with you again. First question: the biggest challenge of the year is coronavirus. In Russia we have an expression – друг познаётся в беде, a friend in need is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State June 30, 2020 At today’s fourth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region,” hosted by the European Union, Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Russia, countrywide
Event:
Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted in many parts of the country, increasing the possibility of encountering public gatherings. There is also the potential for authorized and/or unauthorized demonstrations in the days preceding and subsequent to the conclusion of nationwide voting on July 1. Should there be any demonstrations, a heavy police ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Moscow, June 27, 2020 We, the undersigned Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, affirm the inherent dignity of each individual as expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and call upon the government of the Russian Federation to adhere to its stated commitment to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
“June is Pride Month. LGBTI rights are human rights, and human rights are universal.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Video
Today, the U.S. Embassy in Russia displays the LGBTI Pride Flag. The LGBTI flag was created by American artist and activist Gilbert Baker and was first raised as a symbol of hope and diversity on June 25, 1978, during the Gay Freedom Day parade in San Francisco. June is Pride Month and we celebrate that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Moscow, Russia Event: The Embassy is aware of reports of protests taking place in central Moscow, including Lubyanka Square and Prospekt Academician Sakharov. U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any other demonstration-related activities. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid the areas. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations. Notify friends and family of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Routine Aeroflot Flights to New York (JFK) Aeroflot continues to operate weekly flights to the United States. Most of these flights route from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) directly to New York (JFK). Due to the consistency of these flights and the availability of tickets for purchase on Aeroflot’s
website , the Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Sullivan: Good morning everyone. I’m disappointed, crestfallen, outraged at what I’ve just heard. An American citizen, who’s also a citizen of three other countries – the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland – has been sentenced to 16 years, so I’m told. There was a judgement that was read by a judge – a three-judge ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia
Event: Extension of Temporary Stay or Permanent Residency of Foreigners in Russia Until September 15, 2020 President Putin signed a decree extending the temporary stay or permanent residency of foreigners and stateless persons in the Russian Federation until September 15. This decree applies to immigration documents, including visas, residence permits, and migration registration, that have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: Reminder of Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York Aeroflot direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Tuesday, June 16, and Sunday, June 21, at 14:15. Tickets are still on sale via Aeroflot's website. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of potential passengers, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
The United States is outraged by the decision of a Russian court today to convict U.S. citizen Paul Whelan after a secret trial, with secret evidence, and without appropriate allowances for defense witnesses. We have serious concerns that Mr. Whelan was deprived of the fair trial guarantees that Russia is required to provide him in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Video
On behalf of the U.S. government and the American people, I congratulate the citizens of Russia as you celebrate “Russia Day.” On this holiday, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Declaration of Russian State Sovereignty, which recognized the democratic aspirations and sovereignty of the people of Russia, their centuries of history, culture, and traditions, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note June 11, 2020 Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey spoke by phone today with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on the situation in Syria. Ambassador Jeffrey and Deputy Foreign Minister Vershinin discussed the political process for the settlement of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Aeroflot direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Sunday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 16, at 14:15. Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot's website.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Aeroflot direct flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Tuesday, June 9, and on Sunday, June 14, at 14:15. Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot's website. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of potential passengers, nor are we involved in the selection or ticketing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Reminder of Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York Aeroflot direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Sunday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 9, at 14:15. Tickets are still on sale via Aeroflot’s
website . Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (June 1, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York Aeroflot has recently announced that direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Sunday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 9, at 14:15. Tickets are on sale via ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (May 28, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York and Miami Aeroflot has recently announced a direct flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to Miami International Airport. This flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 30, at 11:00. Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York and Miami Aeroflot has recently announced a direct flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to Miami International Airport. This flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 30, at 11:00. Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot's website. A direct flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot's website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York, JFK. This flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 30 at 14:15. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of potential passengers, nor are we involved in the selection or ticketing of passengers for Aeroflot flights. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Ambassador Sullivan: “Today, on the final day of the holy month of Ramadan, I would like to wish Muslims across Russia and around the world a blessed Eid al-Fitr.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Video
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State May 21, 2020 Tomorrow, the United States will submit notice of its decision to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies to the Treaty Depositaries and to all other States Parties to the Treaty. Effective six months from tomorrow, the United States will no longer be a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flight to New York Tickets are still on sale via Aeroflot's website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York, JFK. This flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 23 at 14:15.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
May 21, 2020 Today, the U.S. donated 50 life-saving ventilators to the Russian people. This $5.6 million humanitarian aid donation will eventually include a total of 200 U.S.-produced ventilators to save lives in Russia. Through the generosity of the American people and private industry innovation, the United States is providing critical medical supplies and ventilators ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia, Video
May 21, 2020 Today, the United States donated and delivered 50 high-quality ventilators to the people of Russia. This represents the first part of a humanitarian donation of a total of 200 much-needed, U.S.-manufactured ventilators to Russia, and is made possible through the generosity of the American people and private industry innovation. This $5.6 million ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Agencies
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (May 18, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flight to New York Tickets are now on sale on Aeroflot’s
website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York, JFK on Saturday, May 23, departing at 14:15. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The United States is the world’s leader in health and humanitarian assistance. For decades, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the U.S. government has committed nearly $500 million in assistance to date. This funding will improve public health education, protect healthcare facilities, and increase ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery. In addition to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Health Issues, News, Press Releases
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson May 11, 2020 On May 11, 1995, States Party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons decided that the Treaty, known as the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, should remain in force indefinitely. The NPT entered ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Even before the United States entered World War II in December 1941, America sent arms and equipment to the Soviet Union to help it defeat the Nazi invasion. Totaling $11.3 billion, or $180 billion in today’s currency, the Lend-Lease Act of the United States supplied needed goods to the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1945 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 May, 2020 | Topics: History, News, U.S. & Russia
Ambassador Sullivan and Brig. Gen. Harmon: “Today, on this 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe, let us pause to honor the service of so many of our family members, friends, allies, and partners who sacrificed so much for the cause of freedom.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia, Video
Today we mark 75 years since the end of hostilities in Europe in the Second World War. We pay tribute today to all those who stood up for humanity and freedom in the face of tyranny, and we honor the sacrifices of all service members involved in ridding the world of Nazi, fascist, and other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to Frankfurt (May 8) and New York (May 14) Tickets are now on sale on Aeroflot’s website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to Frankfurt (FRA) on Friday, May 8, departing at 15:30. Onward travel options are available from Frankfurt to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flight to New York, Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt Aeroflot informed the U.S. Embassy that it is planning a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, May 8 departing at 14:15. Tickets are not yet available on Aeroflot’s website. We encourage any interested travelers to check ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note May 4, 2020 As outlined in its recent
Action Plan , the United States is bringing together the brightest minds in U.S. government agencies, the private sector, universities, and overseas partners to develop vaccines and therapeutic interventions to protect the world from COVID-19. The United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: News
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State May 2, 2020 On World Press Freedom Day, recognized around the world on May 3, we highlight the critical role of independent media in facilitating the open exchange of information and ideas so vital to free, prosperous, and secure democratic societies. This year, as the world faces ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ambassador Sullivan on the continued detention of U.S. citizen Paul Whelan.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Video
By Brigadier General (retired) Gregory G. Govan Former Defense Attaché, US Embassy, Moscow It was the iconic moment that nearly didn’t happen. The two fronts in the European campaign of the Second World War meet, cutting Germany in two and heralding the imminent victory of the Allies over the Nazis. Everyone knew it was going ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Russia
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York, London, and Paris Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s
website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Tuesday, April 28 departing at 14:15. Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s
website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to London-LHR on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2020 Joint Statement by President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Meeting on the Elbe April 25, 2020, marks the 75th Anniversary of the historic meeting between American and Soviet troops, who shook hands on the damaged bridge over the Elbe ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 23, 2020 On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, service, and compassion. In the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
AS DELIVERED REMARKS Ambassador Sullivan’s Roundtable with Journalists – via telephone Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Ambassador Sullivan: Thank you for taking the time to join me on this call today. I hope you are all well, and I’m looking forward to doing a roundtable in person sometime soon. But this is the next best ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Today is April 20, a very important day in my hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, as well as in several other states. The third Monday in April is called “Patriots’ Day” because it commemorates the first battles of the American Revolution in 1775 in Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy (now called Arlington), Massachusetts. The City of Boston ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 20, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Tickets on sale for Aeroflot flight from Moscow to New York on April 24 and Electronic Pass Requirements for Travel to Moscow Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s
website for their flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, April ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Good morning, thank you for being here. My name is John Sullivan, I am the U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation. I came here to the courthouse today to try to get into the hearing that is going to be held any moment. I tried last week and was not admitted. I tried again today, and did not ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, April 18,2020 Susan and I send you Easter greetings and wish you the joy of this Blessed Season. Although churches around the globe have been empty recently, the faith of believers fills the world each and every day. May your faith strengthen your hope as well as your resolve during ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: News
Ambassador Sullivan: “May you have an Easter filled with hope and joy.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Video
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 17, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Electronic Pass Requirements for Travel to Moscow and Reports of Aeroflot Suspending Flight Operations Through July 2020 Important information for U.S. citizen and legal permanent residents traveling to Moscow in order to depart the Russian Federation via commercial flights: The Moscow City government implemented ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Ambassador Sullivan: The end of World War II in Europe and the defeat of Nazism and fascism that it represents are important events that can never be forgotten, and we fully support Russia’s decision to reschedule these commemorations to a time when we are all able celebrate them properly.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Video
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 17, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Tickets on Sale for Aeroflot Flight on April 17 Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s
website for their flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, April 17 at 14:15. Please note that the Embassy is not ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 16, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Possible Aeroflot Flight on April 17 Aeroflot is seeking permission to operate a flight departing Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, April 17 at 14:15. As with previous recent flights, Aeroflot requires governmental permission to operate these special flights. This permission typically ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 16, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Rumors of Aeroflot Flight to the United States on April 20 The U.S. Embassy is aware of rumors of a possible Aeroflot flight departing Moscow-SVO to New York-JFK on Monday, April 20. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Departure of Aeroflot Flight SU102 to the United States on April 14, 2020 Yesterday, approximately twenty U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents departed Moscow for New York-JFK via an Aeroflot commercial flight. These passengers were able to purchase tickets directly through Aeroflot at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow. We have heard ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 14, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Moscow Electronic Pass System Takes Effect on April 15 The Moscow City Government is implementing an electronic pass system to regulate vehicular travel within and into the city. The new rules are set to take effect April 15 and apply to all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Aeroflot has just informed U.S. Mission Russia that the airline will run a commercial flight to New York-JFK airport at 14:15 (2:15 p.m.) today, April 14. All tickets must be purchased directly from Aeroflot’s website or their ticketing counter. Please direct all questions to Aeroflot. The U.S. Embassy is not involved in the selection of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
It is during challenging times like these that we must not lose sight of what is fundamentally important. As the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, my highest priority is the security and well-being of all U.S. citizens in this country. This includes Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen who has been unjustly imprisoned for nearly 16 months ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 13, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Limited Commercial Flights We are following reports of limited commercial flights on Aeroflot to Europe and the United States. These flights are planned to repatriate Russian citizens, but you may be able to buy tickets directly from Aeroflot. Aeroflot flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 10, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Limited Commercial Flights We are following reports of limited commercial flights on Aeroflot to Europe and the United States. These flights are planned to repatriate Russian citizens, but you may be able to buy tickets directly from Aeroflot. Aeroflot flights are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Sullivan: “The Mission Russia team has been working day and night to facilitate a charter flight for U.S. citizens & LPRs so they can return to the U.S. I’m pleased that the flight successfully departed Moscow this morning to help these travelers start their journey home.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Ambassador, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Video
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 9, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Departure of Special Chartered Flight This morning 102 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents departed Russia in route to the United States on a flight chartered by the U.S. gGovernment. We are aware that there are U.S. citizens who were ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 8, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Additional Information on Thursday April 9 Chartered Flight and Departure of Aeroflot Flight Yesterday a number of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents departed Russia and successfully landed in New York. We are working hard to confirm who was on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 7, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Departure of Aeroflot Flight and Additional Information on Thursday April 9 Chartered Flights Departure of Aeroflot Flight: Today’s Aeroflot flight departed Moscow and is currently on the way to New York City. If you previously registered interest with the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 7, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Time Change – Aeroflot Flight to New York JFK at 18:00 Today, April 7 Aeroflot has informed U.S. Mission Russia that the airline has changed the departure time for today’s planned flight from 14:15 to 18:00 (6 p.m.). Ticketing for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Possible Aeroflot Flight: Aeroflot has just informed U.S. Mission Russia that the airline has requested permission to run a charter flight to the United States at 14:15 today, April 7, in order to repatriate Russian citizens from New York. As recently as last night and this morning, the Russian government and Aeroflot denied the existence of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Update: Registering for Special Charter Flights to the United States U.S. Mission Russia continues to work on passenger lists for special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and, if space is available, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). We anticipate that they will depart Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport on Thursday, April 9, 2020 beginning ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 5, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Update on Possible Charter Flight The Department of State has arranged special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and, if space is available, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). We anticipate that they will depart Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport on Thursday, April 9, 2020 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 4, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Update on Possible Charter Flight The U.S. Mission to Russia team continues to pursue a charter flight for our fellow U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States. As of this moment, we anticipate a mid-week departure from Moscow. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 3, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Cancellation of Flight SU102: The U.S. Mission Russia is aware of the unfortunate and unexpected cancellation of Aeroflot flight 102 today. To those of you who were boarded on that flight ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 2, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Please review the Level 4: Do Not Travel, Global Health Advisory, updated on March 31, linked
here . At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 1, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Flight Update: U.S. Mission Russia continues to monitor the availability of international flights departing the Russian Federation. The Aeroflot website is currently selling tickets for an April 3 flight from Moscow to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (March 31, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation The Government of the Russian Federation has severely curtailed or cancelled most international flights in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While Aeroflot initially indicated it would continue limited flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (March 30, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Implementation of Citywide Self-Isolation Order in Moscow The mayor of Moscow announced a citywide self-isolation order, effective March 30, meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. Visit the
website of the Mayor of Moscow and the local government
COVID-19 website for updated information. This order mandates all individuals present ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Effective March 30, the Government of the Russian Federation announced that it will close all land borders to passenger transport until further notice in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. We are aware that commercial flights out of Russia have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Effective March 30, the Government of the Russian Federation announced that it will close all land borders to passenger transport until further notice in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. We are aware that commercial flights out of Russia have been ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Yesterday, Ambassador John Sullivan and Acting Minister Counselor of Consular Affairs Catherine Holt conducted a virtual town hall to discuss the latest COVID-19 news in Russia and answer questions pertinent to U.S. citizens at this time. You may view a recording ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: International Flights Departing from the Russian Federation Effective March 27, the Government of the Russian Federation implemented a restriction on international flights departing the Russian Federation in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are aware of media reports that limited commercial flights may continue to operate to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location:Moscow, Russia Event: Virtual Town Hall with Ambassador Sullivan on COVID-19 at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, John Sullivan will hold a virtual town hall today at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the latest COVID-19 news in Russia and answer frequently asked questions most pertinent to U.S. citizens at this time, such as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. U.S. Citizens Travelers: Please enroll in
step.state.gov to receive alerts & ensure you can be located in an emergency. U. S. Citizens in an Emergency: In Case of Emergency: Call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada); +1-202-501-4444 (overseas); or contact the nearest ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Nationwide-Holiday and Potential Cancellation of International Flights Departing from the Russian Federation Effective March 27, 2020 The Government of the Russian Federation has called for a nationwide, non-working paid holiday from March 28 to April 5, 2020 in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Russian officials have announced that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
March 23, 2020 Good morning. I am very grateful for your being here today. I am joined by my colleagues, the Ambassador from the United Kingdom, Ambassador Bronnert, and the Ambassador from Ireland, Ambassador McElduff. As the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, the security and well-being of American citizens is my highest priority. We are here ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok has temporarily suspended operations until further notice. U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg has assumed responsibility for U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok’s consular district. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg are providing citizenship and visa services on an emergency basis due to the global COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Out of concern for the health of our Russian and American staff and the public in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Mission to Russia has reduced visa operations and routine American citizen services. Effective March 18, the consular sections of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, the U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Visas
The Department of State has temporarily suspended operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok out of concern for the health of our Russian and American staff, and the public, in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to resumption of operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok as soon as the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Vladivostok
Please read the latest
Global Health Alert and be advised that the U.S. Department of State currently advises all U.S. citizens to reconsider travel due to risks posed by COVID-19 coronavirus For the most current information regarding COVID-19, the March 11 Presidential proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit
www.dhs.gov and
www.whitehouse.gov . The restrictions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services
Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (March 7, 2020) Location: Moscow, Russia Event: The city government of Moscow has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the
website of the City of Moscow government for additional information ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow, Russia – Strastnoy Boulevard to Academician Sakharov Avenue, starting at 13:00. Event: On Saturday, February 29, there will be an authorized march in memory of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov. The march is scheduled to take place from 13:00 to 16:00, with several thousand expected participants. Police and media presence are expected. U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Deputy Special Representative for North Korea Alex Wong met with Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov and Ambassador-at-Large Oleg Burmistrov to discuss continued U.S.-Russia coordination on North Korea in Moscow February 13. During his meetings in Moscow, Deputy Special Representative Wong reaffirmed the United States’ continued openness to diplomatic engagement with the DPRK to make progress ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Spaso House February 7, 2020 RBC: How would you assess your appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Russia? Does it mean that the pressure on Russia will increase or is your mission to soften the situation? Ambassador Sullivan: Thank you, Ilya, it’s a great pleasure to be with you here today and talk about my appointment ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
As part of his continuing series of introductory meetings, Ambassador John Sullivan met February 6 with Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak. Ambassador Sullivan and Minister Novak discussed global energy trends, energy security, and the bilateral energy relationship. Ambassador Sullivan underscored his goal of supporting open transparent channels of communication with representatives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
As part of his continuing series of introductory meetings, Ambassador John Sullivan met today with Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation Aleksey Kudrin. Ambassador Sullivan and Chairman Kudrin discussed bilateral economic cooperation, and the business climate and investment climate in Russia for U.S. investors. Ambassador Sullivan looks forward to supporting open channels ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Media Note February 5, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation John J. Sullivan presented his credentials today to President Putin in a ceremony held in the Kremlin’s Alexander Hall. “As the U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, I have been tasked by President Trump to improve our bilateral relationship and open channels of communication. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
As part of his continuing series of introductory meetings, Ambassador John Sullivan met February 4, 2020 with Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev to discuss the importance of bilateral cooperation in various spheres, including strategic security. Ambassador Sullivan looks forward to supporting open channels of communication with representatives of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
January 31, 2020 Location: Wuhan, Hankou area, China Event: Due to the ongoing
outbreak of respiratory illness, first identified in Wuhan, China , the U.S. Government issued a
Level 4 Do Not Travel Alert on January 30, 2020. This alert recommends that U.S. citizens avoid travel to China due to the rapid spread of coronavirus. The Government of the Russian Federation has taken additional steps to control the spread of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
As part of his continuing series of introductory meetings, Ambassador John Sullivan met today with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Ambassador Sullivan has met Foreign Minister Lavrov previously on several occasions. Today’s constructive meeting continued an on-going dialogue between the two diplomats on bilateral and multilateral issues including counterterrorism, the Middle East and arms control.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
January 29, 2020 As part of his introductory calls with Russian officials, Ambassador John Sullivan met today with Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov to discuss a variety of issues including counter-terrorism. The meeting was cooperative and informative, and Ambassador Sullivan looks forward to continued dialogue with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Ambassador John Sullivan met today with Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov to discuss a variety of issues related to North Africa and the Middle East as part of his introductory calls with Russian officials. The meeting was candid and constructive, and Ambassador Sullivan looks forward to continued dialogue with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
"I stand before you today to underscore the United States’ unwavering commitment to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and doing everything possible to prevent anything like it from happening ever again."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness, first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The United States is closely monitoring the situation, and we are actively working with governments and international partners to combat the spread of the outbreak. There are indications that limited person-to-person spread is occurring. Preliminary information ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
On January 27, 2020, to mark the 76th Anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, Deputy Chief of Mission Bart Gorman together with diplomatic mission staff laid a wreath at Piskaryovsky Memorial Cemetery to honor the memory of the brave citizens of Leningrad and defenders of the city. DCM Gorman: “Thinking about the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Official Reports
U.S. Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson January 16, 2020 Today, Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Dr. Christopher A. Ford, who has been delegated the authorities and functions of the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, led a U.S. interagency delegation to Vienna, Austria, to participate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
U.S. Embassy Moscow will be offering the Foreign Service Officer Test on February 5, 2020, from 09:00 – 16:00. Test takers have the option of reserving a seat for the morning test session from 09:00 – 12:00 or the afternoon session from 13:00 – 16:00. Six seats are available for each session. The deadline to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: The U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg has reviewed security measures due to a potential security incident and threat. Russian authorities are undertaking appropriate action to investigate.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Yekaterinburg
On January 10, 2020, at a ceremony presided over by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Samuel Alito swore in John J. Sullivan as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Friday’s ceremonial event followed the Ambassador’s official swearing in by the Secretary of State on December 23, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Location: Russia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions Heightened tension in the Middle East may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: Due to the U.S. and Russian Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the U.S. Consulates General in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok will be closed December 24-25, 2019, and January 1-8, 2020. During this time, passport, notarial, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad services will be unavailable. Actions to Take: If ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Moscow, Lubyanka Square Event: According to media reports, there is an active shooter situation near the Federal Security Services (FSB) headquarters building in Lubyanka square. Police actions related to this incident are ongoing. U.S. citizens should avoid Lubyanka Square and the surrounding area. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid the area. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert
During the holiday season, security measures in Russia may be heightened due to potential threats posed by European-based transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as airports, train stations and other transportation hubs, public transportation, Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: According to local media reports, dozens of locations throughout Russia recently received telephonic bomb threats. The targeted facilities included court houses, shopping centers, and airports. In all instances, police sweeps of the area did not detect the presence of explosive devices and the calls were considered hoaxes. Local police authorities must ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Russia may be heightened due to potential threats posed by European-based transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, festivals and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Special Envoy for North Korea Mark Lambert met with Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov and Ambassador-at-Large Oleg Burmistrov in Moscow on November 8 to discuss continued U.S.-Russia cooperation on North Korea. The conversation was candid and constructive, and Special Envoy Lambert emphasized the importance of continued close coordination with Russia on North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Special Envoy for North Korea Mark Lambert is travelling to Moscow, Russia, November 6 – 9 to meet with Russian officials to discuss efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. He will also meet with subject-matter experts and attend the Moscow Nonproliferation Conference.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
The text of the following statement was cooperatively released by the Governments of the United States of America, Russia, China, and Pakistan on the occasion of the joint meetings on Afghanistan, held in Moscow on October 24 – 25, 2019. Begin Text: The Special Representatives of Russia, China, and the United States of America held ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad held consultations on Friday, October 25, with Russian and Chinese counterparts, as well as officials from Pakistan, as part of a continued effort to support the Afghan people’s desire for an end to war and a lasting peace. The meetings were positive and constructive.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Ulitsa Belinskogo 232 to Southern Park “Южный парк” (near the corner of Samotsvetnyy Bul'var and Ulitsa Akademika Shvartsa). Yekaterinburg, Russia. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 beginning at 2 pm to 4 pm. Several political organizations intend to protest the political and economic policies of the Russian government.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert
On November 16-17, 2019, Zoohackathon, IT Marathon will be held at the American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, during which specialists from different areas of software development will search for a technological answer to solve environmental issues and protect wildlife.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Moscow, News
Location: Moscow, Russia – Sakharov Square, starting at 3:00 p.m. Event: On Sunday, September 29, protesters plan to gather for an authorized protest at Sakharov Square. The protest is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the number of expected participants numbering up to 20,000. A large police and media presence ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and our constituent Consulates General in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok continue to work to meet the demand for visa appointments in the Russian Federation, and to take steps to ease appointment scheduling and offer more options for Russian citizens wishing to travel as tourists to the United States. As part of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 September, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas
Location: Moscow, Russia – Chistye Prudy Metro Station, starting at 14:00, continuing along the Boulevard Ring Road, and ending at Pushkin Square. Event: On Saturday, August 31, protesters plan to gather for an unauthorized political demonstration near Chistye Prudy Metro Station beginning at 14:00 and continuing to Pushkin Square. A large police and media presence is expected. U.S. citizens should avoid the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
On Saturday, August 17, protesters plan to gather for an authorized political demonstration at Sakharov Prospect, near the Garden Ring Road, beginning at 11:00. Single-person pickets are also possible around 14:00 at various locations along the Boulevard Ring Road. Demonstrations over the past weeks resulted in mass arrests, and there were eyewitness accounts of excessive ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia – The park near the intersection of 8 March and Bolshakova Streets. Event: On Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 2 pm to 9 pm, a rally will be held by the Team Navalny (команда Навального) in support of independent candidates and the release of participants detained during last week’s rallies in Moscow. The organizers ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert
On Saturday, August 10, protesters plan to gather for an authorized political demonstration at Sakharov Prospect, near the Garden Ring Road, beginning at 1400 hours. After the rally, some protesters indicated plans to embark on unauthorized demonstration marches throughout Moscow, likely towards the city center. Previous recent demonstrations resulted in over one thousand arrests, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs August 3, 2019Washington– The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that it is implementing two sanctions on the Russian Federation as part of measures imposed by the U.S. government pursuant to the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991, as amended ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 2, 2019
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Supporters of unregistered opposition candidates for the Moscow City Duma election plan to gather and march on Saturday, August 3, 2019, beginning at 1400.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News
Location: Moscow, Russia – Moscow Mayor’s Office, Tverskaya 13 Event: Protestors plan to gather outside the Moscow Mayor’s office on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 14:00 for an unauthorized demonstration. Heavy police presence is expected. Given the possible size of the protest and likely sizeable police presence, U.S. citizens should avoid the protest site. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on July 10 in Helsinki. They discussed U.S. – Russia relations and the impact of regional challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The Under Secretary stressed that while the United States seeks to narrow differences and foster cooperation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Today, we commemorate the life and work of Paul Klebnikov, an American citizen and distinguished journalist whose assassination in Russia fifteen years ago shocked the world. As a journalist and editor of Forbes Russia, Mr. Klebnikov was a resounding voice of conscience in the fight against corruption. His brave work cost him his life. Gunned ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Valeriy Gerasimov met in Moscow today to discuss security issues, including Syria, the Middle East, arms control, military transparency, and the broader U.S. – Russia relationship. There was also discussion on ways to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
U.S Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Media Note June 12, 2019 Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Andrea L. Thompson met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov in Prague today to build on the discussions held by Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Lavrov during their May 14 meeting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Moscow, Russia ‑ Downtown Moscow near Chistye Prudy Metro Station Event: Supporters of a jailed Russian journalist have scheduled a protest for June 12, 2019 at 12:00 noon. A procession from Chistye Prudy Metro to major streets south and west of the initial marshaling area (Myasnitskaya – Lubyanka – Kuznetskiy Most – Stoleshnikov – Bolshaya Dmitrovka ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate the people of Russia on the occasion of “Russia Day.” As you mark almost three decades since the beginning of constitutional reforms in Russia, the United States honors the Russian people’s continued aspirations for the democratic principles of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia ‑ Labor Square by the National Liberation Movement (Национально-освободительное движение) (NOD) Event: A rally will be held on Sunday, June 9 to mark the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Donbass from German forces during World War II. The NOD is an anti-American organization. Police presence is expected. U.S. government personnel are advised ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
"On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Melania joins me in sending our warmest greetings on Eid al-Fitr. At the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the day of Eid through prayer and reflection. This sacred day provides Muslims, both in the United States and around the world, an opportunity to renew their commitment to help those less fortunate, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 June, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia ‑ in front of U.S. Consulate, Yekaterinburg, Gogolya 15A Event: Over the past week, several individuals have been demonstrating against the U.S. Consulate General on the public sidewalk in front of the Consulate’s entrance. The Russian police remain committed to controlling the situation and continually monitor each demonstration. U.S. Government personnel are advised ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Special Envoy for North Korea Mark Lambert met with Ambassador-at-Large Oleg Burmistrov and Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov in Moscow May 17 to discuss continued U.S.-Russia cooperation to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. The conversation was candid and constructive. During the meetings, Russian officials provided a readout of the April 25 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia ‑ Park next to the Drama Theater, near Yeltsin Center Event: Due to the recent protests against the construction of the St. Yekaterina Cathedral in Yekaterinburg in the park next to the Drama Theater, U.S. citizens should be aware of the potential for ongoing protests over the weekend and in the next ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Special Envoy for North Korea Mark Lambert is visiting Moscow May 16-18. He will meet with Russian officials to further efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
May 16, 2019 Action Further Exposes Those Involved in the Death of Sergei Magnitsky and Its Cover-up, and Highlights the Systemic Human Rights Abuses in Chechnya Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated five individuals and one entity pursuant to the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: News
Beginning May 15, 2019, U.S. Embassy Moscow increased its capacity to accept nonimmigrant visa applications that do not require an in-person interview at the Embassy (Interview Waiver cases) by 100 per day. As a result, the wait to submit an application to renew a nonimmigrant visa consular section without appearing for an interview in Moscow ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases
REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE / MAY 14, 2019 BOCHAROV RUCHEY SOCHI, RUSSIA PRESIDENT PUTIN: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, dear colleagues, we are glad to welcome you in Russia. As you know, several days ago I had the pleasure of talking to the President of the United States on the phone, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS AVAILABILITY MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE / MAY 14, 2019 RUS HOTEL SOCHI, RUSSIA MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, we are beginning a joint press conference. Secretary of State, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, please. FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. First of all, I would like to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 14, 2019 RUS HOTEL SOCHI, RUSSIA FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, (inaudible) welcome to Sochi. We had a chance to hold the discussion on the 6th of May, when we had our negotiations in Finland on the margins of the Arctic Council. We covered and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Moscow and Sochi, Russia from May 12-14.On May 13, he will arrive in Russia to meet with his team at U.S. Embassy Moscow before meeting with U.S. business leaders and U.S. exchange alumni. Secretary Pompeo will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Secretary Pompeo ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
SECRETARY POMPEO: So I thought I’d do two things. One, I thought I’d give you a little bit of a summary of the meeting that I had with my foreign minister counterpart from Russia, Sergey Lavrov. I was just with him again at the event tonight.It was a good conversation. We covered a wide range ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend best wishes to Muslim communities at home and abroad for a blessed Ramadan. For many Muslims, this month is an occasion to focus on spiritual rejuvenation, kindness and resilience, compassion for those less fortunate, and harmony across diverse communities. In the United States, many mosques ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo called Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today, May 1, to discuss the situation in Venezuela.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad will travel to Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, and the United Kingdom April 21 to May 11, as part of the overall effort to facilitate a political settlement that ends the conflict in Afghanistan.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun held a constructive meeting today with Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov. During the meeting, Special Representative Biegun and Deputy Foreign Minister Morgulov discussed respective bilateral engagements with North Korea and efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will travel to Moscow April 17-18 to meet with Russian officials to discuss efforts to advance the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The text of the following statement was released today by UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, and U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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 the unjustified November 25 attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait. Additionally, the United States imposed sanctions on six Russian defense firms, including shipbuilding companies; two individuals ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy
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 Federation Council representatives, Ambassador Huntsman reiterated the desire of the American government to work together with Russia to facilitate inter-parliamentary cooperation, and raised issues which present opportunities for and obstacles ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Russia
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 U.S.-Russia cooperation to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. The conversation was candid and constructive.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy
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 are eliminated. This new fee structure is based on reciprocity and ensures that Russian and American citizens pay the same fee for business and tourism visas. For more information about ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Visas
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. Although five men were convicted for carrying out his assassination, the United States continues to call on Russian authorities to identify publicly those who organized and ordered the crime, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Seven days after his detention, the U.S. Embassy still has not received permission from Russian authorities to visit detained American citizen Michael Calvey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 February, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases
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 to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. The conversation was candid and constructive.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 500 and 5,500 KM. In the early years of this historic treaty, both sides collectively destroyed more than 2,600 missiles.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Russia
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 of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, an assessment shared by all NATO Allies. The United States also provided notice that unless Russia returned to full and verifiable compliance in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 people must be our greatest consideration, the agreements into which we enter must serve American interests, and countries must be held accountable when they break the rules. For years, Russia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
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 groups report that at least 40 individuals have been illegally detained since December, including two who reportedly died in custody after being tortured. We call on Russia to live up ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 in Brussels. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from across Europe and thank you for waiting for the few extra minutes today for today’s discussion. Our speaker ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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. In doing so, we are upholding Secretary Pompeo’s commitment to continue to talk with Russian officials to urge Russia to return to full and verifiable compliance with the Treaty before ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
“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 are taking action against operatives working on behalf of a sanctioned oligarch, hacking the World Anti-Doping Agency and other international organizations, and engaging in other subversive actions,” said Steven T. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases
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 of one of the world’s great defenders of human rights, Ludmilla Mikhailovna Alexeeva, who died on December 8 at the age of 91. Until the last, she was a force ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 discuss supporting an inclusive peace process in Afghanistan. Special Representative Khalilzad reiterated that a resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan can only be achieved through a negotiated political settlement and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 served in posts ranging from Navy pilot to Central Intelligence Agency director to vice president of the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The United States expresses its deep concern over the incident in the Black Sea that occurred November 25 as Ukrainian vessels attempted to transit through the Kerch Strait. Reports that Russian vessels rammed and fired on the Ukrainian ships, injuring Ukrainian crewmen, before ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
As Delivered Thank you, Mr. President. This morning I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Pompeo and my statement reflects the concerns at the highest level of the American government. For the past four years, the international community has spoken with a strong, clear, and largely united voice denouncing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ambassador James F. Jeffrey, Special Representative for Syria Engagement Interview with
RIA Novosti and
Kommersant November 21, 2018 RIA Novosti: Yesterday the U.S. announced new sanctions against Iran and Russia for oil shipments to Syria and issued a warning about significant risk of sanctions for those who will engage in such activity in the future. So what are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
November 20, 2018 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating nine targets in an international network through which the Iranian regime, working with Russian companies, provides millions of barrels of oil to the Syrian government. The Assad regime, in turn, facilitates the movement of hundreds of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 20, 2018 The United States today sanctioned an international network by which the Iranian regime and Russia are providing millions of barrels of oil to the Assad regime in exchange for the movement of hundreds of millions of dollars to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Fact Sheet Washington, DC November 16, 2018 Since declaring the Russian Federation in violation of the INF Treaty in July 2014, the United States has pressed the Russian Federation repeatedly to return to compliance with its obligations under the Treaty. In spite of these efforts, Russian officials have refused to engage in any serious discussion ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia
Fact Sheet Washington, DC November 16, 2018 Since 2013, the United States has raised its concerns with Russia regarding Russian development of a ground-launched cruise missile (NATO: SSC-8, Russian: 9M729) with a range capability between 500 and 5,500 kilometers on repeated occasions to resolve U.S. concerns. These include more than 30 engagements with various departments ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, U.S. & Russia
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release On-the-Record Briefing November 14, 2018 Press Briefing Room MR PALLADINO: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for coming today. We have the Secretary of State’s Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey. Ambassador Jeffrey will have a few opening comments, and then we will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 2, 2018 “The United States has launched a campaign of economic pressure to deny the regime the funds it needs to advance its bloody agenda.” – President Donald J. Trump REIMPOSING ALL SANCTIONS: President Donald J. Trump is reimposing the toughest sanctions ever ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases
APNSA John Bolton Press Conference at Interfax News Agency Moscow, Russia October 23, 2018 Ambassador John Bolton, Opening Statement: Thanks very much for being here. I also want to thank Interfax. I’ve come here many, many times, beginning in September or October of 2001, when I came to deliver news of the Bush Administration’s decision to withdraw from the ABM treaty. I also want to thank Jon Huntsman and his team. They are doing a fantastic job here in Moscow under very difficult circumstances, limited ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Online registration period for the DV-2020 Program will last from noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 3, 2018, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Applicants have to submit entries for the DV-2020 program electronically at
dvlottery.state.gov . There is no cost to register for the DV Program. Do not wait until the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT APNSA John Bolton Interview with Elena Chernenko, Kommersant Moscow, Russia October 22, 2018 Kommersant (K): Is it true that you came here to bury the INF Treaty? Ambassador John Bolton (AJB): I’m meeting with Nikolai Patrushev and the staff of the Russian National Security Council. Actually, the first time that I met with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: News
APNSA John Bolton with Echo Moskvy’s Olga Bychkova Moscow, Russia October 22, 2018 Echo Moskvy: Mr. Bolton, have you announced, have you confirmed to the Russian side the U.S. intention to withdraw from the INF? Ambassador John Bolton: We had a very extensive discussion today on a number of arms control issues and the President’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 October, 2018 | Topics: News
With a November 4 deadline approaching, after which a full slate of U.S. sanctions on the Iranian regime will return, U.S. officials met with members of the Iranian diaspora to highlight the plight of 800 prisoners of conscience held by the Iranian government and other human rights abuses by the regime against its own people. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 October, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, News
Event: The Russian Federation allows U.S. citizens with a FAN ID multiple entries into Russia until the end of the year. However, all U.S. citizens entering on the FAN ID must depart the Russian Federation by December 31, 2018. U.S. Citizens who entered the Russian Federation on a FAN ID in order to attend the FIFA World Cup must depart ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs For Immediate Release Thursday, October 4, 2018 Conspirators Included a Russian Intelligence “Close Access” Hacking Team that Traveled Abroad to Compromise Computer Networks Used by Anti-Doping and Sporting Officials and Organizations Investigating Russia’s Use of Chemical Weapons A grand jury in the Western District of Pennsylvania has indicted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 27, 2018 The text of the following statement on Syria was released by the Governments of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Begin text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Assistant Secretary Wess Mitchell Echo Moskvy On the Record 24 September 2018 Echo Moskvy: Mr. Mitchell, I’m really happy to see you here at Echo of Moscow but in the center of New York. A/S Mitchell: It’s a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for doing the interview. Echo Moskvy: A few days ago your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: News
The White House United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 25, 2018 10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates: One year ago, I stood before you for the first time in this grand hall. I addressed the threats facing our world, and I presented a vision ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo September 18, 2018 The United States expresses sorrow for the death of the aircrew members of the Russian plane that was downed by Syrian regime anti-aircraft fire. Yesterday’s unfortunate incident reminds us of the need to find permanent, peaceful, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 12, 2018 “We’re going to take strong action to secure our election systems and the process.” – President Donald J. Trump PROTECTING OUR ELECTIONS: President Donald J. Trump is issuing an Executive Order that will work to respond to and deter foreign attempts ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo September 10, 2018 Tomorrow we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago on September 11. Tomorrow also marks six years since the tragic loss in Libya of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Glen ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 6, 2018 We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, reiterate our outrage at the use of a chemical nerve agent, known as Novichok, in Salisbury on 4 March. We welcome the progress made in the investigation into the poisoning ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
September 5, 2018 For Immediate Release On Friday, September 7, the United States will chair a meeting of the UN Security Council on the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Idlib, Syria. The session comes as the Assad regime and its backers threaten coordinated military attacks against the city and its civilian residents. “The Trump ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson: "The United States condemns Russia’s harassment of international shipping in the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait. Russia has delayed hundreds of commercial vessels since April and in recent weeks has stopped at least 16 commercial ships attempting to reach Ukrainian ports."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 23, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov, who has been on a hunger strike for more than three months in a Russian prison. The Secretary noted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 21, 2018 Today marks the 100th day of the hunger strike of Oleh Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker who is arbitrarily detained in a remote Russian prison. The United States is deeply concerned about his deteriorating health, and we renew our demand that Russia immediately release ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC August 21, 2018 As delivered Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, thank you for inviting me to testify today. If you’ll indulge me, I want to start with a piece of welcome news, it’s unrelated to this morning’s testimony. Yesterday, August 20th, the U.S. government removed to Germany, Jakiw ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On August 18, U.S. Consul General Dr. Paul Carter, together with the diplomatic representatives of other foreign countries in the Urals, congratulated the city of Yekaterinburg on its 295th anniversary. The U.S. Consulate General was the first diplomatic mission to open its doors in Yekaterinburg in 1994, and since that time the Consulate has worked ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 August, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 10, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Secretary Pompeo reiterated that the United States seeks an improved relationship with Russia and agreed to future dialogue. The Secretary discussed with Minister Lavrov ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Following the use of a “Novichok” nerve agent in an attempt to assassinate UK citizen Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal, the United States, on August 6, 2018, determined under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (CBW Act) that the Government of the Russian Federation has used chemical ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On June 25-26, Consul General Paul Carter visited Magnitogorsk. Vice-Mayor Valeriy Izmalkov spoke on the huge effort of the Magnitogorsk Metallurgical Plant (MMK) to improve the ecological situation in the region and on city’s plans for the future. In the MMK Museum the Consul General learned about the history of the city and the plant, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
Consul General Dr. Paul Carter visited the city of Zlatoust and Taganay National Park July 22-23. Taganay Park was in many ways similar to American national or state parks, and the guests enjoyed a hike on a mountain trail. The next day the local Center for Developing Tourism and the Stroytekhnika Company provided a tour ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo July 25, 2018 Russia, through its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and its attempted annexation of Crimea, sought to undermine a bedrock international principle shared by democratic states: that no country can change the borders of another by force. The states ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Event: U.S. Citizens who entered the Russian Federation on a FAN ID must depart on or before midnight on July 25, 2018. The U.S. Embassy and consulates will not be able to intervene in visa matters, including situations in which a U.S. citizen is stranded because of they have overstayed a visa or FAN ID. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Event: U.S. Citizens who entered the Russian Federation on a FAN ID must depart on or before midnight on July 25, 2018. The U.S. Embassy and consulates will not be able to intervene in visa matters, including situations in which a U.S. citizen is stranded because of they have overstayed a visa or FAN ID. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 July, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
On July 21, Secretary Pompeo spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. They discussed a broad range of issues, some of which were following up from the meeting between President Trump and President Putin.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 July, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Statement by Heather Nauert: This week, we remember Russian human rights defender and Novaya Gazeta journalist Natalya Estemirova and Forbes journalist and editor, Paul Klebnikov, an American citizen.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 July, 2018 | Topics: News
Dr. Paul Carter visited INNOPROM – 2018, an annual international industrial trade fair that Yekaterinburg hosts July 9 through 12. He stopped by the booths of Cisco, Penetron and many other companies. When talking to the Head of the Yekaterinburg City International Department, Maksim Dokuchayev, CG Carter emphasized the high level of organization of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
On July 9, The American Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner for American businesses working in the Urals and participants of the INNOPROM international exhibition. CG Dr. Paul Carter made a presentation on activities of the U.S. Consulate in Yekaterinburg. The participants talked about business environment and consular services. Alexis Rodzianko, President of the American Chamber ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 July, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
The Russian government continues to stifle press freedom and media independence. We condemn the selective targeting of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA) under Russia's law on "foreign agent" media outlets. RFE/RL and VOA remain the only media outlets designated under this law, which exacerbates long-standing restrictions on their distribution in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 July, 2018 | Topics: News
United States Mission to the OSCE As prepared for delivery by Political Counselor Gregory Macris to the Permanent Council, Vienna For Immediate Release July 5, 2018 I would like to draw everyone’s attention to the release of the 2018 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report on June 28. The theme of the 2018 TIP Report is, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy As delivered by Political Counselor Gregory Macris to the Permanent Council, Vienna For Immediate Release July 5, 2018 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Less than two months ago, the United States joined other participating States at the Permanent Council in expressing concern about ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke today. The two discussed the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Putin, as well as issues related to Syria and DPRK.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 July, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will meet on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland. The two leaders will discuss relations between the United States and Russia and a range of national security issues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia | Tags: Donald J. Trump
On June 18, 2018, Consul General Dr. Paul Carter met with the Metropolitan of Yekaterinburg and Verkhoturye. Over a cup of tea, Metropolitan Kirill spoke about the events that will mark the 100th anniversary of the murder of the Russian Tsar’s family this year, the annual service on the night of July 16-17, and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
On June 12-13, 2018, at the invitation of the Mayor of Perm, Dmitry Samoylov, U.S. Consul General Dr. Paul Carter took part in the celebration of the City Day. Perm celebrated its 295th birthday. During the official meeting, Mayor Samoylov told the Consul General about the city and its prospects for economic and social development. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
On June 22, 2018, U.S. Consul General Dr. Paul Carter, along with other representatives of the diplomatic corps in Yekaterinburg, took part in a ceremony dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Great Patriotic War. The Consul General was deeply touched by the broadcast of the historical record of the announcement of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: Yekaterinburg
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout June 18, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone today. The two discussed issues and concerns related to Syria and the bilateral relationship. Secretary Pompeo reemphasized the U.S. commitment to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
The United States is deeply concerned by the growing number of individuals—now more than 150—identified by credible human rights organizations as political and religious prisoners held by the government of the Russian Federation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 15, 2018 Melania and I wish Muslims across the United States and around the world a blessed Eid al-Fitr. Eid marks the end of a month of reflection and a return to daily life with a renewed sense of joy and love for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 June, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Location: Moscow and other cities throughout Russia Event: The Russian Federation will be hosting the 2018 FIFA world Cup starting today June 14 through July 15th in 11 cities throughout Russia. U.S. citizens should be prepared for: Robust police presence in and around sporting venues, Fan Zones, transportations networks, hotels, vehicle checkpoints, and major tourist sites. Large crowds ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert
"On behalf of The President of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the Russian Federation and the people of Russia on the occasion of “Russia Day.” On this day, we honor the citizens of the Russian Federation and their aspirations for the democratic principles of universal freedom, civil liberties, and the rule ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: News
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs June 11, 2018 Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated five Russian entities and three Russian individuals under Executive Order (E.O.) 13694, “Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,” as amended, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Press Releases
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note June 4, 2018 Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Carl Risch will travel June 3-9 to Russia, Kazakhstan, and the Kyrgyz Republic to participate in a series of meetings with U.S. diplomats and foreign government authorities. While on this trip, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 30, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone today, their first conversation since the Secretary’s swearing in and the Foreign Minister’s reappointment. The two discussed issues and concerns related to the bilateral relationship, Ukraine, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson May 24, 2018 The United States has complete confidence in the findings of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) as presented today by the Dutch Public Prosecutor: the missile launcher used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 originated from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Remarks May 21, 2018 The Heritage Foundation Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. I first want to thank the Heritage Foundation and its president, Kay Coles James. Thank you for hosting me today. First as a private citizen and then as a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ________________________________________ For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON May 15, 2018 The Opening of the Kerch Bridge in Crimea The United States condemns Russia’s construction and partial opening of the Kerch Strait Bridge between Russia and occupied Crimea, which was done without the permission of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad through fellowship and prayer. Many observe this holy time by fasting, performing acts of charity, reciting prayers, and reading the Quran.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
As we exit the Iran deal, we will be working with our allies to find a real, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Iranian threat. We have a shared interest with our allies in Europe and around the world to prevent Iran from ever developing a nuclear weapon.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: Today, I want to update the world on our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terror. It exports dangerous missiles, fuels conflicts across the Middle East, and supports terrorist proxies and militias such as Hezbollah, Hamas, the Taliban, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release May 8, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: So the first time it was truly an intel effort, in that the South Koreans had made representations about things that North Korea was preparing to do that Kim Jong-un had told them, and we largely went there to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Washington - Today President Donald J. Trump announced his decision to cease the United States' participation in the JCPOA and begin reimposing U.S. nuclear-related sanctions on the Iranian regime. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking immediate action to implement the President's decision.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Location: Moscow and Yekaterinburg, and other cities throughout Russia Event: Various organizations are planning to hold unauthorized protests, throughout Russia on May 5 and May 6, 2018. According to media reports, the following events are planned: Saturday, May 5th Moscow — An unapproved opposition march is scheduled to take place along Tverskaya Street (from Belorusskaya ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
On the 25th annual World Press Freedom Day, the United States renews our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an essential pillar of democracy. The United States values a free press as a key component of democratic governance. When we foster a free press, citizens are more informed, active, and engaged ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 2, 2018 State Department Washington, D.C. 11:17 A.M. EDT The President: Thank you. I must say, that’s more spirit that I’ve heard from the State Department in a long time — many years. (Laughter.) We can say many years, and maybe many decades. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Remarks by Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State May 2, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: This is truly humbling. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for those kind words. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for being here today to honor me by swearing me in. Thank you, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
The United States, the Global Coalition, and local partners, including the Syrian Democratic Forces, are launching operations to liberate the final ISIS strongholds in Syria.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 26, 2018 I am pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our country’s top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mike’s immense talent, energy, and intellect leading the Department of State will be an incredible asset for our country at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Location: Throughout Russia Event: Various organizations are planning to hold rallies, marches, protests, and parades throughout Russia starting on May 1st through May 9th. According to media reports, the following events are planned: Tuesday, May 1st (May Day) Moscow – Organized trade unions have five approved rallies scheduled to take place in Moscow from 1100 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Jon Huntsman Remarks at Media Roundtable Vladivostok April 24, 2018 Ambassador Huntsman: I am delighted to be in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East. It is my first visit to Vladivostok. I have lived south of here in China, and I’ve lived in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, so I’m familiar with the broader East ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Vladivostok | Tags: Press Roundtable, Valdivostok
This annual report evaluates the human rights records of 199 countries and territories. It provides an opportunity to highlight the nature, scope, and severity of human rights violations and abuses across the globe, and analyze whether governments are making efforts to protect human rights or failing to meet their obligations.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The fifteenth session of the Bilateral Consultative Commission under the U.S.-Russia New START Treaty was held in Geneva on April 10-20.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release April 18, 2018 Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered remarks this afternoon at a UN Security Council briefing on an Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) report on the chemical weapons attack ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
The UN Security Council and the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) met to discuss the OPCW’s recent findings related to the March 4 use of a military-grade nerve agent in Salisbury, UK.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Remarks Ambassador Kenneth D. Ward, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the OPCW The Hague, Netherlands April 16, 2018 Mr Chairperson, Mr Director-General, distinguished ambassadors and delegates, It is utterly deplorable that, once again, the Executive Council must address a horrific chemical weapons attack by Syria. On 7 April, just three days ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
April 16, 2018 Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released a joint Technical Alert about malicious cyber activity carried out by the Russian Government. The targets of this malicious cyber activity are primarily government and private-sector organisations, critical infrastructure providers, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
We’re here today because three permanent members of the United Nations Security Council acted. The United Kingdom, France, and the United States acted – not as revenge, not as punishment, not as a symbolic show of force. We acted to deter the future use of chemical weapons by holding the Syrian regime responsible for its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Speeches
April 14, 2018 I’m Jon Huntsman, United States Ambassador to Russia. Amid everything that has happened in recent days, I wanted to be sure that you heard directly why the United States and others have resolved to take the actions that we have in Syria. As the President said, the chemical weapons attack by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Near East & North Africa, News
Ambassador Nikki Haley: "The Russian Federation has asked us to discuss what it calls “unilateral threats” related to Syria. What is strange is that Russia is ignoring the real threat to international peace and security that has brought us all here. And it is ignoring its own unilateral responsibility for all of it."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases
The United States assesses with confidence that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons in the eastern Damascus suburb of Duma on April 7, 2018, killing dozens of men, women, and children, and severely injuring hundreds more.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Speeches
Ambassador Nikki Haley: "We have reached a decisive moment as a Security Council. On Saturday, the first haunting images appeared from Douma in Syria. We gathered around this table yesterday to express our collective outrage. We then collectively agreed that this Council must take steps to determine exactly what happened in Douma, and to put ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered remarks at three separate UN Security Council meetings on the use of chemical weapons in Syria that were held in an attempt to respond to the latest chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Almost exactly one year ago, I stood on the floor of the Security Council and held up pictures of dead Syrian children. After that day, I prayed that I would never have to do that again. I could; there are many truly gruesome pictures. Many of us have worked hard to ensure that one day, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases
The United States, along with Cote d’Ivoire, France, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in light of the latest allegations of a chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria. The emergency meeting will be held on Monday.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson Washington, DC April 7, 2018 We continue to closely follow disturbing reports on April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports from a number of contacts and medical personnel on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 6, 2018 “It is more important than ever before to come together as Americans. We cannot allow those seeking to sow confusion, discord, and rancor to be successful.” – President Donald J. Trump NEW ACTIONS STANDING UP TO RUSSIA: President Donald J. Trump’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note April 6, 2018 The U.S. Department of State commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the creation of the Nuclear Risk Reduction Center (NRRC). Established in 1987 with the purpose of opening a communications channel to the USSR to reduce the risk of nuclear ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in consultation with the Department of State, today designated seven Russian oligarchs and 12 companies they own or control, 17 senior Russian government officials, and a state-owned Russian weapons trading company and its subsidiary, a Russian bank.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases
Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered remarks this morning at a UN Security Council briefing on the use of chemical weapons in Syria. The briefing coincided with the one-year anniversary of the chemical weapons attack on civilians in Khan Sheikhoun in Syria on April 4, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases
The text of the following statement was released by UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, and U.S. Acting Secretary John Sullivan.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 2, 2018 The United States is grateful to the Czech Republic for the extradition of Yevgeniy Aleksandrovich Nikulin, who allegedly hacked computers belonging to LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Formspring. Nikulin, a Russian citizen, was arrested by Czech law enforcement and has been in Czech ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
March 29, 2018 I’d like to open with a statement from Ambassador Jon Huntsman, our Ambassador in Moscow: “This evening Ambassador John Huntsman was convoked to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian federation. They delivered a very serious message, the substance of which we factually cannot agree with. The Russian federation dubbed 60 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Event: Due to the Russian government’s ordered closure of the U.S. Consulate General, effective March 31, we are no longer able to provide services to U.S. citizens in St. Petersburg. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the U.S. Consulates General in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok remain open. Actions to Take: Residents of St. Petersburg’s consular district ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
"Russia's action today to expel American diplomats marks a further deterioration in the United States- Russia relationship. The expulsion of undeclared Russian intelligence officers by the United States and more than two dozen partner nations and NATO allies earlier this week was an appropriate response to the Russian attack on the soil of the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
March 27, 2018 Spaso House Q. Dear Ambassador, thank you so much, it’s a great pleasure. AMB: The honor is mine, thank you. Q. First of all, I would like to look at the timeline of events. President Trump congratulates Vladimir Putin with his re-election, despite the advice to the contrary from his policy advisors. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy Remarks by Ambassador Nikki Haley For Immediate Release March 27, 2018 As delivered Thank you, Foreign Minister Blok, for chairing this meeting. And thank you to Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for once again laying out the facts about what’s happening in Syria. I also ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 March, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News
Ambassador Huntsman: First of all, let me express very deep and profound condolences to the families who lost children and loved ones in this horrible shopping mall incident in Siberia. My heart just weeps every time I hear an update on the number of people killed, and I just wanted to express that first and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release Press Release March 26, 2018 Today, the United States began the process of expelling 12 intelligence operatives from the Russian Mission to the United Nations who have abused their privilege of residence in the United States. After a review, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 26, 2018 On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives at risk and resulted in serious injury to three people, including ...
