Ambassador Sullivan on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
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.”
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Ambassador Sullivan on Delivery of U.S. Ventilators to Russia
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 …
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Message by Ambassador Sullivan and Brig. Gen. Harmon on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe
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.”
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Ambassador Sullivan on the continued detention of U.S. citizen Paul Whelan
Ambassador Sullivan on the continued detention of U.S. citizen Paul Whelan.
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Ambassador Sullivan’s Roundtable with Journalists (April 22, 2020)
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» Ambassador John J. Sullivan on Patriots’ Day
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» Ambassador Sullivan on Paul Whelan’s Trial (April 20, 2020)
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 …
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An Orthodox Easter Greeting Video Message from Ambassador Sullivan
Ambassador Sullivan: “May you have an Easter filled with hope and joy.”
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Ambassador John J. Sullivan on the Postponement of Victory Day Celebrations in Russia
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.
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Statement by Ambassador John Sullivan on Paul Whelan’s continued detention
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 …
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Ambassador Sullivan’s Video Message (April 9, 2020)
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» Statement by U.S. Ambassador John J. Sullivan on Paul Whelan
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 …
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Ambassador Sullivan’s Interview with RBC TV
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 …
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Ambassador Sullivan Meets with Chairman of Russia’s Accounts Chamber Aleksey Kudrin
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 …
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U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation John J. Sullivan presents credentials to President Putin
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» Ambassador Sullivan Meets with Russia’s Security Council Secretary Patrushev
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» Ambassador John J. Sullivan Meets with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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» Ambassador John J. Sullivan Meets with Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov
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» Ambassador John J. Sullivan Meets with Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov
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 …
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Remarks by Ambassador John J. Sullivan at the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow, 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.”
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U.S. Ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan to Arrive in Moscow
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.
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Ambassador Jon Huntsman meets with Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov in Moscow
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 …
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Ambassador Jon Huntsman meets with Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko in Moscow
Ambassador Jon Huntsman met March 12 with Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko. Building on the productive conversations between the Congressional delegation that visited last year and 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» Op-Ed by Ambassador Jon Huntsman for RBC
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, signed in 1987, prohibits the United States and Russia from possessing ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 KM. In the early years of this historic treaty, both sides collectively destroyed more than 2,600 missiles.
Read More» Ambassador Jon Huntsman Speaks at Media Roundtable in Vladivostok, April 24, 2018
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 …
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Statement by Ambassador Jon Huntsman on the Situation in Syria
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» Ambassador Huntsman Interview with RBC TV
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» Ambassador Huntsman Interview with TASS/Kommersant
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» U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman Speaks with Alexey Venediktov of Echo of Moscow Radio
Ambassador: Good morning Alexey. It’s a great pleasure to be with you in the studio. Venediktov: Of course, today’s event, Mr. Ambassador, is the publication of the so-called “Kremlin report” of the US executive power to the US Congress, and a separate list that was published. Could you tell our listeners what status this report …
Read More» Ambassador Huntsman on the Naming of Media Organizations as Foreign Agents in Russia
Ambassador Huntsman on the Naming of Media Organizations as Foreign Agents in Russia: “We are very concerned about this recent move by the Russian government under the banner of the Foreign Agent Law. We’ve seen what this has done to civil society and non-governmental organizations by way of harassment, lawsuits, and effectively putting people out …
Read More» Media Note on Cancellation of Ambassador Huntsman’s Travel to the Russian Far East
Shortly after his arrival to Russia in October, U.S. Ambassador Huntsman prioritized visits to cities where we actively support U.S. citizens and U.S. business interests and where we hope in the very near future to be able to renew consular operations. He was very pleased with his November visits to Yekaterinburg and St. Petersburg where …
Read More» Ambassador Huntsman’s Comments to Media during a November 17 visit to RFE/RL in Moscow
U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., visited RFE/RL’s Moscow office on Friday, November 17. At the end of the visit, he gave the following comment to RFE/RL and answered a question by VOA: Comment: I’m here for a specific reason as the United States Ambassador. I’m here because we as Americans believe that …
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Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman Jr.
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2017 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman Jr. President Donald J. Trump met with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman Jr., and his wife, Mary Kaye Huntsman, to wish them well as they return …
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U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. presents credentials to President Putin
U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. 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 look forward to working to rebuild trust between our two countries and to strengthening the bilateral relationship based on cooperation on …
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Ambassador John Tefft answers questions from social media users
We asked our social media followers what would they ask Ambassador Tefft if given the opportunity. The Ambassador is responding to select questions in video form, which we’ll publish here as they become available. 1. Ambassador Tefft: “We had hoped for more from the Russian government.” 2. U.S. Ambassador John Tefft on Russia, Crimea and …
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Ambassador Tefft on U.S.-Russian Relations and much more
Ambassador Tefft in an Interview with TASS Russian News Agency – Mr. Ambassador, as you told us already, you are going to leave in September and what do you think is your main achievement as Ambassador? – Well, I don’t know about achievements. I have a bunch of disappointments, as you’d imagine, in the bilateral relationship. But you know, we try very hard at …
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Ambassador Tefft’s Remarks at the Fort Ross Dialogue Event
Izborsk May 30, 2017 While much of today’s discussion will focus on the energy sector, I would first like to broaden the aperture a bit to cover the importance of trade and investment in any bilateral relationship. As this conference is dedicated to Fort Ross, we should remind ourselves that the Fort itself was originally …
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Welcome Address by Ambassador Tefft at the International Fort Ross Dialogue Conference
Welcome Address by Ambassador Tefft at the International Fort Ross Dialogue Conference Opening Session. Towards each other: Russian trailblazers and American Pioneers Welcome Address by Ambassador John F. Tefft May 29, 2017 Good morning. I am honored to be with you here today to open the International Fort Ross Dialogue. First of …
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Ambassador Tefft’s Participation in the International Fort Ross Dialogue
May 28, 2017 U.S. Ambassador John F. Tefft will take part in the International Fort Ross Dialogue May 29-30 in Pskov and Izborsk. The conference will facilitate conversation and collaboration between Americans and Russians. Ambassador Tefft’s participation in this forum demonstrates the United States’ long tradition of support for intercultural exchange between the people of our two countries.
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Ambassador Tefft visits Mission Control Center Moscow to observe Soyuz spacecraft launch
U.S. Ambassador John Tefft and his wife Mrs. Mariella Tefft today visited Mission Control Center Moscow (TsUP) to observe the successful launch of the Soyuz 50S/MS-04 spacecraft with U.S. astronaut Jack Fischer and Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin to the International Space Station. After the launch, Ambassador Tefft congratulated Mr. Oleg Gorshkov, General Director of the …
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Remarks by Ambassador John Tefft at the IV Arctic Forum: Territory of Dialogue
Good morning distinguished heads of state, officials, ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank the Russian State Commission on the Arctic for organizing this conference and for inviting me to address you as the United States representative. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak to you about one of the great challenges of …
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Statement by Ambassador John F. Tefft on the Second Anniversary of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov
Two years ago Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated on this bridge, just outside the Kremlin. I am here today with my Deputy and my staff along with my diplomatic colleagues representing the President and people of the United States to honor the memory of Boris Nemtsov, a man whom we knew as a …
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Small World. A blog post by Ambassador Tefft.
As the old saying goes, it’s a small world. I was reminded just how interconnected our world is – and how long it has been so – when I had the opportunity last weekend to visit the amazing exhibit “The Georgian Avantgarde” currently on display at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow. This beautiful and …
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“Never forget. Never again.” A blog post by Ambassador Tefft.
Today marks the 72nd anniversary of an act of heroism of the Soviet Army — the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. In remembering this historic day, we are called to reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust and honor the six million Jews and millions of Slavs, Roma, Jehovah’s Witnesses, persons with disabilities, and …
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Why U.S. — Russia Trade Still Matters. An op-ed by Ambassador Tefft.
Sanctions and countersanctions might dominate the headlines, but the local backstory is one of mutually beneficial cooperation. First appeared in The Moscow Times on December 22, 2016. By John F. Tefft In my time in Moscow, I have sometimes encountered misunderstanding about the nature of the United States’ trade relationship with Russia, and the U.S. government’s role in it. This confusion …
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