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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches
“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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
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. …
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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.
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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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches
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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, 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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
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.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Russia, U.S. Secretary of State
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.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
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.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Russia
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.
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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
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.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, 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. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs
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 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs
United States Mission to the OSCE As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Harry R. Kamian to the Permanent Council, Vienna March 8, 2018 Mr. Chair, progress in implementing the Minsk agreements remains elusive. In its February 27 weekly report, the SMM recorded 52 sightings of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements within the established withdrawal …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson February 26, 2018 Third Anniversary of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Three years ago, opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated just outside the Kremlin. As a leading figure of Russia’s democratic movement, a former Russian regional governor, and an …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches
Good afternoon. It is an honor to be here in Ukraine, in Kyiv, and in particular, to be joined by so many students. It’s great to see you all here today. Thank you to the Deputy Director of the Diplomatic Academy Dr. Natalia Shulga, and to the Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya, and to the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 February, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches
The indictment charges thirteen Russian nationals and three Russian companies for committing federal crimes while seeking to interfere in the United States political system, including the 2016 Presidential election.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
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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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Political Affairs, President of the United States | Tags: Ambassador Huntsman, Donald J. Trump
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amb. Nikki Haley: “North Korea’s neighbors, its trading partners, and the entire international community are united against its dangerous and illegal actions. Today’s resolution builds on what were already the deepest cutting sanctions ever leveled against North Korea. We’ve been down this road before. The Security Council has …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Speeches
President Donald J. Trump: “Yet despite its problems, I am signing this bill for the sake of national unity. It represents the will of the American people to see Russia take steps to improve relations with the United States. We hope there will be cooperation between our two countries on major global issues so that …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC August 1, 2017 MS NAUERT: Hi, everybody. How are you today? QUESTION: Good. MS NAUERT: Look who I brought. (Laughter.) Secretary Tillerson joins us today. QUESTION: Welcome to our briefing room. MS NAUERT: Yes. QUESTION: Who is – who’s the little, little …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Following the recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hamburg, Germany, and multiple bilateral senior-level engagements, Under Secretary Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. met his Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov Monday to continue discussing areas of mutual concern. The conversation was tough, forthright, and deliberate, reflecting both parties’ commitment to a resolution. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 9, 2017 Good afternoon, and I thank all of you for your patience. I know you’ve been waiting a little while. Three weeks ago, the President joined members of the Gulf Cooperation Council in a strong show of partnership, repudiation of extremism, and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun meets with Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov in Moscow On April 5, Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun met with Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov in Moscow to discuss North Korea and the threat its nuclear and ballistic missile programs pose to global security. The conversation was …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Political Affairs | Tags: Ambassador Yun, North Korea
President Donald J. Trump received a congratulatory call today from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call lasted approximately one hour and ranged in topics from mutual cooperation in defeating ISIS to efforts in working together to achieve more peace throughout the world including Syria. The positive call was a significant start to improving the relationship …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 January, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia | Tags: Donald J. Trump
As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Kate M. Byrnes to the Permanent Council, Vienna January 19, 2017 The United States is concerned about the December 28 decision by Chechnya’s Supreme Court to uphold the conviction of Zhalaudi Geriev, a local independent journalist. Mr. Geriev was detained by authorities April 16, 2016 near Grozny. Members …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Russia
Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC January 9, 2017 Today the State Department submitted to Congress, as required by the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, the fourth annual report on the U.S. Government’s actions to implement the Act. As part of this report, the State Department, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia
