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State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf on Ongoing Violations of the Minsk Agreements in Eastern Ukraine

“We condemn continued attacks by separatists as they attempt to control additional territory in violation of the Minsk agreements. Today’s vicious and repeated attacks on the Donetsk Airport and the shelling of a bus that killed 10 people and wounded 13 are just the latest egregious violations of the commitments made by the Russia-backed separatists. ...

By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 January, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases

Worldwide Caution: January 10, 2015

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high ...

By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 January, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages

Guests at the Consulate: “Korifei” Gymnasium

U.S. Consulate in Yekaterinburg has hosted the 3d grade students of Koriphey gymnasium. They enjoyed free communication with Consul General Otto Hans Van Maerssen, quest on American traditions and a short tour of the Consulate.

By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 December, 2014 | Topics: Yekaterinburg

U.S. Consul General visits Perm

Consul General Otto Hans Van Maerssen visited Perm to present the American repertory company, film-making group and educational organization, Company E. Following master-classes with students of dance in Perm, Company E performed on December 5 to demonstrate the artistic excellence that graces the Washington DC dance scene. The Consul General also met with the Deputy ...

By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 December, 2014 | Topics: Yekaterinburg

Visit to Ural Humanitarian University

On December 9, the Consul General visited the Ural Humanitarian University to deliver a lecture on the common law approach of jurisprudence (the theory of law) in the United States. He outlined the basic foundation of the United States legal system, including the reliance on judicial precedent, with the Law Faculty students, shared his personal ...

By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 December, 2014 | Topics: Yekaterinburg

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