We have seen the video shown on Russia’s state media depicting the alleged confession of Russian citizen, Mr. Robert Shonov, as well as images of apparent Federal Security Service (FSB) summons for two diplomats working at U.S. Embassy Moscow in connection to the case. The allegations against Mr. Shonov are wholly without merit.  As we […]

On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uruguay on the 198th anniversary of your independence. The strong partnership between Uruguay and the United States is built on our shared values and vision for the world—one grounded in liberty, democracy, and individual rights.  We are working side by side […]

As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), U.S. Ambassador to the DRC Lucy Tamlyn, with representatives from the U.S. Mission to the DRC, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and Congolese officials, celebrated the […]

Today we are announcing the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package contains important capabilities to help Ukraine on the battlefield.  It includes AIM-9M missiles for air defense, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, mine-clearing equipment, Javelin […]

The United States strongly condemns the Hong Kong authorities’ ongoing harassment of family members in Hong Kong of democracy advocates living overseas, who are being targeted simply for their association with their loved ones.  In particular, we are concerned about the recent cases of Anna Kwok, Elmer Yuen, Dennis Kwok, Christopher Mung, Nathan Law, and Joshua […]

The United States strongly condemns the Hong Kong authorities’ ongoing harassment of family members in Hong Kong of democracy advocates living overseas, who are being targeted simply for their association with their loved ones.  In particular, we are concerned about the recent cases of Anna Kwok, Elmer Yuen, Dennis Kwok, Christopher Mung, Nathan Law, and Joshua […]

The United States strongly condemns the Hong Kong authorities’ ongoing harassment of family members in Hong Kong of democracy advocates living overseas, who are being targeted simply for their association with their loved ones.  In particular, we are concerned about the recent cases of Anna Kwok, Elmer Yuen, Dennis Kwok, Christopher Mung, Nathan Law, and Joshua […]

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Boston, New York City, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo August 28 to August 31. The Under Secretary will meet with the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University in Boston before heading to New York City to deliver the […]

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Boston, New York City, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo August 28 to August 31. The Under Secretary will meet with the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University in Boston before heading to New York City to deliver the […]

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Boston, New York City, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo August 28 to August 31. The Under Secretary will meet with the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University in Boston before heading to New York City to deliver the […]