U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty. Consistent with that commitment, the United States has adopted lawful countermeasures in response to the Russian Federation’s ongoing violations of the New START Treaty. The Russian Federation’s purported suspension of the New START Treaty is legally invalid. As a result, […]
U.S. and ROK Agencies Cybersecurity Alert: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Social Engineering Campaigns Targeting Think Tanks, Academia, and News Media
Today the U.S. Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency together with partners from the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, and National Intelligence Service are releasing a Cybersecurity Advisory on social engineering and hacking threats posed by the DPRK cyber group known as Kimsuky. This […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg After Their Meeting
SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome to Oslo. Welcome to this NATO foreign ministerial meeting. We have many issues to discuss but let me first of all thank you for your personal commitment, your personal leadership, and not least, everything United States does to strengthen the transatlantic bond and to support Ukraine. And our […]
Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Richard Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois Foreign Minister Radegonde
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources Richard Verma met with Seychelles Foreign Minister today in Victoria, Seychelles. The Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed their shared commitment to democracy and human rights, both in the region and globally, and to confronting climate change. They […]
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles May De Silva
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: During a meeting with Commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles (ACCS) May De Silva in Victoria, Seychelles, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma expressed appreciation for the commissioner’s leadership in bringing to justice those who have undermined the country’s institutions and stolen from its […]
Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois President Ramkalawan
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: During a meeting today in Victoria, Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources Richard Verma and President Wavel Ramkalawan discussed increasing bilateral cooperation on a number of shared priorities, including maritime security, climate change, and anti-corruption. Deputy Secretary Verma commended Seychelles’ exemplary commitment to and leadership […]
Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month
We are proud to join our fellow citizens in celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month and recognizing the countless ways immigrants have enriched American society, economy, and culture. From the earliest days of our republic to the present, immigrants have played an integral role in building our nation and advancing our democratic values and ideals. They […]
U.S. Measures in Response to the Crisis in Sudan
As directed by the President in his May 4 Executive Order, today we are holding accountable the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities under their control for actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Sudan. The United States is implementing three specific measures to promote accountability for the actions […]
The United States and Finland: Old Friends, A New and Stronger Alliance
The United States and Finland enjoy an enduring partnership, rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a shared commitment to strengthening the international rules-based order. Finland’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership represents a major change to the European security landscape and strengthens regional and transatlantic security. We […]
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the UK
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom until June 9, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on key economic growth and security priorities. This includes a wide range of policy areas such as trade, technology, climate, energy, and […]