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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.


U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine

The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine. 


Responding to Continued Repression by the Lukashenka Regime in Belarus

The Lukashenka regime continues to repress the Belarusian people and their democratic aspirations, including with the politically motivated trial in absentia of democratic opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya and other democratic activists on baseless charges.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to Ukraine

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, and Under Secretary of Defense Dr. Colin H. Kahl traveled to Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy, members of the Office of the President, and senior Ukrainian officials to reaffirm the United States’ strong and steadfast commitment to Ukraine and its defense against Russia’s unprovoked aggression.


U.S. Relations With Turkey (Türkiye)

The U.S.-Turkey friendship dates to 1831, when the United States established diplomatic relations with the Ottoman Empire. After World War I and the founding of the Turkish Republic, the United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Turkey in 1927


More Than $3.75 Billion in U.S. Military Assistance to Ukraine and Countries Impacted by Russia’s Brutal War

In this first week of 2023, the United States continues to stand strongly behind Ukraine and our European allies and partners by announcing more than $3.75 billion in new military assistance.


Counselor Chollet’s Travel to the United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Serbia 

Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will travel to the United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Serbia from January 8-13.


Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine

Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine


The United States and Türkiye Take Joint Action to Disrupt ISIS Financing

The United States and Türkiye have disrupted ISIS’s ability to finance its operations by designating four individuals and two entities of an ISIS financial facilitation network.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Irish Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cassis discussed opportunities for continued bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including on assistance for Ukraine and the need to hold Russia accountable for its brutal war


Special Envoy for Global Food Security Fowler’s Travel to Zambia, Malawi, and the United Kingdom

U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security, Dr. Cary Fowler will travel to Lusaka, Zambia, January 15-18; Lilongwe, Malawi, January 18-21; and London, United Kingdom, January 23-24.


$125 Million for Support of Ukraine’s Urgent Energy Systems Needs

The United States announced today that we will work with Congress to program an additional $125 million in funding to support Ukraine’s energy and electricity grid against Russia’s continued attacks on utilities and other civilian infrastructure


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Rule of Law

Thank you, Mr. President, Foreign Minister Hayashi, for convening this urgent open debate on how we can collectively strengthen the Rule of Law.


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Colombia

Thank you, Mr. President. Special Representative Massieu, thank you for your informative briefing. We appreciate the critical role that the Verification Mission continues to play in supporting peace in Colombia.


Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met today with Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield congratulated Vice President Márquez on her election as Colombia’s first Afro-Colombian Vice President.


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on West Africa and the Sahel

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Deputy Special Representative Biha and President Touray for your briefings; your work and your insights are particularly valuable and important to us during this perilous time for the region.


Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Syria Cross-Border Humanitarian Mechanism Mandate

Thank you, Mr. President. And as this is my first meeting of the Council this year, I would like to welcome Japan as President and also welcome all of the new members of the Council.


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East

Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Assistant Secretary-General Khiari, for your briefing.


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Chemical Weapons in Syria

Thank you, Mr. President. And let me join others in welcoming the new members of the Council. We look forward to working with you; my delegation is glad to see you aboard.