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Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to the Gulf starting February 28 to urge the parties to halt hostiles, participate fully in an inclusive UN-led peace process, and take swift action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The United States remains committed to helping advance...


Release: EVENT: Please join us on Thursday, March 3, 2022, for a digital press briefing to discuss ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine in the context of its impact on the nations of the African continent. After brief opening remarks, Assistant Secretary Phee will take questions from participating journalists.


Release: The U.S. Department of State has suspended operations at our Embassy in Minsk, Belarus and authorized the voluntary departure (“authorized departure") of non-emergency employees and family members at our Embassy in Moscow, Russia. We took these steps due to security and safety issues stemming from the ...


Release: Today the United States joins the UN Human Rights Council at the Council’s 49th regular session. The U.S. return to that body fulfills a pledge made by President Biden and reflects the centrality of human rights to our nation’s foreign policy. The timing of this session could not be more appropriate.


DOS-DRL grant application closes on April 29

DRL: Combatting Online Gender-Based Violence in the East Asia and Pacific Region grant opened on Feb. 28.


Additional Measures Against the Russian Financial System

Release: In coordination with our allies and partners, the United States is taking further measures today against the Russian financial system in response to Russia’s continuing premeditated war against Ukraine. Unwavering in our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, we will continue to act with our allies and partners in imposing costs on Russia if it continues its war of choice.


Release: The United States welcomes the historic opportunity at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2), February-March 2022, to start a process with other nations and stakeholders to fight plastic pollution. The United States is already acting both domestically and internationally to address this global challenge.


State Department discusses National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct: Notice of Opportunity To Submit Written Comments on Feb. 28

The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-DRL grant application closes on April 29

DRL Strengthening Respect for Freedom of Expression in Malaysia grant opened on Feb. 28.


News Release: Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representatives Ami Bera (D-C.A.) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation released the following joint statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the mass arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders...



Under Secretary Fernandez Travels to Mexico

News Release: The U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Jose W. Fernandez, will travel to Mexico from February 27-March 3, 2022. While in Mexico, Under Secretary Fernandez will meet with various senior officials in the Mexican government to discuss cooperation on ...



The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine

Release: Our partnership with the people of Ukraine is steadfast and enduring, and we are focused on Ukraine’s urgent humanitarian needs as an important part of our response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack. It is with the welfare of ordinary Ukrainians in mind that we are announcing ...



Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary Truss reiterated their condemnation of Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. The Secretary ...


Release: On behalf of the United States, I send warm wishes to the people of the Dominican Republic as you celebrate your Independence Day on February 27. As longstanding partners with shared democratic values, the Dominican Republic and the United States collaborate closely on a wide range of shared priorities, and we both benefit from expansive economic and people-to-people ties.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa about Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine in violation of international law. Secretary Blinken thanked Foreign Minister ...


U.S. Relations With the Dominican Republic

Release: More information about the Dominican Republic is available on the Dominican Republic page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


Additional General License Involving Afghanistan or Governing Institutions in Afghanistan

News Release: The United States took action today to facilitate a broad range of commercial activity in Afghanistan that will benefit the Afghan people.