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DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting Feb. 23

DRL Bolstering Democratic Governance and Respect for Human Rights in Indonesia grant opened on Feb. 23.


Kremlin Decision on Eastern Ukraine

News Release: We strongly condemn President Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent.” As we said when the Duma first made its request: this decision represents a complete rejection of Russia’s commitments under the Minsk agreements, directly contradicts Russia’s claimed commitment to diplomacy, and is a clear attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.


United States Designates Houthi Finance Network in Coordination with Gulf Partners

Release: The United States is designating members of an international network funding the Houthis’ military forces, which have routinely attacked civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen and in neighboring states, while intensifying Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The United States has coordinated this action...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to reaffirm unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine. The Secretary noted our swift response to Russia’s decision to recognize the purported “independence” ...


DOS-ECA grant application closes on April 29

FY 2022 Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) grant opened on Feb. 23.


News Release: BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s decision to sanction Nord Stream 2 (NS2) AG and its corporate officers:


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry “Implementation Plus: Global Climate Action in 2022”

News Release: Good afternoon and thank you, Ambassador Cohen, for that generous introduction and for representing our nation and supporting our staff here in Egypt. Thanks also to President Dallal and everyone at AUC.


DOS-DRL grant application closes on April 23

DRL Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America grant opened on Feb. 23.


DOS-JOR offers new grant application process starting Feb. 23

U.S. Embassy Amman PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on Feb. 23.


McCaul, Rogers on Biden’s Decision to Revoke Waivers on Nord Stream 2

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to revoke waivers, thereby allowing sanctions to move forward on the Kremlin-controlled...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi about developments in the DPRK and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The Secretary underscored the need to preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.


Release: The United States is designating members of an international network funding the Houthis’ military forces, which have routinely attacked civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen and in neighboring states, while intensifying Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The United States has coordinated this action...


Risch Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, made the following statement regarding the Russian invasion into Ukraine:


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (R-AL), and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Lead Republican Mike Turner (R-OH) have released the following statement in response to Russia’s renewed invasion of Ukraine.


News Release: Today the Department of State is again taking action for the safety and security of U.S. citizens, including our personnel. For security reasons, Department of State personnel currently in Lviv will spend the night in Poland. Our personnel will regularly return to continue their diplomatic work in Ukraine ...


U.S. Relations With Saint Lucia

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



DOS-JPN grant application closes on April 15

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy grant opened on Feb. 22.


Release: Today marks six years since the Iranian government wrongfully detained Baquer Namazi solely for the purpose of using him as a political pawn. In 2016, Baquer Namazi was arrested after traveling to Iran to help free his son, wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Siamak Namazi. Both father and son were sentenced...


Release: Digital press briefing on the growing economic and commercial ties between the United States and the African continent. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Akunna Cook and Prosper Africa Acting Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Marbury connected live from Johannesburg during their February 14-March 1 trip to Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Namibia.