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Release: Today, we are imposing sanctions on three Russian entities connected to Moscow’s growing military relationship with Tehran - a relationship that includes the transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Iran. The Kremlin is deploying these UAVs against Ukraine, including in large-scale attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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Combating Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses
News Release: On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of International Human Rights Day, the United States is taking the following actions to promote accountability for corruption and human rights abuse around the world. These actions include financial sanctions, using Executive Order (E.O.) ...
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China Aid honors Ms. Xu Qin with Lin Zhao Freedom Award 2022
(Midland, Texas) China Aid Association is pleased to announce Ms. Xu Qin as the winner of the Lin Zhao Freedom Award 2022.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Belgium
Release: Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will travel to Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Belgium with an interagency delegation from December 11-17. This visit underscores the enduring U.S. commitment to the peace, stability, and prosperity of the region.
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Risch: State Department Needed to Make Key Changes to Improve ‘China House’
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the State Department’s decision to make changes to its ‘China House’ plan based on feedback the senator provided:
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Descôtes
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Request for Information for the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report discussed on Dec. 8 by State Department
The US State Department published a five page notice on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Assistant Secretary Medina’s Remarks for CITES COP19 UNODC Side-Event on “Gaining Better Insights into Illegal Wildlife Trade: A Foundation for More Effective Action”
Release: Thank you so much Angela for the warm introduction. And thank you to UNODC for organizing this event.
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Blinken: 'Political stakeholders must put Sudan's national interest above narrow political ends'
Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States welcomed an agreement on an initial political framework in Sudan.
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McCaul, Risch Demand Information From GAO on U.S. Assistance to Putin’s Unprovoked War on Ukraine
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Jim Risch today called on the Government Accountability Office to provide detailed information to Congress about the U.S. assistance provided in response to Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression administered by the State Department and USAID.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Alice Rufo, Director General for Foreign Relations and Strategy at France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Meeks Issues Statement on Release of Brittney Griner from Wrongful Detention in Russia
News Release: Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement upon the release of Brittney Griner, an American WBNA player wrongfully imprisoned in Russia since February of this year.
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Designating a Network of Iranian Oil Sanctions Evaders
News Release: Today, the United States is designating an international oil smuggling and money laundering network led by businessman Sitki Ayan for providing support to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Lebanese Hizballah, under counterterrorism sanctions authorities.
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U.S. and Morocco Co-Host Proliferation Security Initiative Workshop
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the United States of America and the Kingdom of Morocco: Begin Text The United States and Morocco co-hosted the North African Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from December 6-8, 2022, in Tangier, Morocco. The workshop – the first of ...
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Risch Joins Manchin, Barrasso, Colleagues in Urging DFC to Eliminate Prohibition on Supporting Civil Nuclear Energy Projects
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Cory ...
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Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Betts’ Travel to Japan, the Philippines, and India
Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Timothy Betts travels to Japan, the Philippines, and India December 8-14.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Remarks for Transatlantic Thought Leaders Forum
Release: Thank you, Jared for the introduction, and apologies for my scratchy voice. Too many airplanes have gotten to me, so I’ll sip tea as we go through this. I hope you all can hear me.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with French Minister of European and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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The Release of Brittney Griner from Russia
News Release: This morning, I joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Sullivan, and Cherelle Griner in the Oval Office, as Cherelle spoke to her wife Brittney, who is now on her way back to the United States and to her wife’s loving embrace. I am grateful to the State Department team ...
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