News and reports from the State Department.

Release: Since Russia launched its unjustified and unprovoked all-out war against Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has worked with Allies and partners around the world to impose an unprecedented range of sanctions and export controls on Russia for its brutal aggression. Moreover, we will continue to impose costs on the Kremlin for as long as its war of aggression continues.

News Release: The United States condemns the violence in Chad involving clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting the extension of Chad’s original 18-month transition period, which expires today. We are deeply concerned by reports of casualties and urge all parties to deescalate the situation and ...

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, folks. Well, I think it goes to the congressman and his entire career. So it’s really a pleasure to be here today on so many different levels. We’re here to help inaugurate our newest passport office that is helping to get those little blue books into the hands of Americans to ...

News Release: Today, the United States joined the United Kingdom and France in raising the issue of Iran’s transfer of UAVs to Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where Council members received expert briefings from the UN Secretariat on reports of the transfer of these dangerous weapons. We expressed our grave concerns about Russia’s acquisition of these UAVs from Iran in violation of UN Security Council resolution 2231.

News Release: QUESTION: The Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. We covered hot spots around the world, beginning with Putin’s latest moves in Ukraine.

News Release: Today the Administration is releasing its National Biodefense Strategy, which establishes a roadmap to help us plan for and protect against future biological threats, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate in origin. It outlines a bold vision by transforming the Federal Government’s ability to prevent, detect, prepare for, respond to, and recover from outbreaks, together with our partners – including our international partners.

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s great to see everyone here on the most special of days. And I want to thank, first of all, the U.S. attorney, for her wonderful words, but also her wonderful work for this community. And thank you, as well, for welcoming us to Philadelphia.

News Release: One year ago today, Houthi forces breached the compound used by the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen prior to its suspension of operations in 2015 and began detaining, without justification, Yemeni Locally Employed Staff. As of today, twelve current and former U.S. and UN employees remain detained. Most have had no contact with their families, and one passed away in detention earlier this year.

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.

U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grants Program grant opened on Oct. 20.

News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), along with Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Chris Coons (D-DE) released the following statement after President Biden signed H.R. 4693, the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act into law today.

Release: Today, the United States joined the United Kingdom and France in raising the issue of Iran’s transfer of UAVs to Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where Council members received expert briefings from the UN Secretariat on reports of the transfer of these dangerous weapons. We expressed our grave concerns about Russia’s acquisition of these UAVs from Iran in violation of UN Security Council resolution 2231.

News Release: In coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Treasury designated Russian procurement agent Yury Yuryevich Orekhov (Orekhov) and his companies Nord-Deutsche Industrieanlagenbau GmbH (NDA GmbH) and Opus Energy Trading LLC (Opus Energy Trading) pursuant to Executive Order 14024.

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will travel to Chicago, Illinois and South Bend, Indiana October 20-21. The Deputy Secretary will visit State Department operations in Chicago, including the Chicago Passport Agency, the Diplomatic Security Service Chicago Field Office, ...

News Release: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Tokyo and Seattle October 24-27. This will be her fourth trip to the Indo-Pacific region since May and demonstrates the United States’ continued commitment to the region and our allies Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK).