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Secretary Blinken’s Trilateral Meeting with Azerbaijan and Armenia

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosted Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov for the first direct talks since recent fighting. Secretary Blinken conveyed condolences for the lives lost and emphasized the need to prevent further hostilities, underscoring the importance of ...
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By | 19 September, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Blinken with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Before Their Meeting

REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PALACE HOTEL NEW YORK, NEW YORK SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  I want to thank my colleagues from Armenia and Azerbaijan for being here today.  I want to start by just offering our sincere condolences to the families and the friends of those who died or were wounded ...
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By | 19 September, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Calling for the Immediate Cessation of Hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States is deeply concerned about reports of attacks along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including reported strikes against settlements and civilian infrastructure inside Armenia.  As we have long made clear, there can be no military solution to the conflict.  We urge an end to any military hostilities ...
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By | 12 September, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a Joint Press Availability

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters MODERATOR:  Good afternoon. The Secretary General and the Secretary of State will make introductory remarks, and then they’ll be happy to take a few questions.  Secretary General. SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG:  Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome back to NATO.  It’s always great to see you here and thank ...
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By | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , ,

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Secretary Blinken Travels to Ukraine and Belgium

Ned Price, Department Spokesperson Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken traveled to Ukraine today and will travel to Brussels September 9. On September 8, the Secretary arrived in Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and reaffirm our strong commitment to Ukraine. Secretary Blinken announced his intent to notify Congress of over ...
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By | 8 September, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: ,

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$2.8 Billion in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine and Its Neighbors

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE It has been seven months since President Putin’s February invasion of Ukraine, and the war’s terrible toll continues to mount. Thousands of civilians killed or wounded, 13 million Ukrainian civilians forced to flee their homes, historic cities pounded to rubble, horrifying reports of ongoing atrocities, nuclear power ...
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By | 8 September, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News | Tags: ,

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UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The August 31st report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlines in alarming details the human rights violations and abuses occurring in Xinjiang. It concludes that “the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of the Uyghur and predominantly Muslim groups… may ...
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By | 1 September, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , , , ,

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Remembering the Loss of 13 American Heroes

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE One year ago today, 13 American service members lost their lives in a terrorist attack on the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.  These American heroes were engaged in a selfless mission to undertake an unprecedented airlift, making the ultimate sacrifice while helping to successfully move nearly 124,000 people to safety ...
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By | 26 August, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , ,

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Ukraine’s Independence Day

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day, the commemoration of the date in 1991 when Ukraine officially left the Soviet Union and became a sovereign, democratic country. What should be a celebration of Ukraine’s independence is marred by ...
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By | 24 August, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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New Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE I am appointing Ambassador Philip T. Reeker as Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations.  In this capacity, Ambassador Reeker will serve as U.S. OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair and lead negotiator for the U.S. delegation to the Geneva International Discussions during this critical period. Ambassador Reeker brings extensive experience in Europe ...
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By | 24 August, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: ,

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Standing Against Religious Persecution

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE As we mark the fourth annual International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, we recall that countless individuals have been killed, harmed, imprisoned, threatened, and harassed because of their beliefs.  We honor the sacrifice and price paid by too many ...
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By | 22 August, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags:

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The United States Strongly Condemns the Russian Missile Attack Against Odesa

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States strongly condemns the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa today. Just 24 hours after finalizing a deal to allow the resumption of Ukrainian agricultural exports through the Black Sea, Russia breached its commitments by attacking the historic port from which grain ...
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By | 23 July, 2022 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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$400 million in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The Ukrainian people continue to courageously defend their nation in the face of Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion. The United States salutes their bravery, and we will stand by them as long as it takes. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing our fifteenth ...
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By | 9 July, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , , , ,

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Commemorating World Refugee Day 2022

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE This World Refugee Day, we acknowledge the unprecedented humanitarian crises across the globe, resulting in the largest number of refugees in history.  Last month, we reached the tragic milestone of more than 100 million people forcibly displaced worldwide.  Through humanitarian assistance, diplomacy, and refugee resettlement, the United ...
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By | 20 June, 2022 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: ,

World Ocean Day

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The health and productivity of our ocean is under threat. Greenhouse gas emissions are making our ocean warmer, higher, more acidic, and less productive. Meanwhile, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is threatening fish stocks and marine biodiversity, while plastic pollution is choking our ocean. The ocean ...
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By | 8 June, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News | Tags: ,

Religious freedom: A U.S. founding principle

Religious freedom is a core American value and a  universal human right . It’s also a vital foreign policy priority, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said June 2. “When the fundamental right of each person to practice their faith or to choose not to observe a faith is respected, people can make their fullest contributions to their ...
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By | 6 June, 2022 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , , , ,

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One Hundred Days of the Kremlin’s War Against Ukraine

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE In the one hundred days since Russian President Putin ordered his forces to further invade Ukraine, the world has seen the courage and determination of the people of Ukraine as they fight for their country. Since February 24, the United States has provided more than 6.3 billion ...
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By | 3 June, 2022 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: , , , ,

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg At a Joint Press Availability

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, everyone.  It is a pleasure to welcome the NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, Jens, my friend and colleague, back here to the State Department and to Washington.  We’ve seen each other quite a bit over the last 15 months, mostly in Brussels.  In fact, we did a little calculation, and it turns out ...
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By | 1 June, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: , , ,

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Secretary Blinken to Release 2021 International Religious Freedom Report

NOTICE TO THE PRESS OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks for the release of the 2021 International Religious Freedom Report on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the U.S. Department of State. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will deliver ...
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By | 1 June, 2022 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: ,

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Launch of the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA) for Ukraine

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States, along with the European Union and the United Kingdom, has created the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA).  This joint initiative will directly support the efforts of the War Crimes Units of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine (OPG) to document, preserve, and ...
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By | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with German, UK, and French Counterparts

READOUT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss, and French Director General for Political and Security Affairs Philippe Errera. They discussed the continued response among allies and partners against ...
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By | 15 May, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News | Tags: , , ,

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Commemorating the Day of Holocaust Remembrance

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE Under the theme “Courage Facing Evil,” today we mark the Day of Holocaust Remembrance and honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. As we remember the horrors of that dark chapter, we are surrounded by descendants of Holocaust survivors who were inspired by their family’s suffering ...
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By | 28 April, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: ,

U.S. spotlights human rights abuses worldwide

By Leigh Hartman When governments flout democracy and the rule of law, human rights are in danger. Nowhere is that clearer than in the Russian government’s war against Ukraine, where the troops of President Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian regime have committed widespread atrocities, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said April 12, when announcing the release of the U.S. ...
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By | 15 April, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: , , , , , , ,

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War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across Ukraine.  We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities.  Russia’s forces have destroyed ...
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By | 23 March, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , ,

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Wolf Blitzer of The Situation Room on CNN

INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE QUESTION:  Let’s discuss what’s going on with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Mr. Secretary, thank you so much for joining us. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Hey, Wolf. QUESTION:  So I – as you well know, obviously, the President will attend this truly extraordinary meeting of all the NATO leaders next week in ...
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By | 15 March, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: ,

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Croatian Prime Minister Plenkovic

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.  Secretary Blinken reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine in the face of President Putin’s continued war against Ukraine.  The Secretary expressed his deep appreciation for the strong support of Prime Minister Plenkovic and his ...
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By | 14 March, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , ,

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. They discussed coordinated efforts to provide additional security assistance and humanitarian support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked and premeditated invasion and, in particular, its unconscionable attacks harming ...
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By | 9 March, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba At a Joint Press Availability

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DMYTRO KULEBA, UKRAINIAN FOREIGN MINISTER WASHINGTON, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone. Since Foreign Minister Kuleba and I were in Munich just a few days ago, Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine and its rejection of international law and diplomacy have accelerated. Yesterday, President Putin recognized the so-called “independence” of the ...
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By | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: ,

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Note on Secretary Blinken’s call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

In a call last night with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba, Secretary Blinken noted that the White House has taken initial steps in response Russia’s recognition of the purported “independence” of the so-called republics controlled by Russian proxy authorities in eastern Ukraine, and that additional steps will be forthcoming. Secretary Blinken is looking forward to meeting Minister ...
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By | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Stefan Kornelius of Süddeutsche Zeitung

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOTEL BAYERISCHER HOF MUNICH, GERMANY QUESTION:  And you’ve pretty much said so much over the past days that I’m not sure what we else can add, but let me start with after the President last night gave that shrill warning.  What’s left to prevent war? SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, I ...
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By | 19 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News | Tags: , ,

Blinken warns of Russia’s threat to Ukraine in U.N. speech

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Russia to reject the “path of war” and withdraw its troops from Ukraine’s borders. “As we meet today the most immediate threat to peace and security is Russia’s looming aggression against  Ukraine, ” the secretary said February 17 at the U.N. Security Council in New York. The secretary said evidence of ...
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By | 18 February, 2022 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , , ,

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Russia’s Threat to Peace and Security at the UN Security Council

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE UN HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Mr. President, this council was convened today to discuss the implementation of the Minsk Agreements, a goal that we all share, despite Russia’s persistent violations.  These agreements, which were negotiated in 2014 and 2015 and signed by Russia, remain the ...
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By | 17 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Video | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. Secretary Blinken discussed the threat of a further Russian invasion of Ukraine and the importance of working with our allies and partners to impose swift, severe costs on Russia in response to any ...
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By | 16 February, 2022 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama Before Their Meeting

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE THOMAS JEFFERSON ROOM SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  It’s been a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Rama here to the State Department, to the United States, and give us an opportunity to talk about the work that the United States and Albania are doing together in so many different ...
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By | 15 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Operations at U.S. Embassy Kyiv

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE I have no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans around the world, and that, of course, includes our colleagues serving at our posts overseas. My team and I constantly review the security situation to determine when prudence dictates a change in posture. With that in mind, ...
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By | 14 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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U.S. Action to Strengthen Ukraine’s Economy

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States is reaffirming our strong commitment to the Ukrainian people by joining with allies and partners to mobilize robust international support for Ukraine. The U.S. government is offering a sovereign loan guarantee to Ukraine of up to $1 billion to support its economic reform agenda and continued ...
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By | 14 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks for the U.S.-EU Energy Ministerial

Secretary Antony J. Blinken with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson at the U.S.-EU Energy Council Ministerial ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  ...
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By | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis | Tags:

Blinken pledges support for Ukraine during trip to Europe

The United States and  European allies  continue to emphasize diplomacy as the solution to the crisis in Ukraine as Russia escalates tensions with an unprovoked military buildup on Ukraine’s border. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled January 18–21 to Kyiv, Ukraine; Berlin and Geneva to discuss ongoing efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine. “We’ve ...
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By | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: , , ,

Descendants of Holocaust survivors make an impact at State Department

By Michael Laff On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the world pauses to remember the 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust and the millions more who were persecuted and killed by the Nazis and their collaborators. Most importantly, we honor the survivors, whose personal experiences continue to inspire. Ellen Germain, the Special Envoy for Holocaust ...
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By | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News | Tags: , , ,

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Myroslava Gongadze of Voice of America’s Ukrainian Service

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE QUESTION:  Today we have a chance to talk about the crisis with Secretary of State, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Thank you.  Thank you for this opportunity and for your time — SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s good to be with you. QUESTION:  — and for your effort. So your administration said that ...
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By | 19 January, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: ,

America’s steadfast support for Ukraine, European security

While Russia’s President Vladimir Putin continues to take an aggressive posture against Ukraine, the United States and its allies are calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. “President Biden has made absolutely clear to President Putin: When it comes to questions of European security, there is going to be nothing about Europe without Europe, ...
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By | 11 January, 2022 | Topics: Government Offices, History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: , , ,

U.S., NATO allies strengthen trans-Atlantic bond

By Michael Laff The U.S. and NATO stand united in the face of global aggression, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a November 30–December 2 trip to Europe. “It’s critical to our security,” Blinken said about NATO during the alliance’s ministerial in Riga, Latvia. “It’s built on shared values. It’s a  powerful force for stability  in Europe and North America.” ...
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By | 7 January, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , , , , ,

U.S., NATO allies strengthen trans-Atlantic bond

By Michael Laff The U.S. and NATO stand united in the face of global aggression, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a November 30–December 2 trip to Europe. “It’s critical to our security,” Blinken said about NATO during the alliance’s ministerial in Riga, Latvia. “It’s built on shared values. It’s a  powerful force for stability  in Europe and North America.” ...
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By | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News | Tags: , , ,

U.S. defends religious freedom, a universal right

The United States is committed to defending religious freedom around the world, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said. “Religious freedom, like every human right, is universal,” Blinken said May 12, announcing the release of the State Department’s  2020 Report on International Religious Freedom . “All people, everywhere, are entitled to it no matter where they live, what they believe, ...
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By | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: , , ,

Nations support U.S. holding Russia to account

The United States is imposing consequences on the Russian government for cyber intrusions, attempted election interference and other “reckless” conduct against the United States and its allies. More than 20 countries issued statements expressing solidarity with or support for the United States. President Biden in an April 15  executive order  strengthening sanctions authority called Russia’s behavior — ...
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By | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: , , ,

U.S. and international partners target Beijing’s Uyghur oppression

The United States and international partners are imposing sanctions against senior People’s Republic of China officials for serious human rights abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang. On March 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the Global Magnitsky sanctions issued in concert with Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union against top officials with two ...
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By | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: , ,

U.S. and partners seek to deter human rights violations

The United States is working with international partners to defend human rights worldwide as authoritarian regimes step up repression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Standing for people’s freedom and dignity honors America’s most sacred values,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said March 30, announcing the release of the  2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices . “At our best, we stand for ...
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By | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: , , ,

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the UN Security Council Briefing and Consultations on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY BLINKEN:  (In progress) and thank you, Dr. Ballour, both for the lifesaving service you performed for your fellow Syrians amidst the most harrowing circumstances, and for your powerful, determined efforts to bring the experiences of the Syrian people to the world – and to push for their rights ...
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By | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: ,

Blinken: America will lead with our values

The United States will embrace its role as a world leader and rally international partners to take on pressing global challenges. In his first major speech, March 3, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration’s foreign policy will reflect American values, including a commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of ...
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By | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the UN Security Council Briefing on COVID-19 and Vaccine Access

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FOREIGN SECRETARY RAAB:  Thank you, Your Excellency Mr. Jerandi, for your contribution.  And I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State for the United States.  Over to you, sir. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Dominic, thank you very much, and it’s very good to be ...
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By | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News | Tags: , ,

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