Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
Visa restrictions to promote accountability for individuals and entities connected to transfer and deportation of Ukraine’s children. Read More»
Russia’s Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Russia’s Strategic Failure and Ukraine’s Secure Future
Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 30, 2023 We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation. Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, we immediately seek consular access, and seek to provide all appropriate support. In the strongest possible terms, we ... Read More»
Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty
Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are unfortunate and irresponsible steps. Mutual compliance with New START strengthens the security of the United States, our allies and partners, Russia, and the world. Russia’s claimed suspension of the New START Treaty is legally invalid. As a result, Russia remains ... Read More»
Continued Support for Ukraine to Withstand Russia’s Assaults
The United States continues to support Ukraine amid Russia’s brutal, unprovoked war. Read More»
The Release of Brittney Griner from Russia
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
The Impact of Sanctions and Export Controls on the Russian Federation
Sanctions and export controls are having significant and long-lasting consequences on Russia’s defense industrial base. Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Meeting
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Meeting on Russia’s filtration operations. Read More»
Statement by President Biden on the Applications to NATO by Finland and Sweden
“Finland and Sweden are longtime, stalwart partners of the United States.” Read More»
People’s Republic of China Efforts to Amplify the Kremlin’s Voice on Ukraine
PRC and CCP media and officials’ further uncritical amplification of Moscow’s messaging demonstrates Beijing’s support for Russia. Read More»
President Biden Providing an Update on Russia and Ukraine
Remarks By President Biden providing an update on Russia and Ukraine. Read More»
Suspension of Russia’s Permanent Observer Status at the Organization of American States
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Targeting Additional Russian Financial Institutions, Officials, and Other Individuals
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
FACT SHEET: United States, G7 and EU Impose Severe and Immediate Costs on Russia
United States, G7 and EU impose severe and immediate costs on Russia. Read More»
Remarks by President Biden Announcing Actions to Continue to Hold Russia Accountable
Remarks by President Biden Announcing Actions to Continue to Hold Russia Accountable. Read More»
Vice President Harris Announces Additional U.S. Funding for Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine and Eastern Europe
Vice President Harris Announces Additional U.S. Funding to Respond to Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Read More»
FACT SHEET: United States Bans Imports of Russian Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Coal
President Biden will sign an Executive Order (E.O.) to ban the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal to the United States. Read More»
President Biden Announcing U.S. Ban on Imports of Russian Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Coal
Remarks by President Biden announcing U.S. ban on imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal. Read More»
Targeting Russian Elites, Disinformation Outlets, and Defense Enterprises
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 3, 2022 The United States remains united with our allies and partners in our commitment to ensure the Government of Russia pays a severe economic and diplomatic price for its aggression against Ukraine. Today we are targeting Russian elites and their financial networks and assets, major Russian disinformation outlets that contribute to ... Read More»
Joint Statement on Further Restrictive Economic Measures
”We are resolved to continue imposing costs on Russia that will further isolate Russia from the international financial system and our economies.“ Read More»
FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia
Russia to face massive costs from its Isolation from the global financial and trade system and cutting-edge technology. Read More»
Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine
“The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces.“ Read More»
Fact vs. Fiction: Russian Disinformation on Ukraine
Fact Sheet about Russian disinformation on Ukraine. Read More»
U.S. Diplomatic Engagement with European Allies and Partners Ahead of Talks with Russia
Fact sheet on U.S. Diplomatic Engagement with European Allies and Partners Ahead of Talks with Russia. Read More»
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