STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 30, 2022 The United States unequivocally rejects Russia’s fraudulent attempt to change Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders, including by holding sham “referenda” in Ukraine’s Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya regions. This is a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. In response, the United States and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
September 30, 2022 The United States condemns Russia’s fraudulent attempt today to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory. Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations Charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere. Make no mistake: these actions have no legitimacy. The United States will always honor Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders. We will …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 The Kremlin’s sham referenda are a futile effort to mask what amounts to a further attempt at a land grab in Ukraine. To be clear: the results were orchestrated in Moscow and do not reflect the will of the people of Ukraine. The United …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Russia’s purported annexation of Ukrainian territory, Russia’s Sham Referenda in Ukraine
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTOffice of Press Relations For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 26, 2022 STATEMENT BY ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER On September 23, a United Nations-appointed panel of independent experts released a statement concluding that Russian Federation forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine, an announcement that follows an earlier U.S. Government assessment, released in March . In the 27 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Independent International Commission, War Crimes
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 26, 2022 The United States today committed an additional $457.5 million in civilian security assistance to enhance the efforts of Ukrainian law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to improve their operational capacity and save lives as they …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: U.S. Civilian Security Assistance for Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 The United States welcomes the negotiated prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, which includes two U.S. citizens captured while serving in Ukraine’s military. The United States is appreciative of Ukraine including all prisoners of war, regardless of nationality, in its negotiations, and we look …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Antony J. Blinken, Prisoner Exchanges in Ukraine
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022 The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met today with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support of Ukraine to defend its sovereign territory against Russia’s unprovoked …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, United Nations
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary Of State September 15, 2022 Together with our Allies and partners, we are delivering the arms and equipment that Ukraine’s forces are utilizing so effectively as they continue their successful counter-offensive against Russia’s invasion. President Biden has been clear we will support the people of Ukraine for as long …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 15, 2022 The United States continues to hold the Russian government to account for its war against Ukraine. Today, we are taking actions against major Russian defense entities, key advanced-technology firms that support Russia’s defense industrial base, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Kremlin's War Against Ukraine, Sanctions
September 8, 2022 Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $675 million to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. This authorization is the Biden Administration’s twentieth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. Capabilities in this package …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 8, 2022 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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson August 25, 2022 The U.S. Department of State-supported Conflict Observatory program released a report today that includes evidence of Russia-perpetrated filtration operations in, and forced deportations from, Ukraine. The unlawful transfer and deportation of protected persons is a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention on the protection of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: accountability, War Crimes
The White House Statements and Releases August 25, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. He congratulated Ukraine on its Independence Day and expressed his admiration for the people of Ukraine, who have inspired the world as they defended their country’s sovereignty over the past six months. He …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Biden, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 24, 2022 By planning to hold so-called “tribunals” in Russia-controlled Mariupol against Ukraine’s brave defenders, the Kremlin is attempting to deflect responsibility for President Putin’s war of aggression and distract from overwhelming evidence of the atrocities Russian forces have committed in Ukraine. The planned show trials are illegitimate …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2022 On behalf of all Americans, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. Over the past six months, Ukrainians have inspired the world with their extraordinary courage and dedication to freedom. They have stood resolute and strong in the face of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. And …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: President Biden, Ukraine Independence Day
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State August 19, 2022 As we approach the six-month mark of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal full-scale war against Ukraine, President Putin’s forces continue their assault, inflicting grievous harm on civilians and causing massive destruction of civilian infrastructure. President Biden has been clear that we will continue to support the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 August, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine, defense, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Ukraine
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 17, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on continued U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense needs, as well as Ukraine’s plans for the second Crimea Platform summit on August 23 and its Independence …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 16, 2022 We announced today that, through USAID’s continued partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), the U.S. Government will contribute more than $68 million to support the procurement, transport, and storage of up to 150,000 metric tons of Ukrainian wheat to address acute food insecurity. …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
AUG. 16, 2022 Attributed to Acting Pentagon Press Secretary Todd Breasseale: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov to discuss Ukraine’s immediate and long-term security assistance needs. Minister Reznikov provided an update on the dynamics on the battlefield in Ukraine. The leaders also discussed planning for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 9, 2022 On August 9 the Department announced its intention to provide $89 million of FY 2022 funding to help the Government of Ukraine address the urgent humanitarian challenges posed by explosive remnants of war created by Russia’s brutal war of aggression. Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked further invasion …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: $89 Million in New U.S. Humanitarian Demining Assistance for Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN August 8, 2022 Nearly six months into the unprovoked and brutal assault on Ukraine, Russia continues its destruction of Ukrainian towns and villages. President Biden has been clear that we will continue to support the Ukrainian people as …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 9 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: $1 Billion in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release August 8, 2022 PRESS RELEASE The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is providing an additional $4.5 billion in direct budgetary support to the Government of Ukraine to help …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: $4.5 Billion to Support the Government of Ukraine, USAID
August 3, 2022 Acting Press Secretary Todd Breasseale provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov. Secretary Austin again underscored the U.S. commitment to support Ukraine’s ability to counter Russia’s war of aggression, as reaffirmed most recently by the announcement of an additional $550 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine, Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 2, 2022 As Ukrainians continue to valiantly defend their homeland in the face of President Putin’s brutal war, Russia’s elite are running massive revenue-generating companies and funding their own opulent lifestyles outside of Russia. Today, the United States is taking additional actions to ensure that the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Costs on Russia, War against Ukraine
Readout of National Security Advisor Sullivan, Secretary of State Blinken, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley’s Call with Ukrainian Counterparts AUGUST 01, 2022 Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley held a joint call with Head of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Russian aggression, United States’ support to Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 1, 2022 More than five months into Russia’s brutal and unprovoked assault the people of Ukraine inspire the world as they defend their country and their freedom. The United States continues to stand with Allies and partners from more than 50 countries in providing vital security …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: $550 Million in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine, Biden-Harris Administration, New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
IMMEDIATE RELEASE $270 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine JULY 22, 2022 Attributed to Acting Pentagon Press Secretary Todd Breasseale: Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced $270 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine. This includes President Biden’s announcement of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $175 million, as …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine, HIMARS
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 18, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, in Washington, D.C. The Secretary emphasized the United States’ comprehensive and enduring commitment to support Ukraine’s victory in Russia’s unjust and unprovoked war. The Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Blinken’s Meeting With Ukraine’s First Lady Zelenska
For Immediate Release July 18, 2022 PRESS RELEASE The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has established a $100 million Agriculture Resilience Initiative (AGRI) – Ukraine, to bolster Ukrainian agriculture exports and to help alleviate the global food security crisis exacerbated by Putin’s brutal war on Ukraine. AGRI-Ukraine will target Ukraine’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ukraine Agriculture Resilience Initiative (AGRI)
Location: Ukraine Event: According to Polish Border Guard officials, passenger vehicles traveling west to Poland from Ukraine will not be allowed entry at the Korczowa/Krakovets for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, July 18 due to construction. We recommend that passenger vehicles use the Medyka border crossing point to transit into Poland from Ukraine. Passenger vehicle and truck …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 July, 2022 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases
Press Statement For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken July 13, 2022 On the eve of the Ukraine Accountability Conference, the United States calls on Russia to immediately halt its systematic “filtration” operations and forced deportations in Russian-controlled and held areas of Ukraine. The unlawful transfer and deportation of protected persons is a grave …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 13 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: deportation, filtration, Russia, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Ukraine, war
Press Release For Immediate Release July 12, 2022 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, provided an additional $1.7 billion to the Government of Ukraine, as part of President Biden’s commitment to President Zelenskyy to provide Ukraine with direct budgetary aid. This …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Support The Government Of Ukraine, USAID
IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 8, 2022 Attributed to Acting Pentagon Press Secretary Todd Breasseale: Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $400 million to meet critical needs for Ukraine’s fight. This authorization is the Biden Administration’s fifteenth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Presidential Drawdown of security assistance, security assistance for Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 9, 2022 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: fifteenth drawdown of arms and equipment, New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 9, 2022 I announced earlier today that the United States is providing nearly $368 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support those affected by Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine. To date, more than11 million people– over a quarter of Ukraine’s population – have been forced to flee their …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 9 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 6, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. They discussed the upcoming G20 Foreign Minister meeting in Bali and the outcomes from the G7 and NATO summits, which underscored firm Allied and partner …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: G20 Foreign Minister meeting in Bali, Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
Immediate Release July 5, 2022 The United States has committed approximately $7.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $6.9 billion since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked invasion on February 24. On July 1, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced $820 million in additional security assistance for …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Biden Administration, U.S. security assistance to Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 1, 2022 Ukrainians continue to face a brutality highlighted once again this week by an attack that struck a shopping mall filled with civilians. They continue to fight for their country, and the United States continues to stand by them and their just cause. As the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release Thursday, June 30, 2022 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided $1.3 billion in direct budget support to the Government of Ukraine, facilitated by the World Bank, in alignment with President Biden’s commitment to President Zelenskyy that the United States intends to provide the Ukrainian government with …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: $1.3 Billion to Support the Government of Ukraine, USAID
June 29, 2022 Department of Defense Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Anton T. Semelroth provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov to reaffirm the enduring commitment of the United States and our Allies and partners to strengthen Ukraine’s capacity to counter Russian aggression, as demonstrated …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: NATO Madrid Summit, Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, U.S. Security Assistance, Ukraine's Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 28, 2022 FACT SHEETBiden-Harris Administration is Driving a Multi-Pronged Response to Global Food Security Crisis President Biden and G7 leaders will announce that they will contribute $4.5 billion to address global food security, over half of which will come from the United States. President Biden will announce $2.76 billion in additional U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: G7 Leaders, President Biden, Putin’s Attack on Food Security
The United States Continues to Strengthen Cooperation with G7 on 21st Century Challenges, including those Posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) June 28, 2022 Today President Biden met with G7 leaders to strengthen our cooperation on economic issues, cyberspace and quantum, and other 21st century challenges, including those posed by China to our workers, companies, and national security. The G7, representing over 50% of the world economy, is …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: G7, President Biden
June 27, 2022 In Germany today, President Biden will meet with G7 leaders and President Zelenskyy to continue delivering on our unwavering, unified commitment to support Ukraine and build on our unprecedented sanctions to hold President Putin accountable. The G7 will issue a statement of support for Ukraine, which will include significant new sanctions commitments …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Fact Sheet, Further Action to Support Ukraine and Hold the Russian Federation Accountable, G7
June 24, 2022 The United States has committed approximately $6.8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $6.1 billion since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked invasion on February 24. On June 23, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. security assistance to Ukraine
June 25, 2022 Sent on behalf of the Embassies of Australia, Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine. On the occasion of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) Pride Month, we express our unwavering …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: LGBTIQ Pride Month in Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 23, 2022 Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing our thirteenth drawdown of arms and equipment from U.S. Department of Defense inventories for Ukraine’s defense since August 2021, of up to $450 million. This authorization will bring total U.S. security assistance to Ukraine …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: aggression by Russia, Putin’s regime, U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Visits Ukraine, Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Help Identify, Apprehend, and Prosecute Individuals Involved in War Crimes and Atrocities Garland meets with Ukrainian Prosecutor General; Announces Counselor for War Crimes Accountability “There is no hiding place for …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, U.S. Justice Department, War Crimes and Atrocities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 15, 2022 This morning, I spoke with President Zelenskyy to discuss Russia’s brutal and ongoing war against Ukraine. I reaffirmed my commitment that the United States will stand by Ukraine as it defends its democracy and support its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of unprovoked Russian aggression. I informed President Zelenskyy …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: President Joe Biden, President Zelenskyy, security assistance for Ukraine, Ukraine
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTOffice of Press Relations For Immediate ReleaseJune 15, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Today, President Joe Biden announced that the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $225 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine amid Russia’s unprovoked war that has pushed 12 million people …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Humanitarian Assistance to Ukraine, USAID
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2022 The United States, alongside over 30 partners around the world, has imposed unprecedented sanctions and export controls to hold President Putin to account for his war against Ukraine, restrict Russia’s access to critical technology it needs to fund its war machine, and turn Russia into a global financial pariah. The Russian …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Fact Sheet, Russia, Sanctions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2022 The people of Ukraine continue to inspire the world with their courage and resolve as they fight bravely to defend their country and their democracy against Russian aggression. The United States will stand with our Ukrainian partners and continue to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to defend itself. Today, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joe Biden, Security Assistance to Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT May 27, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss continued U.S. security assistance to Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 28 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. May 25, 2022 Today, the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom announced the creation of the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA), a mechanism aimed at ensuring efficient coordination of their respective support to accountability efforts on the ground. The ACA will reinforce …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA) for Ukraine
Joint humanitarian statement on the protection of civilians in Ukraine by Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, European Union, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America May 24, 2022 Today marks three months since the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion on Ukraine on 24th February. In this time, thousands have lost …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Joint statement
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 24, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to follow up on their May 15 meeting in Berlin. The two leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the consequences of Russia’s unprovoked and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 19, 2022 For nearly 12 weeks, Russia has waged its unprovoked and brutal war against Ukraine, its sovereignty, its territorial integrity, and its people. Beaten back from its failed attempt to seize Kyiv, Russia continues a grinding offensive across Ukraine’s south and east. Ukraine’s courageous defense forces remain …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Additional Security Assistance to Ukraine, Assistance, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 17, 2022 The U.S. Department of State is announcing the launch of a new Conflict Observatory to capture, analyze, and make widely available evidence of Russia-perpetrated war crimes and other atrocities in Ukraine. The program encompasses the documentation, verification, and dissemination of open-source evidence regarding the actions of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: atrocities in Ukraine, Conflict Observatory, Russia-perpetrated war crimes, War Crimes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2022 President Biden and G7 Leaders Meet with President Zelenskyy to Continue our Efforts to Support Ukraine and Build on our Unprecedented Sanctions and Export Controls Today, President Biden and G7 Leaders met with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reinforce our shared commitment to strengthen Ukraine’s position on the battlefield and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Severe Costs for Putin’s War Against Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release May 6, 2022 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN I join my fellow Americans and people across the world as we prepare to mark the 77th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Together, we commemorate the shared resilience and resolve of all the soldiers …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Lviv May 2, 2022 Hello, everyone! I am so happy to be back in Ukraine! This is my first trip back since Russia’s assault started on February 24. Two days before Russia launched its horrific attack on Ukraine, I stood here in this square and said that President Putin’s “flagrant disrespect for international laws and norms would …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 3 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, Chargé d'Affaires Kristina Kvien, Lviv, Russia, Ukraine, war
The White House April 28, 2022 The assistance the Biden-Harris Administration has provided to Ukraine to date has made a significant difference on the battlefield, helping Ukrainians defend their country and win the battle for Kyiv. Now, as the war shifts to and intensifies in Ukraine’s eastern front, the Biden-Harris Administration is calling on Congress to provide …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, Congress, Fact Sheet, support, Ukraine
The White House April 25, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intention to nominate veteran U.S. diplomat Bridget A. Brink to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine. Bridget A. Brink, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, currently serves …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SOUTHEASTERN POLAND APRIL 25, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning, everybody. Secretary Austin and I just returned from Kyiv, where we went at the request of President Biden and the invitation of President Zelenskyy. We had an opportunity to demonstrate directly our strong support, our strong ongoing support for the Ukrainian Government and for …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Poland, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 20, 2022 President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine, conducted with the complicity of the Lukashenka regime, continues to cause needless suffering and thousands of civilian casualties. The world has witnessed the horrors of this war …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Human Rights Abuses in Russia and Belarus, Sanctions, Sanctions Evaders
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTOffice of Press Relations For Immediate ReleaseApril 20, 2022 PRESS RELEASE The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is contributing $500 million to the World Bank’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Ukraine (MDTF), fully implementing President Biden’s commitment to President Zelenskyy that the United States intends to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: direct budgetary aid, USAID, World Bank Multi-Donor Trust Fund
U.S. Department of Defense April 14, 2022 The United States has committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked assault on February 24. On April 13, the Department of Defense outlined the seventh drawdown of equipment …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
April 13, 2022 I just spoke with President Zelenskyy and shared with him that my Administration is authorizing an additional $800 million in weapons, ammunition, and other security assistance to Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has used the weapons we are providing to devastating effect. As Russia prepares to intensify its attack in the Donbas region, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 14 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Additional Security Assistance to Ukraine, President Joe Biden, President Zelenskyy, Security Assistance to Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE April 7, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: G7 Foreign Ministers, Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2022 Today, the United States, with the G7 and the European Union, will continue to impose severe and immediate economic costs on the Putin regime for its atrocities in Ukraine, including in Bucha. We will document and share information on these atrocities and use all appropriate mechanisms to hold accountable those …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Alfa Bank, atrocities in Ukraine, Bucha, Sanctions, Sberbank
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 5, 2022 The world has been shocked and appalled by the atrocities committed by Russia’s forces in Bucha and across Ukraine. Ukraine’s forces bravely continue to defend their country and their freedom, and the United States, along with our Allies …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Bucha, U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2022 Today in Chisinau, Moldova, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced that, working with Congress, the United States will provide an additional $50 million to help the Government of Moldova and its people cope …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, Russia’s War Against Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT April 1, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to follow up on their recent meeting in Warsaw, Poland. The Secretary highlighted U.S. efforts to provide Ukraine …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Russian Federation’s war, Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba, Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 31, 2022 The United States will continue to impose severe costs on the Russian Federation in response to President Putin’s illegal war. Today, we are targeting entities and individuals in our efforts to shut down the Kremlin’s sanctions evasion networks, which play an important role in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 1 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Putin’s illegal war, Sanctions on Russia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2022 President Biden spoke today with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine about the ongoing work by the United States and its allies and partners to deliver military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to impose severe costs on Russia for its brutal aggression against Ukraine. The leaders discussed how the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Biden, President Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy AS DELIVERED March 29, 2022 Thank you, Madam President, for welcoming me to represent the United States at the Security Council today. And thank you, Assistant Secretary Msuya and Executive Director Beasley, and welcome, Deputy Executive of the WFP Abdulla, for your …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, Ukraine, United Nations
The Royal Castle in Warsaw Warsaw, Poland March 26, 2022 6:16 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, if you have a seat, be seated. (Laughter.) If you don’t, come up on stage. Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be here. Mr. President, they tell me you’re over …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 March, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: President Biden, support, Ukraine, Warsaw
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 26, 2022 The United States intends to provide an additional $100 million in civilian security assistance to enhance the capacity of the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide essential border security, sustain civil law enforcement functions, and safeguard critical governmental infrastructure in the face of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, U.S. Security Assistance
MARCH 25, 2022 Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport Rzeszów, Poland 4:48 P.M. CET PRESIDENT BIDEN: Madam Ambassador, thank you very much. And, Mr. President, thanks for the welcome. Thanks for having us here. And to — and we sent you our best. We sent you Brzezinski as our ambassador, and I’m glad he’s here as well. And, you …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 March, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 23, 2022 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: War Crimes, War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine
For Immediate Release READOUT March 18, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to reaffirm the United States’ steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Secretary reiterated robust U.S. support for the people of Ukraine through security, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
In recent days, Russia has escalated its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war on Ukraine, striking hospitals, demolishing schools, leveling civilian infrastructure, and killing hundreds of civilians. As Ukrainian forces bravely continue to combat Russia’s renewed invasion, the United States and its Allies and partners stand steadfast in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENTANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 12, 2022 The people of Ukraine are inspiring the world as they defend their country from Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified invasion of their country. The United States and our Allies and partners stand in solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine in the face of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 14 March, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
March 9 at 6:51 PM – The Kremlin is intentionally spreading outright lies that the United States and Ukraine are conducting chemical and biological weapons activities in Ukraine. We have also seen PRC officials echo these conspiracy theories.
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 9 March, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
February 22, 2022 Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba to the Pentagon to discuss support and assistance for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing destabilizing and aggressive actions. Secretary Austin reaffirmed unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, Russia’s ongoing destabilizing and aggressive actions, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 21, 2022 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” of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Biden strongly condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to purportedly recognize the “independence” of the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine. …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Jr., President Joseph R. Biden, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian aggression against Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases
As delivered by Ambassador Michael Carpenter February 15, 2022 Mr. Chair, The United States welcomes the decision by Ukraine to call for this meeting. Ukraine is well within its rights under Chapter III, paragraph 16.2 of the Vienna Document to ask for detailed information on the goals of the Russian Federation’s large-scale and highly unusual military buildup …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: OSCE, Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 14, 2022 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken February 14, 2022 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 14 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ukraine
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 14, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The Secretary noted the United States and partners remain united in our commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including its …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 14 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
The White House February 13, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Biden made clear that the United States would respond swiftly and decisively, together with its Allies and partners, to any …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 13 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, President Zelenskyy
The White House February 12, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia about Russia’s escalating military buildup on the borders of Ukraine. President Biden was clear that, if Russia undertakes a further invasion of Ukraine, the United States together with our Allies and partners will respond decisively and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, President Putin
For Immediate Release READOUT February 12, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today by phone to discuss acute and shared concerns that Russia may be considering launching further military aggression against Ukraine in the coming days. The Secretary made …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to reaffirm the United States’ robust support for Ukraine in the face of an increasingly acute threat of possible further Russian aggression. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 4, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. They discussed Russia’s military buildup along Ukraine’s borders and steps Ukraine and the United States are taking to encourage Russia to pursue diplomacy …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
January 27, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden reaffirmed the readiness of the United States along with its allies and partners to respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine. He also underscored the commitment of the United States to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Biden …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 28 January, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Biden’s Call, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, Russia’s military build-up
January 25, 2022 Thank you so much for joining us and for braving the cold to come today to see what it is that we are talking about. Our message is clear. The United States stand with Ukraine, our Allies and partners. And we are working together to expedite security assistance in support of Ukraine’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 January, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Chargé d'Affaires Kristina Kvien, U.S. Security Assistance, Ukraine
On January 24, the U.S. Department of State authorized the voluntary departure (“authorized departure”) of U.S. government employees and ordered the departure of family members (“ordered departure”) of U.S. government employees at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, effective immediately. Authorized departure gives these employees the option to depart if they wish; their departure is not …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 January, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Readout Office of the Spokesperson January 19, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv as part of our close and continued coordination with Ukraine following the U.S.-Russia Strategic Stability Dialogue in Geneva, the NATO-Russia Council meeting in Brussels, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 January, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 18, 2022 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Kyiv and Berlin from January 18-20, 2022. The trip follows extensive diplomacy with our European Allies and partners about a united approach to address the threat Russia poses to Ukraine and our joint efforts to encourage it to choose diplomacy and de-escalation …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 January, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Blinken, Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
The White House January 2, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine. The leaders expressed support for diplomatic efforts, starting next week with the bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue, at …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 3 January, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Donbas, Minsk agreements, Normandy Format, President Joseph R. Biden, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The White House Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki December 30, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. President Biden urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine. He made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine. President …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 31 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, President Vladimir Putin, Readout
Readout Office of The Spokesperson December 29, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s military buildup on Ukraine’s borders. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 31 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson December 23, 2021 The United States welcomes yesterday’s OSCE announcement regarding the “strong determination” of Ukrainian government forces and Russia-led forces in eastern Ukraine to fully adhere to the Measures to Strengthen the Ceasefire agreement of July 22, 2020. We hope the resultant peace will create the diplomatic space …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ceasefire, Minsk agreements, Russia, Ukraine
December 23, 2021 USAID continues to support Ukraine’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, USAID is announcing it has provided the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) new funding for the procurement and delivery of 14 ultra-low temperature freezers to Ukraine. With this delivery, taking place this week, Ukraine’s health authorities can simultaneously store up to 3 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 December, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID -19, ultra cold chain freezers
FACT SHEET Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Overview Protecting and supporting human rights defenders is a key priority of U.S. foreign policy. Because human rights defenders seek to hold their governments accountable to protect universally recognized human rights, defenders are often harassed, detained, interrogated, imprisoned, tortured, and even killed for doing their work. The Department’s objective is to enable human …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 December, 2021 | Topics: Events, Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights Defender
The White House December 9, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden voiced the deep concerns of the United States and our European Allies about Russia’s aggressive actions towards Ukraine and made clear that the U.S. and our Allies would respond with strong economic and other …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The White House December 7, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a secure video call today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss a range of issues on the U.S.-Russia agenda. President Biden voiced the deep concerns of the United States and our European Allies about Russia’s escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Biden, President Vladimir Putin
Readout Office of the Spokesperson December 6, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone from Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression, ahead …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
Readout Office Of The Spokesperson December 2, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Stockholm on the margins of the OSCE Ministerial. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Kuleba discussed the need for a diplomatic, peaceful resolution to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Crimea, Donbas, OSCE Ministerial, Russian aggression, Secretary Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE ATTA CENTER RIGA, LATVIA DECEMBER 1, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. A short while ago, the NATO foreign ministers finished our final session. And I want to start by thanking our Latvian hosts for doing a wonderful job in bringing us all together, in hosting the alliance …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 December, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: NATO, NATO Allies and partners, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE November 10, 2021 U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership The following is the text of the U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership signed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Washington, D.C. on November 10, 2021. …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 November, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ukraine
Joint statement of the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the United Nations Development Programme and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the establishment of the Ethics Council to the High Council of Justice As Ukraine’s international partners supporting the judicial reforms in Ukraine, we welcome today’s establishment of the Ethics Council by law. The Ethics Council will undertake an important task of reviewing the integrity of the High Council of Justice members – the highest judicial governance body in Ukraine. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 9 November, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ethics Council, High Council of Justice, judicial reforms
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT November 2, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today in Glasgow on the margins of COP26. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
September 1, 2021 Thirty years after the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, the bonds between the United States and Ukraine are stronger than ever. Our shared values and commitment to a Europe that is whole, free, democratic, and at peace provide the basis for our strategic partnership. We are working together to address shared global challenges, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 26, 2021 Today’s bombings around the Kabul airport were a devastating reminder of the dangerous conditions in which our servicemembers and diplomats are operating as we conclude the United States’ 20-year military mission in Afghanistan. As the President said, the servicemembers who were killed and wounded …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Afganistan, Kabul, Secretary Blinken
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken August 24, 2021 On behalf of the United States of America, I send best wishes to the people of Ukraine as you celebrate your Independence Day. Thirty years ago, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada made the bold choice for Ukraine …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Independence Day, Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Ukraine National Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Kyiv, Ukraine to attend the Crimea Platform Summit and events of the 30th Anniversary of Independence on August 23-24, 2021. The Honorable Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Energy, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: Ms. …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Crimea Platform, Jennifer M. Granholm, Presidential Delegation to Kyiv, Secretary of Energy, Ukraine
REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE TREATY ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 5, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have Foreign Minister Kuleba and his delegation here at the State Department. The minister and I have been working very closely together over the last six months since …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 21, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Germany. Begin text: The United States and Germany are steadfast in their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, and chosen …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: energy security, Nord Stream 2, Russian aggression
July 21, 2021 President Biden looks forward to welcoming President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to the White House on August 30, 2021. The visit will affirm the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression in the Donbas and Crimea, our close cooperation on energy security, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki
July 18, 2021 Today, 2,000,040 doses of U.S.-produced Moderna vaccine arrived in Ukraine, part of a direct donation by the United States through COVAX intended to save lives and build a safer world. The donation of more than 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates, once again, that the United States stands with the people …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVAX, Moderna, vaccine
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2021 (Kyiv, Ukraine) – Chargé d’Affaires Kristina Kvien traveled to Mariupol and Berdyansk June 25 to visit a Maritime Border Guard station supported by the Department of State’s Export Control and Border Security Program, part of a $4.5 million project in Mariupol and Berdyansk. While in …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
Statement by the U.S. Embassy and the Delegation of the European Union June 16, 2021 Ukraine and its international partners have had a series of high-level discussions in recent weeks, including with leaders from both of our capitals. One of the key themes of these discussions is the need for reform, specifically the need for continued …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 16 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Independent Selection Commissions, NABU, SAPO, STATEMENT
June 11, 2021 The Department of Defense announces a new $150 million package for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) that includes training, equipment, and advisory efforts to help Ukraine’s forces preserve the country’s territorial integrity, secure its borders, and improve interoperability with NATO. This $150 million package represents the remaining funds appropriated by Congress …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
June 7, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The leaders discussed our strategic partnership in support of President Zelenskyy’s plan to tackle corruption and implement a reform agenda, based on our shared democratic values and Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations, that delivers justice, security, and prosperity to the people …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: phone call, President Joseph R. Biden, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
The following article originally appeared in the Washington Post Opinion by Joe Biden June 6, 2021 at 1:56 a.m. GMT+3 Joe Biden is President of the United States. On Wednesday, I depart for Europe on the first foreign travel of my presidency. It is a trip stacked with meetings with many of our closest democratic partners — …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: NATO, President Joseph R. Biden
June 3, 2021 The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to tackling corruption as an economic and national security priority, and has pledged to lead international efforts to bring transparency to the global financial system and close loopholes that undermine democracy. As the Interim National Security Strategic Guidance states: “We will take special aim at confronting corruption, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Fight Against Corruption, U.S. National Security
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 29, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Begin …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Belarus, media freedom, Roman Protasevich
May 28, 2021 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Chair of the Europe and Regional Security Cooperation SFRC Subcommittee, announced that she will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation with U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) to Eastern Europe next week to reaffirm …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Belarusian Opposition, CODEL, Murphy, Portman, Shaheen
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 23, 2021 The United States strongly condemns the forced diversion of a flight between two EU member states and the subsequent removal and arrest of journalist Raman Pratasevich in Minsk. We demand his immediate release. This shocking act perpetrated by the Lukashenka regime endangered the lives …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Arrest of Journalist, Lukashenka regime, Minsk, Raman Pratasevich, Ryanair Flight
REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, CABINET MINISTERS OF UKRAINE KYIV, UKRAINE MAY 6, 2021 PRIME MINISTER SHMYHAL: (Via interpreter) Your Excellency Under Secretary, your excellencies ambassadors, dear colleagues, I would like to welcome you, Your Excellency Mr. Blinken, with the first official visit to Ukraine. I welcome you, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HYATT REGENCY HOTEL KYIV, UKRAINE MAY 6, 2021 QUESTION: Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary. SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s great to be with you. QUESTION: Thank you for being here. First of all, Vladimir Putin had said he would withdraw; he has not. U.S. officials say there are 80,000 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: MSNBC Andrea Mitchell Reports, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HYATT REGENCY HOTEL KYIV, UKRAINE MAY 6, 2021 QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, welcome to Ukraine. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. QUESTION: Thank you for your time. In April, we witnessed a buildup of Russia troops close to Ukraine’s border and even annexed Crimea. Russia called it snap checks. What lessons …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HYATT REGENCY HOTEL KYIV, UKRAINE MAY 6, 2021 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, you arrived in Ukraine after the escalation in Donbas and accumulation of huge number of Russian weapons in our borders. Russia is actually withdrawing them, but it’s not a reason to calm down. What the support can …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: ICTV, Interview, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT May 6, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Kyiv. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed the importance of advancing rule of law and economic …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Prime Minister Shmyhal, Secretary Blinken
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Ned Price, Spokesperson April 30, 2021 The Secretary will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine, May 5-6, where he will meet with President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Shmyhal, Foreign Minister Kuleba, other officials, and representatives of Ukrainian civil society to reaffirm unwavering U.S. support for …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ned Price, Secretary’s Travel to Ukraine, Spokesperson
Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson April 19, 2021 The United States expresses its deep concern over Russia’s plans to block foreign naval ships and state vessels in parts of the Black Sea, including near occupied Crimea and the Kerch Strait. Russia has a history of taking aggressive actions against Ukrainian vessels and impeding access …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Azov, Black Sea, Crimea, Kerch Strait
April 20, 2021 The United States announced today that it will provide $155 million in additional development funding to Ukraine through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In close partnership with Ukraine, USAID will work to improve the lives of the Ukrainian people. The additional resources will be used to address key development challenges …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Development Support to Ukraine, U.S. assistance, USAID
The White House April 15, 2021 The Biden administration has been clear that the United States desires a relationship with Russia that is stable and predictable. We do not think that we need to continue on a negative trajectory. However, we have also been clear—publicly and privately—that we will defend our national interests and impose …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Russia, Sanctions
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 12, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Buildup, G7, Press Statement, Russia, Ukraine
April 7, 2021 STUTTGART, Germany – As part of U.S. European Command’s continuing efforts to demonstrate the far-reaching capabilities of America’s strategic bomber aircraft, two U.S. B-1 Lancer bombers stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota conducted overflight missions in the Aegean Sea today. This military operation was a part of USEUCOM’s recurring …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, NATO Allies and partners, U.S. B-1 Lancer bombers, USEUCOM
April 7, 2021 Today, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory participated in a virtual meeting of NATO colleagues from Canada, Lithuania, Poland, and the United Kingdom, the key contributors to Ukraine security assistance. The meeting was hosted by UK Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace. The leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Acting Under Secretary of Defense Amanda Dory, Multinational Roundtable on Ukraine, NATO, NATO, Ukraine Security Assistance
April 4, 2021 On Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day — we stand in solidarity with the Jewish people in America, Israel, and around the world to remember and reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust. An estimated six million Jews perished alongside millions of other innocent victims — Roma and Sinti, Slavs, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ individuals, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, Holocaust Remembrance Day
April 2, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden affirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression in the Donbas and Crimea. He emphasized his administration’s commitment to revitalize our strategic partnership in support of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Crimea, Donbas, Jr., President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, resident Joseph R. Biden, Russian aggression
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout March 31, 2021 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba today. The Secretary affirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: climate change, COVID-19 Pandemic, Crimea, Donbas, Russia’s aggression, Secretary Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State March 18, 2021 As the President has said, Nord Stream 2 is a bad deal — for Germany, for Ukraine, and for our Central and Eastern European allies and partners. The Department is tracking efforts to complete the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and is evaluating information regarding entities that appear to be involved. …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Nord Stream 2, Sanctions
March 18, 2021 G7 Foreign Ministers unite in condemnation of Russia’s continued actions to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in our condemnation of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Crimea is Ukraine, G7, G7 Foreign Ministers, Statement on Ukraine
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State March 2, 2021 The United States joins the European Union in condemning and responding to the Russian Federation’s use of a chemical weapon in the attempted assassination of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny in August 2020 and his subsequent imprisonment in January 2021. We share the EU’s concerns regarding Russia’s deepening authoritarianism and welcome …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Antony J. Blinken, Sanctions on Russia, Secretary of State
March 1, 2021 The Department of Defense announces a new $125 million package for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative that includes training, equipment, and advisory efforts to help Ukraine’s forces preserve the country’s territorial integrity, secure its borders, and improve interoperability with NATO. This action reaffirms the U.S. commitment to providing defensive lethal weapons to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: National Defense Authorization Act, NATO, The Department of Defense, Ukraine Security Assistance
For Immediate Release February 26, 2021 Seven years ago today, Russia violated international law, the norms by which modern countries engage one another, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbor Ukraine when it invaded Crimea. The United States continues to stand with Ukraine and its allies and partners today, as it has from …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Crimea is Ukraine, Russia’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout February 1, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba today. The Secretary emphasized strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and the priority the United States places on Ukraine’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: COVID-19 Pandemic, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, Russia’s aggression, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs For Immediate Release Thursday, January 28, 2021 Emotet Malware Infected More than 1.6 Million Victim Computers and Caused Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Damage Worldwide The Justice Department today announced its participation in a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Department of Justice, Emotet Botnet, International Cyber Operation
January 21, 2021 President Biden’s decision to seek a five-year extension of New START advances the nation’s defense. Russia’s compliance with the treaty has served our national security interests well, and Americans are much safer with New START intact and extended. We cannot afford to lose New START’s intrusive inspection and notification tools. Failing to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: JOHN KIRBY, New START, Pentagon
Press Statement NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON January 23, 2021 The United States strongly condemns the use of harsh tactics against protesters and journalists this weekend in cities throughout Russia. Prior to today’s events, the Russian government sought to suppress the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression by harassing protest organizers, threatening social media platforms, and pre-emptively arresting …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Aleksey Navalny, Human Rights, Protests in Russia
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo January 19, 2021 Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on the Russia-based entity KVT-RUS and identifying the vessel FORTUNA as blocked property. KVT-RUS is being sanctioned pursuant to Section 232 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News, Press Releases | Tags: Nord Stream 2, Sanctions
January 14, 2021 The U.S. Department of Commerce announced January 14 it has added China’s Skyrizon Aviation to the Military End User list because it is a manufacturing conglomerate with significant ties to the PRC and the People’s Liberation Army. Skyrizon is actively seeking to acquire intellectual property and technology to advance key military capabilities …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: China, Skyrizon
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State January 9, 2021 The American people honor the memory of the passengers and crew of Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752, whose lives were abruptly and senselessly taken one year ago by an unjustified Iranian shootdown. The United States joins the Governments of Ukraine, Canada, the United Kingdom, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Iran, IRGC, PS752, Ukraine, victims
As prepared for delivery by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker to the OSCE Side Event on Crimea Tirana, Albania (remotely, via Zoom) December 3, 2020 Thank you, Foreign Minister Kuleba. It is an honor to speak at this event today and to join Ukraine and other partners in highlighting Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine, including its …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, Crimea, OSCE
As prepared for delivery by Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun to the OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary Session Tirana, Albania (remotely, via Zoom) December 3, 2020 It is an honor to join Ambassador Gilmore in representing the United States and Secretary Pompeo at this Ministerial. I commend Chair-in-Office Prime Minister Rama for his leadership throughout this …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Deputy Secretary Biegun
Congratulations to Ukraine! On Nov 12, it became the 9th country to sign the Artemis Accords, on the common principles to govern the civil exploration and use of outer space! Via the Artemis program, NASA will land the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024, heralding in a new era for …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Artemis Accords, NASA, Space
October 30, 2020 On October 24, the U.S. Government began providing Ukrainian hospitals with portable blood gas analyzers to help treat COVID-19 patients. Eighteen medical facilities from 13 oblasts will receive the equipment to properly diagnose potential respiratory complications in COVID-19 infected patients who are on ventilators. “The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Life-Saving Equipment, U.S. assistance, USAID
By Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Kristina A. Kvien October 22, 2020 It’s election season – in both the United States and Ukraine. Many Americans living overseas – myself included – have already exercised our right and responsibility to vote for our President, members of Congress, and state and local officials. This Sunday, Ukraine will hold …
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By | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: CDA Kvien, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Elections, Kristina A. Kvien, Ukrainian local elections
Readout Office Of The Spokesperson August 29, 2020 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 26. The Secretary extended congratulations to the people of Ukraine on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day on August 24, and emphasized that the United States will continue to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ukraine’s Independence Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 24, 2020 On behalf of the United States government and the American people, I send my congratulations to the people of Ukraine on the 29th anniversary of your nation’s independence. Our support for a free, resilient, and democratic Ukraine is unwavering. We remain fully committed to …
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By | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: sovereignty, Welles Declaration
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE August 23, 2020 Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania; Moscow, Russia; Kyiv, Ukraine August 24–27 to meet with senior government leaders to discuss a range of regional and international issues. Deputy Secretary Biegun will travel to …
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By | 23 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Department Spokesperson, Deputy Secretary Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State
August 6, 2020 GEC Special Report: Pillars of Russia’s Disinformation and Propaganda Ecosystem The Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) is leading and coordinating efforts of the U.S. Federal Government to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign propaganda and disinformation. In line with its congressional mandate, the GEC is releasing a special report that provides an overview of Russia’s disinformation and propaganda ecosystem. The report outlines …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Disinformation, Global Engagement Center (GEC), Propaganda
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary Of State July 29, 2020 On July 29, the Department of State released a report to Congress pursuant to the Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017, which was adopted by Congress with broad, bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump in May 2018. The JUST Act Report highlights …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: JUST Act Report
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson July 22, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration. Begin Text: Today we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration, which laid …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, sovereignty, Welles Declaration
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State July 22, 2020 The Welles Declaration is a proud moment in the history of U.S. foreign policy and friendship with the peoples of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Eighty years ago, the United States pointedly refused to recognize the illegal incorporation of the Baltic states into the Soviet …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: sovereignty, Welles Declaration
Clean Networks is a comprehensive effort by a coalition of like-minded countries and companies to secure their critical telecommunications, cloud, data analytics, mobile apps, Internet of Things, and 5G technologies from malign actors by relying on only trusted vendors who are not subject to unjust or extra-judicial control by authoritarian governments, such as the Chinese …
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By | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 5G, 5G Clean Networks, 5G Clean Path, Internet
July 22, 2020 WASHINGTON – U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $1 million dollars each for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two wanted international fugitives. This case marks the first instance for …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Reward, Secret Service, State Department
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 22, 2020 Today, the U.S. Department of State announces rewards of up to $1 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of Ukrainian nationals Artem Viacheslavovich Radchenko and Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko for participating in transnational organized crime, specifically cybercrime. Cyber criminals do not …
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By | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: FBI, TOCRP, Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program Offer, U.S. Secret Service
Media note Office of the Spokesperson July 15, 2020 Today, the Department of State updated the public guidance for Section 232 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which allows for the imposition of sanctions on persons making certain investments or engaging in certain other activities with respect to Russian energy export pipelines. …
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By | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CAATSA, Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, Office of the Spokesperson
Fact Sheet Office of The Spokesperson July 2, 2020 The U.S. Government leads the globe with $12.5 billion allocated to benefit international COVID-19 response, including commitments for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and foreign assistance. We are achieving real results, helping nations around the world respond to COVID-19 and thereby protecting the homeland. We continue to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, Global health, Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. assistance
June 16, 2020 On June 15, 2020, the United States Department of State released the 2020 Fiscal Transparency Report, which found that 76 of 141 governments reviewed by the Department met minimum requirements of fiscal transparency. Fourteen of the 65 governments that did not meet minimum requirements, including Ukraine, made significant progress during the review period. Fiscal …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Fiscal Transparency Report
Office of the Spokesperson June 15, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today [June 15] by video conference with EU High Representative Josep Borrell and EU member state foreign ministers during the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC). Secretary Pompeo, High Representative Borrell, and the ministers discussed the importance …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: EU Foreign Affairs Council
June 11, 2020 The Department of Defense announced today its plans for $250 million in Fiscal Year 2020 Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds for additional training, equipment, and advisory efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s capacity to more effectively defend itself against Russian aggression. This reaffirms the long-standing defense relationship between the United States and Ukraine – a …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: The Department of Defense, Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI)
May 21, 2020 Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Tomorrow, the United States will submit notice of its decision to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies to the Treaty Depositaries and to all other States Parties to the Treaty. Effective six months from tomorrow, the United States will no longer be a party to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Treaty on Open Skies
May 20, 2020 Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Through the generosity of the American people, our foreign assistance is saving …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. assistance
Russia’s Illegal Conscription in Crimea in Violation of the Norms of International Law As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna May 21, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States has repeatedly condemned Russia’s invasion, occupation, and purported annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and the abuses that Russia commits …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador James S. Gilmore III, U.S. Mission to OSCE
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State May 15, 2020 The U.S. government today took another step to protect U.S. national security and the integrity of 5G networks by expanding the Commerce Department’s foreign direct product rule to restrict Huawei from circumventing U.S. law. We will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese Communist …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Integrity of 5G Networks, National Security, U.S. export controls
May 21, 2020 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed an additional $1 million to support Ukraine’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This assistance, which will be provided through a Ukrainian NGO, will procure COVID-related commodities, including medical equipment and supplies. To date, the U.S. Government has committed $15.5 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. assistance, USAID
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson May 19, 2020 Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. Government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American people have given more than $10 billion that will benefit the global COVID-19 response, and we continue to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. assistance
Readout Office of The Spokesperson May 7, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba yesterday. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kuleba discussed Ukraine’s efforts to achieve a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-instigated conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas region and the results …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: MFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State May 6, 2020 As we work together to defeat the coronavirus at home, the United States stands with our global partners in their time of need, as we always have. A healthier world means a healthier United States. For more than a half century, the United States …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, COVID -19, COVID-19 Pandemic
May 1, 2020 Excerpts from a Statement from the Office of the Spokesperson Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Months into fighting this pandemic at home and abroad, the United States remains the largest single country …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State April 22, 2020 For more than a half century, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance. Through the American people’s generosity and under the leadership of President Trump, the United States continues this outstanding record in the face of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, COVID -19
April 22, 2020 The U.S. Embassy would like to set the record straight regarding disinformation spreading in some circles in Ukraine that mirrors Russian disinformation regarding the strong U.S.-Ukrainian partnership to reduce biological threats. Here in Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Biological Threat Reduction Program works with the Ukrainian Government to consolidate and secure pathogens and toxins …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Biological Threats, U.S.-Ukraine Partnership
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary Of State April 18, 2020 Susan and I send you Easter greetings and wish you the joy of this Blessed Season. Although churches around the globe have been empty recently, the faith of believers fills the world each and every day. May your faith strengthen your hope as well …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Easter, Orthodox Church
UPDATE: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19 Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson April 16, 2020 The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health response to the COVID-19 pandemic even while we battle the virus at home. As part of this comprehensive and generous response from the American …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Humanitarian and Health Assistance
Continuing U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response through Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State April 8, 2020 Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Development Finance Corporation, U.S. Foreign Assistance, USAID
Fact Sheet from the Office of the Spokesperson March 27, 2020 The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health assistance response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are mobilizing all necessary resources to respond rapidly, both at home and abroad. As part of this comprehensive and generous U.S. response, the State Department and USAID …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Humanitarian and Health Assistance
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary Of State March 26, 2020 The U.S. government has rapidly mobilized unprecedented resources to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and abroad. Today, I am pleased to announce that the United States has made available nearly $274 million in emergency health and humanitarian funding. Along with the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19 Pandemic, U.S. Foreign Assistance
The entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within the United Kingdom, excluding overseas territories outside of Europe, or the Republic of Ireland during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States is hereby suspended and limited subject to section 2 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf’s Statement on Presidential Proclamation To Protect the Homeland from Travel-Related Coronavirus Spread March 11, 2020 (WASHINGTON) Today President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation, which suspends the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in certain European countries at any point during the 14 days prior …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID -19, Homeland Security, travel
March 11, 2020 On January 31, 2020, I issued Proclamation 9984 (Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures To Address This Risk). I found that the potential for widespread transmission of a novel (new) coronavirus (which has since been renamed “SARS-CoV-2” and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID -19, Novel Coronavirus, Proclamation, SARS-CoV-2, World Health Organization
February 25, 2020 On March 6, 2014, by Executive Order 13660, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of persons that undermine …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Congress, National Emergency with Respect to Ukraine
February 21, 2020 Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun met today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystayko in Washington. Deputy Secretary Biegun and Foreign Minister Prystayko discussed their mutual desire for a peaceful settlement to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. The Deputy Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Office of the Spokesperson February 13, 2020 The Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Nathan A. Sales will travel to Valletta, Malta on February 13. Ambassador Sales will meet with Maltese government officials and engage with the International Institute of Justice and Rule of Law, an organization that has, with U.S. support, trained over 5,000 criminal justice …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 14 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Department Spokesperson, February 2020, Morgan Ortagus
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State February 5, 2020 In his address at an event on The Global Call to Protect Religious Freedom in September 2019, President Trump said: “Today, with one clear voice, the United States of America calls upon the nations of the world to end religious persecution, to stop the crimes against people of faith, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Religious Freedom
Office of the Spokesperson February 5, 2020 The United States and Ukraine recently concluded a dialogue on strategic trade control issues as well as the best practices to stem proliferation of weapons of mass destruction-related goods and technology. The U.S. Departments of State and Energy and the Ukrainian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economic Development, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: a.i. Kristina Kvien, Chargé d ’Affaires, Executive Dialogue on Strategic Trade Controls, Office of the Spokesperson
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson January 30, 2020 “Ukrainians continue to fight this battle as they work to build a modern, democratic, Western state. They know that a free and well-governed nation is a hard-won victory, but its worth it. The United States supports those efforts and honors the achievements that you have made …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ukraine
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson January 24, 2020 Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to the UK, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to London, UK; Kyiv, Ukraine; Minsk, Belarus; Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan; and Tashkent, Uzbekistan January 29 to February 4. Secretary Pompeo will travel to London on January 29, where …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Department Spokesperson
January 15, 2020 Thank you very much. Mr. Prime Minister, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. It’s an honor to participate at this important milestone that many in this room have worked very hard to achieve. I, too, would like to start, however, by taking a moment to offer my condolences to the people …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 January, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Anti-Corruption, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Kristina Kvien, NAPC
Readout Office Of The Spokesperson January 10, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to express condolences for the lives lost in the crash of Ukrainian International Airlines flight 752. Secretary Pompeo offered the U.S. government’s full assistance in the ongoing investigation. He also reaffirmed support …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: crash of Ukrainian International Airlines flight 752, President Zelenskyy
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State January 8, 2020 The U.S. Department of State extends our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the 176 passengers and crew killed in the tragic crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS 752. The United States will continue to follow this incident closely and stands …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases
Readout Office Of The Spokesperson January 6, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today to discuss postponement of his trip to Ukraine. The two discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Secretary appreciated Ukraine’s condemnation of the attack on the U.S. Embassy …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: President Zelenskyy
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 1, 2020 Secretary Pompeo must postpone his visit to Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Cyprus due to the need for the Secretary to be in Washington, D.C., to continue monitoring the ongoing situation in Iraq and ensure the safety and security of Americans in the Middle East. Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 1 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
December 7, 2019 The United States reaffirms our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the lead up to the Normandy Format Summit. The United States is committed to working with our Allies and partners to keep pressure on Russia to live up to its commitments and to begin the process of peacefully restoring …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, Normandy Format Summit, Press Statement, support, Ukraine
December 5, 2019 Dobriy den [Good day]. So, ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here with you today for this 8th annual assembly of civil society in Ukraine. This is a great opportunity for us and a great opportunity for you. So eight years ago when you started there were, I understand, about …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 8th Annual Civil Society Development Forum, Charge d’ Affaires a.i. William Taylor
November 29, 2019 Good morning, everybody. I think it’s a testament to your dedication and belief in this cause that you’re all here today despite the rain and a little bit of inclement weather. First, I’d like to thank 100% Life for organizing this event today, and also for their dedication to this cause over …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 November, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: AIDS Day, Commemoration, DCM Kristina Kvien, U.S.-Ukraine, Ukraine, World AIDS Day
November 22, 2019 Office of the Spokesperson The United States and Ukraine held a non-proliferation working group meeting in Kyiv and Chornobyl November 21-22. Interagency experts from both sides met to discuss a range of challenges related to non-proliferation, counterproliferation, and strategic export control and border security. During the 2-day dialogue, participants also visited Chornobyl …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Chornobyl, Nonproliferation
November 19, 2019 I congratulate President Zelenskyy and his foreign policy team for their recent accomplishments. Successfully bringing sailors and other political prisoners home; disengaging at Stanytsia Luhanska, Zolote, and Petrivske; and, most recently, securing the return of the Ukrainian ships that Russia illegally seized are concrete accomplishments on the road to peace, and all …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: a.i. William Taylor, Chargé d’Affaires, President Zelenskyy
Thanksgiving is a truly American holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November to give thanks among family and friends. The holiday dates back to 1621, the year after early American colonists, called the Pilgrims, arrived in Massachusetts determined to freely practice their religion. However, it wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln made …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: contest, Facebook, giveaway, Instagram, Thanksgiving Day
November 10, 2019 Since I returned to Ukraine in June, one thing has been clear everywhere I’ve gone – from Lviv to Mariupol, from universities to military facilities, from government offices to NGOs’ workspaces — Ukraine is brimming with energy and new ideas. New ideas to resolve the conflict in the East while protecting Ukraine’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: CDA Taylor, Novoye Vremya, Ukraine
October 29, 2019 Question to CDA Taylor: This is your second time in Ukraine now [inaudible]. So, we have heard about what will happen with development of finance, we have heard a lot can be done to revive the region, but it’s not only about finance, it’s also about information. Information to people but also …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: a.i. William B. Taylor, forum, Investment, Mariupol
October 29, 2019 This is the third time we are seeing each other. So everybody in this room remembers that President Zelenskyy made some early statements about pictures on walls. He said, in an early speech, that there are many offices in the government, where on the wall is a picture of the president. And …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 October, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: a.i. William B. Taylor, a.i. William Taylor, Mariupol, Ukrainian Leadership Academy, youth
September 20, 2019 Доброго дня! Good morning everybody. I’m afraid I don’t even have as much Ukrainian as the Ambassador from Great Britain, but I hope I can still share my thoughts with you in English. Thank you for the opportunity to join you today. It’s really wonderful to be here today among so many …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Deputy Chief of Mission Kristina Kvien, Open Data Forum
September 18, 2019 The Vice President spoke by phone today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to follow up on their productive September 1 meeting in Warsaw and discussed President Trump’s upcoming meeting with President Zelenskyy next week at the UN General Assembly in New York. The Vice President reiterated the United States’ unwavering commitment to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Readout Office of the Spokesperson September 17, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystayko. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Foreign Minister Prystayko on his recent appointment and affirmed U.S. support for Ukraine as it advances critical reforms to tackle corruption, strengthen the rule of law, and foster …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystayko
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson U.S. Department of State September 8, 2019 The United States welcomes the news of the release of 35 Ukrainians held by Russia, in exchange for 35 prisoners held by Ukraine. We have consistently called for the release of the 24 Ukrainian crewmembers detained by Russia following the November 2018 …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Minsk agreements, President Zelenskyy, Prisoner Swap, Russia, Ukraine
August 30, 2019 General, thank you very much for having me here. And thank you all for participating in this competition. It’s an honor for me to join you at this site of this tough competition. I’ve heard about the difficult things that you’ve gone through over the last couple of days. Congratulations on going …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 2019 KORD Challenge International SWAT Competition, a.i. William B. Taylor, Chargé d’Affaires, KORD
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 24, 2019 On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate all Ukrainians on the 28th anniversary of your nation’s independence. The United States remains steadfast in its support for a prosperous, democratic, and free Ukraine, secure within its internationally recognized borders including the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 24 August, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ukraine’s Independence Day
August 23, 2019 I’m very pleased to be here with you today. It’s an honor for me to join you, veterans of Ukraine. Today, we are here to honor more than 350,000 Ukrainians who have defended their country – your country, serving in your military – during this historic period. Ukraine’s veterans represent the best …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Chargé d’Affaires a.i. William Taylor, Ministry for Veterans Affairs
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 2, 2019 On February 2, 2019, the United States provided its six-month notice of withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty due to the Russian Federation’s continuing violation of the treaty. The U.S. withdrawal pursuant to Article XV of the treaty takes effect today because …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: INF Treaty
Friday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. As delivered Good morning, I’m very pleased to be here. Some of you may know I was here earlier, I was here back in 2006-2009 and it’s unusual in our system for a person like me to be able to come back to Ukraine, but I am very pleased to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: CDA Taylor, Elections, ENEMO, Observers
Saturday, July 6, 2019 Thank you everybody. It’s wonderful to be here. First of all, let me say I’m incredibly impressed with the crowd here — so large! I’m glad you’ve all come to enjoy the beautiful day and take advantage of the lovely space. First of all, I’d like to thank Andy and the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 July, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: American Chamber of Commerce, DCM Kristina Kvien, Independence Day, Route 66, Ukraine
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, DC JUNE 19, 2019 The United States welcomes the announcement today regarding the indictment of four individuals for their role in the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 on July 17, 2014. This is an important milestone in the search for the truth, and we remain …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches
The Department of Defense announced today [June 18] plans to provide $250 million to Ukraine in security cooperation funds for additional training, equipment, and advisory efforts to build the capacity of Ukraine’s armed forces. This reaffirms the long-standing defense relationship between the United States and Ukraine and will bring total U.S. security assistance to Ukraine …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Department of Defense, security cooperation, U.S. security assistance to Ukraine
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary Of State June 3, 2019 On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is a time for celebration across Muslim communities worldwide. It is a culmination of a month …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Eid al-Fitr., Muslim
April 18, 2019 In 2016 Ukraine’s international partners supported the decision of the government and the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to nationalize PrivatBank, at the request of former owners, as the only effective method of protecting the bank’s depositors – the Ukrainian people and businesses – and the stability of the financial system. While …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), PrivatBank
April 11, 2019 Hi everybody! It is such a pleasure to be here today at the Kyiv Security Forum. And it’s not actually a speech, it’s just a quick introduction to [Ambassador Kurt Volker’s] video presentation. I want to say that it is an honor to be here, though, at the Kyiv Security Forum, because …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 12 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, KSF, Kyiv Security Forum
March 29, 2019 TRANSCRIPT Hello everybody! It is such a pleasure to be here and to welcome all of the ENEMO representatives and monitors, whether you’re short-term or long-term. We know it’s an energetic and diverse group from all over Europe. And so, I just want to give you a very warm welcome to Kyiv …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Elections, ENEMO, monitors
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC March 26, 2019 The United States welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Yasar Halit Cevik of Turkey as Chief Monitor of the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM). As the OSCE marks the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the SMM, we recognize the crucial visibility it provides …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Yasar Halit Cevik, OSCE, OSCE's Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 11, 2019 Today, the United States sanctioned Evrofinance Mosnarbank, a Moscow-based bank jointly owned by Russia and Venezuela. With this action, we are targeting a financial institution involved in facilitating illegitimate transactions that prolong Maduro’s usurpation of democracy. As Maduro’s isolation grows, so do his desperate …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 11 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Sanctions, Venezuela
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 4, 2019 On March 4, Under Secretary Hale will arrive in London where he will engage U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Director General for Consular and Security Philip Barton, Director General for Political Affairs Richard Moore, and Deputy National Security Advisor Christian Turner on issues of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
February 27, 2019 ODESA, Ukraine — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departed Odesa, Ukraine, Feb. 27, 2019, after completing a scheduled port visit as part of our continued Black Sea presence and support to our NATO allies and regional partners. While in port, the ship hosted senior-level government discussions between …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Black Sea, Odesa, USS Donald Cook
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 27, 2019 Five years ago, Russia’s occupation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula fueled an escalation of Russian aggression. Russia attempted to upend the international order, undermined basic human freedoms, and weakened our common security. The world has not forgotten the cynical lies Russia employed to …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Crimea is Ukraine
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams February 25, 2019 ODESA, Ukraine The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Odesa, Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2019 for a scheduled port visit as part of our continued Black Sea presence and support to our region partners. Since arriving in the Black Sea …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: DDG 75, NATO, Odesa, USS Donald Cook
February 19, 2019 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) began its north-bound transit of the Dardanelles Strait, en route to the Black Sea Feb. 19, 2019, to conduct maritime security operations and enhance regional maritime stability, combined readiness and naval capability with our NATO allies and partners in the region. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Black Sea, USS Donald Cook
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 4, 2019 We welcome the decision today by Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to recognize Juan Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela. We are also heartened by …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Venezuela's Interim President
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 10, 2019 The January 6th announcement of autocephaly for an independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine marks a historic achievement as Ukraine seeks to chart its own future. On this momentous occasion, the United States reiterates its unwavering support for a sovereign, independent Ukraine. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Autocephaly
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 21, 2018 In response to Russia’s dangerous escalation and unjustified November 25 attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait, the Department of State, subject to Congressional approval, will provide an additional $10 million in Foreign Military Financing to further build Ukraine’s naval capabilities. We …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Security Assistance, Ukraine's Navy
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 19, 2018 Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury took joint action against Russia’s continued and blatant disregard for international norms. Specifically, the State Department added 12 individuals and entities to the List of Specified Persons (LSP) pursuant to Section 231 of the Countering America’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Russia, Sanctions
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 17, 2018 The United States congratulates Metropolitan Epifaniy on his election as head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. The establishment of the Church was a historic moment for Ukraine. The United States maintains unwavering support for Ukraine and respects the freedom to worship unhindered by outside …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Metropolitan Epifaniy, Orthodox Church of Ukraine
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 15, 2018 The United States welcomes recent steps by the EU and its Member States to hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Ukraine. The European Parliament’s December 12 resolution reiterates the importance of Ukraine’s role in the European energy supply network and condemns the construction of …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: European Council, European Parliament, Russian aggression, sanctions against Russia
Immediate Release December 6, 2018 Today, the United States and Allies conducted an extraordinary flight under the Open Skies Treaty. The timing of this flight is intended to reaffirm U.S. commitment to Ukraine and other partner nations. The United States is resolute in our support for the security of European nations. Russia’s unprovoked attack on …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Open Skies Flight Over Ukraine
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine in the Black Sea near the Kerch Strait. Secretary Pompeo reiterated strong U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: President Poroshenko
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The United States expresses its deep concern over the incident in the Black Sea that occurred November 25 as Ukrainian vessels attempted to transit through the Kerch Strait. Reports that Russian vessels rammed and fired on the Ukrainian ships, injuring Ukrainian crewmen, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Kerch Strait
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 26, 2018 Thank you, Mr. President. This morning I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Pompeo and my statement reflects the concerns at the highest level of the American government. For the past four years, …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
October 31, 2018 During National Adoption Month, we recognize the immeasurable love and support that adoptive parents and families provide to hundreds of thousands of children each year. We celebrate the life-changing act of adoption, bring attention to the millions of Americans who are eager to adopt, and express our gratitude to the families who have …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: National Adoption Month
By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Iran
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC August 24, 2018 On behalf of President Trump and the American people, congratulations to all Ukrainians on your national day. The United States steadfastly supports Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. We pay tribute to those who have fought and sacrificed for freedom in …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 7, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today to discuss a range of bilateral issues. Secretary Pompeo reiterated strong U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He emphasized that the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: call
July 20, 2018 WASHINGTON The Defense Department announced today that it will provide $200 million to Ukraine in security cooperation funds for additional training, equipment and advisory efforts to build the defensive capacity of Ukraine’s forces. This reaffirms the long-standing defense relationship between the United States and Ukraine, and brings the total U.S. security sector …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 21 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Defense Department, security cooperation
July 15, 2018 The G7 foreign ministers today issued the following statement in advance of the anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: “We, the G7 foreign ministers, of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 16 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: G7, MH17
The White House March 29, 2018 Russia’s action today to expel American diplomats marks a further deterioration in the United States-Russia relationship. The expulsion of undeclared Russian intelligence officers by the United States and more than two dozen partner nations and NATO allies earlier this week was an appropriate response to the Russian attack on …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
The White House March 26, 2018 Today President Donald J. Trump ordered the expulsion of dozens of Russian intelligence officers from the United States and the closure of the Russian consulate in Seattle due to its proximity to one of our submarine bases and Boeing. The United States takes this action in conjunction with our …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
February 27, 2018 President Hotel, Kyiv To all of my colleagues who are here today – I really thank you all for the chance to be here with you today to take stock of the past year’s efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons. As you know, trafficking is modern-day slavery and it’s a global problem. …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ministry of Interior
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC February 19, 2018 Four years ago, Ukrainians from all walks of life and all regions of the country came together on the Maydan, Kyiv’s central square, to demand their government recognize the choice of the citizens of Ukraine to join Europe. Scores of Ukrainians—the “Heavenly Hundred”—gave their …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Revolution of Dignity
February 14, 2018 Kyiv As Delivered Доброго ранку! Шановний генерале Муженко, шановні пані та панове. Це задоволення для мене бути сьогодні тут для передачі двох тисяч п’ятисот приборів нічного бачення нашим партнерам в Збройних Силах України. З ними загальна кількість приборів нічного бачення що ми надали збільшилася майже в два рази. Технологія в цих приборах …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: army, Assistance, defense, military, Night Vision Devices, security
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON December 4, 2017 Recent events – including the disruption of a high-level corruption investigation, the arrest of officials from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), and the seizure of sensitive NABU files – raise concerns about Ukraine’s commitment …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Anti-Corruption, Heather Nauert, NABU, Spokesperson
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 17, 2017 This month we remember and honor the millions of Ukrainians who were starved to death in the early 1930s as a result of the brutal Soviet-era policies under Stalin. The barbaric seizure of Ukrainian land and crops leading to the Holodomor, or “death by …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Holodomor
November 15, 2017 We congratulate the Verkhovna Rada for adopting the draft election code #3112-1 in the first reading. We agree that now is the time for electoral reform, allowing at least one year for implementation prior to the 2019 elections. We believe that there is still room for a transparent, inclusive and consultative process before the second …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Electoral Reform in Ukraine
November 14, 2017 U.S. Special Representative Volker and Russian Presidential Representative Surkov met in Belgrade on November 13, 2017. It was their third meeting and was a thorough discussion of the current diplomatic state of play concerning efforts to end the war in the Donbas. It is not surprising that the United States and Russia …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 14 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Donbas, U.S. Special Representative Volker
October 23, 2017 We welcome the adoption in the Rada of the healthcare reform bill and look forward to its swift enactment. This legislation is a significant step forward and is designed to ensure better healthcare provision for all Ukrainians, achieve efficient primary to tertiary health care, and eradicate corruption. This achievement is just the …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: G7 Ambassadors, Healthcare Reform in Ukraine
The new registration period for DV-2019 opens for electronic entries noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, and closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Diversity Visa Program – DV-2019
October 5, 2017 Kyiv, Ukraine – First Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Stepan Kubiv and Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East L. Daniel Mullaney released the following joint statement October 3 after the seventh meeting of the United States – Ukraine Trade and …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 02, 2017 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night’s horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, we pray that …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 3 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas
September 29, 2017 The United States and Ukraine conducted the first United States-Ukraine Bilateral Cyber Dialogue in Kyiv, Ukraine, on September 29, 2017. As a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to supporting cybersecurity in Ukraine, U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch announced at the dialogue that the United States would provide over $5 million in new cyber …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 30 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 21, 2017 Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, New York PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s wonderful to have President Poroshenko with us. We spent some time recently in the White House, and I know you’ve made good progress since then …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Remarks
Press Release July 25, 2017 Representatives from the United States and Ukraine met on July 24-25, 2017, in Kyiv, to discuss the legal tools for successful prosecutions of nuclear and other radioactive material smuggling. The delegations exchanged approaches and best practices for prosecuting such smuggling cases and noted the importance of continued vigilance to ensure …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Counter Nuclear Smuggling Capabilities
July 20, 2017 Today marks the one year anniversary of the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet. On this occasion, G7 Ambassadors stress the importance of continuing the investigation into his death and bringing those responsible to justice. We continue to support media freedom in Ukraine and the important role of independent and free media.
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Pavel Sheremet
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 5, 2017 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will accompany President Donald J. Trump on travel to Hamburg, Germany, July 5–9. Secretary Tillerson will then make his first official visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on July 9, where he will meet President Poroshenko and with young reformers …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Ukraine
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2017 President Donald J. Trump met today with President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine to discuss support for the peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and President Poroshenko’s reform agenda and anticorruption efforts.
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases
June 8, 2017 We can confirm that there was a security incident involving a small incendiary device shortly after 12 am June 8 at the Embassy compound. There was no damage to Embassy property. No personnel were injured. All Embassy operations are continuing as normal. At this time, we do not consider this incident a …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Embassy of the United States of America to Ukraine
17 May 2017 By the Ambassadors to Ukraine of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America Today, on 17 May, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to the protection of human rights …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: IDAHO, LGBTI
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Official – Transitory For Immediate Release READOUT May 10, 2017 Secretary Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today in Washington for more than an hour to discuss a range of issues including Ukraine, Syria, and bilateral concerns. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the importance …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC April 23, 2017 The United States is shocked and deeply saddened by the death of a U.S. citizen serving as a paramedic with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission (SMM), when his vehicle struck an explosive in separatist controlled territory in …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 23 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2017 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2017 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Proclamation, Women's History Month
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MARK TONER, ACTING SPOKESPERSON February 26, 2017 The United States is closely monitoring the growing violence in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks and the continuing failure of the combined Russian-separatist forces to honor the cease-fire called for under the Minsk agreements. We …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 26 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: SMM
We join OSCE Special Monitoring Mission Chief Monitor Ambassador Apakan in his unequivocal condemnation of yesterday’s attack on SMM monitors and theft of SMM UAV by Russia-led separatists. The SMM fulfills a critical role in observing military actions and movements along the line of contact, and its work helps save civilian lives. SMM monitors should …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 25 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Apakan, OSCE, OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), SMM
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2017 The Vice President met today in Munich with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The Vice President expressed concern about the recent surge in violence in eastern Ukraine, and the leaders agreed on the need for an immediate comprehensive ceasefire. The Vice President …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 18 February, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Crimean peninsula, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
February 16, 2017 We are concerned by the current disruption to the coal supply from the non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk and its potential impact on Ukraine’s energy system, the Ukrainian economy, and the Ukrainian people. The relevant parties need to come together to find a way forward in the short term that allows …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 16 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: coal supply
February 8, 2017 Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and Ukrainian Finance Minister Oleksandr Danyliuk signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) yesterday to implement provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and to promote transparency between the two nations on tax matters. The agreement underscores our continued cooperation and strong bilateral relationship with Ukraine as well as …
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By U.S. Embassy Kyiv | 7 February, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Agreement to Share Tax Information, Ambassador Yovanovitch, IGA, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Ukraine
September 1, 2016 U.S. Treasury Department Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Will Maintain Sanctions Pressure Until Russia Has Fulfilled All of Its Co
