Press Release April 26, 2023 U.S. Ambassador Bridget A. Brink visited the Danube river ports of Reni and Izmail to highlight the U.S. government’s sustained support for Ukraine’s grain exports and its economically vital agricultural sector amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale war against Ukraine. The United States is working with the private sector to mobilize investment ... Read More»
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 19, 2023 We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners in response to Russia’s continued war of aggression. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 36th drawdown of U.S. arms ... Read More»
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov
April 17, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov to discuss priorities ahead of this week’s Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This meeting will mark one year since Secretary Austin first convened the UDCG at Ramstein to coordinate security assistance, ... Read More»
Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War Against Ukraine
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 12, 2023 Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are imposing sanctions on more than 120 entities and individuals across more than 20 countries and jurisdictions in connection with the Russian Federation’s unlawful and ... Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 11, 2023 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The two discussed ongoing preparations for Ukraine’s spring counteroffensive, including security assistance pledges from allies and partners. Secretary Blinken underscored Ukraine’s success as vital to ... Read More»