The official account of @StateDept’s Spokesperson serving under the leadership of the 71st Secretary of State @SecBlinken.
Dept. of State, Washington, DC
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The U.S. welcomes the announcement by Armenia and Azerbaijan to release 34 detainees, an important confidence building measure as the sides work to finalize a peace agreement and normalize relations. We remain committed to supporting Armenia-Azerbaijan peace negotiations.
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Speaking with Gayle King and Charles Barkley on @CNN, @SecBlinken underscored the United States' commitment to get the hostages — including Americans — home.
"We will not rest until we get every single one."
cnn.com/videos/world/2023/12…
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U.S. is taking actions against Russian Federal Security Service-connected cyber actors for cyber espionage campaigns that targeted U.S.-based entities and individuals. According to the UK, the same group was involved in cyber targeting of its democratic and political processes.
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Iran's support to the Houthis has resulted in attacks threatening civilian infrastructure, commercial shipping, and U.S. warships operating in international waters. We are taking action against 13 individuals and entities that fund the Houthis through Iranian commodity sales.
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Today @SecBlinken spoke with President @DrMohamedIrfaa1 about our support for Guyana's sovereignty and our robust security and economic cooperation. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership once Guyana joins the @UN Security Council in 2024.
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Welcomed Belarusian democratic movement leader Svyatlana @Tsihanouskaya and Belarusian civil society representatives to the @StateDept today for our first Strategic Dialogue. We have long supported a democratic and sovereign Belarus and will continue to develop this partnership.
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During remarks at @USGLC, @SecBlinken made an emphatic appeal to Congress for supplemental funding: “I can tell you where people are who do not want to see this supplemental pass. They’re sitting in offices in Beijing, in Moscow, and Tehran.”
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Today, @SecBlinken determined that members of the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces members have committed war crimes and members of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias have committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. state.gov/war-crimes-crimes-…
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Our latest package of military assistance under previous drawdowns underscores ironclad U.S. resolve in support of Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s war of aggression. state.gov/biden-administrati…
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Watch the Daily Press Briefing from the State Department. redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=EwsJCHb0…
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Today, we are designating 15 Mexican nationals associated with the Beltran Leyva Organization’s drug trafficking network. By taking these actions, we are stopping fentanyl traffickers and denying them access to the international financial system.
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These agreements are critical to advancing a Pacific that is free, open, stable, and prosperous — and extending COFA-related funding strengthens our relationships with key Pacific partners.
The Compacts of Free Association demonstrate our long-term commitment to Micronesia, the Marshall Islands & Palau. We welcome the transmittal of these five COFA-related agreements and call on Congress to pass implementing legislation as soon as possible. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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The United States will pursue visa restrictions against individuals involved in or meaningfully contributing to the undermining of peace, security, or stability in the West Bank.
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Today @StateDept announces a reward offer of up to $7 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Artem Aleksandrovich Uss. Individuals with information about Uss should e-mail the @FBI at Tips.FBI@fbi.gov
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Watch the Daily Press Briefing from the State Department.
redirect.invidious.io/live/pTkxTpz_J8k
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Today’s sanctions reaffirm our efforts to promote accountability for the Lukashenka regime’s abuses in Belarus and abroad. We will continue to support those in Belarus who oppose this authoritarian regime and its support of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.
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Sanction by @USTreasury, @CommerceGov, and actions by @DOJgov demonstrate our commitment to disrupting the Kremlin’s access to the tools it needs for its illegal war against Ukraine.
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The United States stands with our partners in North Macedonia to promote accountability of corrupt public officials. Today's designation of Kocho Angjushev reaffirms this commitment. state.gov/designation-of-nor…
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.@StateDept is announcing a new visa restriction policy for individuals responsible for undermining democracy in Zimbabwe. state.gov/visa-restriction-p…
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Today @SecBlinken announced the expansion of the Uganda visa restriction policy to cover those who undermine the democratic process and repress individuals in Uganda. We will always stand by the Ugandan people in their pursuit of democracy and freedom. state.gov/taking-steps-to-im…
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