Please click on the PDF link below to open the most recent update for U.S. citizens departing Ukraine. As of July 1, 2022, this slide will no longer be updated on a regular basis, but the phone numbers and links will remain current. Updated Border Crossing Info (PDF 225 KB) As always, if you require assistance, please contact U.S. …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 10, 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. We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, …
Read More» 9 August 2022 Adam Krajewski, TVN24: Welcome, Mr. Ambassador. Thank you for being here. This is not your first visit in Gdansk, but what are your impressions after visiting Gdansk for the second time? Ambassador Brzezinski: Thank you, Adam, for having me. Gdansk is such an important city in terms of Poland’s history, in terms of its …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 9, 2022 On the second anniversary of the presidential election in Belarus, we commend the Belarusian people who showed up in record numbers to cast their ballots, exercise their rights, and determine their own future. When it was clear the election had been stolen by the Lukashenka regime, …
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August 9, 2022 Two years ago, the people of Belarus exercised their democratic right to elect their president. In response, Alyaksandr Lukashenka falsified the results and claimed victory, trampling the democratic aspirations and rights of the Belarusian people. Since then, a major mobilization in support of democracy has been met by violence and repression by …
Read More» 9 August 2022 Igor Kuley, Belsat: Ambassador Brzezinski, thank you very much for this opportunity that we can sit here to talk to you here today. I know that you are not Ambassador to Belarus. You are Ambassador to Poland, but anyway, you decided that you can talk to us about Belarus. And I think that …
Read More» August 8, 2022 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 alleviate the acute budget deficit caused by Putin’s brutal war of aggression. The Government of …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE 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 they defend their country from Russian aggression, for as …
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8 August 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 $1 billion to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. This authorization is the Biden Administration’s eighteenth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 3, 2022 Art in Embassies (AIE) recently completed the installations of three new temporary art exhibitions at Chief of Mission residences in Canada, Poland, and Slovenia. These installations reflect the Ambassadors’ backgrounds and interests and are a vital part of U.S. diplomacy, serving as touchpoints for diplomatic engagement …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 3, 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. We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 2, 2022 The United States is committed to working alongside our allies and partners to further impose severe consequences on President Putin and his enablers for Russia’s unconscionable war against Ukraine. VISA RESTRICTIONS The Department of State is announcing a series of actions to promote accountability for actions …
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Worldwide Caution On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 14, 2022 With Ukraine’s assent, the United States and 44 other countries invoked the OSCE Moscow Mechanism for a second time on June 2, establishing an expert mission to examine the further human rights abuses and humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. In the report …
Read More» 14 July 2022 Ambassador Brzezinski: I was speaking to a group of students this morning, business students and young business people here in Krakow. And I said to them that starting an ambassadorship and a new embassy operation is like starting a business. You have to have a vision; you develop a strategy to implement that …
Read More» 14 July 2022 Justyna Dobrzynska, Polvision TV: Good morning, Mr. Ambassador Ambassador Mark Brzezinski: and hello from Poland. Hello from Warsaw. Thank you, Justyna for having me. Justyna Dobrzynska, Polvision TV: My name is Justyna Dobrzynska and I work for Polish Television. And thank you for having the time to speak with us. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski: Thank you …
Read More» 14 July 2022 Alicja Otap, Dziennik Zwiazkowy: Thank you very much, Mr. Ambassador for agreeing to meet with us this morning. We really appreciate your time spent with us, and your willingness to answer our questions. So Joanna will be asking the questions that we all thought about for the past few days. I would …
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Remarks Art in Embassies Opening Reception July 12, 2022 Welcome to the house of the American people for the opening of the Art in Embassies exhibition. We have invited you here to discuss the beautiful pieces that are on display in this home, but first, I have a surprise for you. We are joined by …
Read More» 13 July 2022 Maciej Kozuszek, Gazeta Polska: I assume – maybe that’s the wrong assumption – that when you were preparing to take your post in Warsaw, you probably weren’t expected that there was going to be a full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. And you probably didn’t expect that Poland will be the central logistical …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 13, 2022 We welcome the announcement by the EU making clear how its member states will implement economic sanctions on Russia with respect to Kaliningrad. We appreciate the unprecedented economic measures that our Allies and partners, including Lithuania, have joined us in taking against Russia for its unprovoked …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE 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 breach of the …
Read More» Remarks Art in Embassies Opening Reception July 12, 2022 Welcome to the house of the American people for the opening of the Art in Embassies exhibition. We have invited you here to discuss the beautiful pieces that are on display in this home, but first, I have a surprise for you. We are joined by …
Read More» 12 July 2022 Bartosz Paturej, ONET: You have been to Przemysl. A very sentimental … Ambassador Brzezinski: Yes, I was there two days ago visiting at the place where my father spent the first 10 years of his life. I got a sense of the Local Roots and global reach of Przemysl, both in terms …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 10, 2022 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Warsaw July 11-13 to engage with government counterparts, thank Poland for its support of Ukraine, and further enhance cooperation on the climate crisis and European energy security, including opportunities for energy efficiency, nuclear power generation, and …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Saturday, July 9, 2022 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State, is providing nearly $368 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support people affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has pushed nearly 12 million people from their homes. With this additional support, the United States …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . Actions to Take: Travelers should AVOID : Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital lesions. Contact with dead or live wild animals such as small mammals including rodents (rats, squirrels) and non-human primates (monkeys, …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 5, 2022 The text of the following statement was agreed upon by the ministers of sport or their equivalent from the countries and individuals listed at the bottom of the statement. Begin text: Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, facilitated by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent …
Read More» 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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Ambassador Mark Brzezinski’s Remarks Warsaw July 4th Independence Day Celebration Ambassador ’s Residence 30 June 2022 Good afternoon Everyone!! Witamy z całego serca wszystkich Państwa! Welcome to the Chief of Mission Residence (“the CMR” as we call it) for America’s birthday celebration. It’s been two years since we’ve been able to host an in-person …
Read More» Ambassador ’s Residence 30 June 2022 Good afternoon Everyone!! Witamy z całego serca wszystkich Państwa! Welcome to the Chief of Mission Residence (“the CMR” as we call it) for America’s birthday celebration. It’s been two years since we’ve been able to host an in-person 4th of July event, so I’m especially grateful for our …
Read More» 1 July 2022 Radomir Wit, TVN: What about this meeting with President Biden? if I can start by this. Ambassador Brzezinski: Thank you, Radek. First before I answer that question, let me just say I love Open’er. This is so cool! Oh my goodness. I was at DakhaBrakha a little while ago and the energy. It reminded …
Read More» 30 June 2022 Tomasz Dumowski, TVP Info: Mr. Ambassador, welcome: first of all, to celebrate independence – in a few days, the American Independence Day. We got used to thinking that independence is something obvious, and recently we realize that they are dangerous, but especially in Eastern Europe. But what do our countries think about this …
Read More» 30 June 2022 Ambassador Brzezinski: Maja, welcome here. Welcome to the Chief of Mission Residence, the CMR as we call it here in Warsaw. Happy Independence Day. This is for me a particularly special Independence Day. Maja Wojcikowska, TVN: It’s good to be here. But it’s a very special one, because directly everything has changed, especially …
Read More» 30 June 2022 Klaudia Zgiet, Polsat: I would like to ask what is NATO’s new strategy against Russian aggression? Ambassador Brzezinski: Well, Klaudia, it’s all about collective defense, all about bolstering our troop presence around Europe, whether in Poland with a permanent presence at the US Army headquarters in Poznan, the new Garrison that will be there, …
Read More» 30 June 2022 Karol Kostrzewa, PAP: In Madrid, President Biden said that your troops would be permanent in Poland. Can we expect more troops in Poland. If so when and how many? Ambassador Brzezinski: Sure. And so let me say that I’m not going to talk about specific numbers, because the numbers will be adjusted, according to …
Read More» JUNE 29, 2022 The United States responded swiftly and effectively in close cooperation with our NATO Allies to the European security crisis brought about by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The U.S. contributions to the Alliance’s response were enabled by the substantial forces that we had already stationed in and deployed to Europe, including robust prepositioned …
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JUNE 29, 2022 The June 29-30, 2022 NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain will be an historic moment for the Transatlantic Alliance. Building on the President’s first NATO Summit on June 14, 2021, and extraordinary Summits held on February 25, 2022 and March 24, 2022 in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, this Summit …
Read More» 29 June 20222 Ambassador Brzezinski: Thank you all for gathering this afternoon. There is a historic event, particularly pertinent to Poland’s security underway right now in Madrid, Spain. That is the NATO Summit. And as President Biden’s personal representative to Poland, I could not be more proud of the announcements generally, and the Polish specific announcements …
Read More» 29 June 2022 Michal Sznajder, TVN24: Good afternoon, sir. Thank you very .., Ambassador Brzezinski: Good afternoon, Michal. Thank you for having me. Michal Sznajder, TVN24: Sir, what is the significance of today’s announcement by President Biden? Ambassador Brzezinski: Well, let’s first discuss what was announced. A current V Corps Command Headquarters is going to be placed in …
Read More» Targeting Russia’s War Machine, Sanctions Evaders, Military Units Credibly Implicated in Human Rights Abuses, and Russian Federation Officials Involved in Suppression of Dissent FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 28, 2022 The Department of State is taking additional steps to impose severe costs on the Government of the Russian Federation and promote accountability …
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JUNE 28, 2022 Biden-Harris Administration is Driving a Multi-Pronged Response to Global Food Security Crisis President Biden and G7 leaders will announce that they will contribute over $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. Government funding …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» JUNE 27, 2022 Following the further invasion of Ukraine, Russia continues to use natural gas as a political and economic weapon. Russia’s energy coercion has put pressure on energy markets, raised prices for consumers, and threatened global energy security. This was most recently demonstrated by the politically motivated acute disruptions of gas supplies to several …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» JUNE 22, 2022 The U.S.-EU Task Force on European Energy Security met virtually on June 22, 2022 convened by co-chairs Amos Hochstein, U.S. Senior Advisor for Energy Security, and Björn Seibert, Head of Cabinet of the European Commission President, and under the leadership of Ditte Juul Jørgensen, European Commission Director General for Energy, and Melanie …
Read More» 23 June 2022 Joe Scarborough, MSNBC: US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski and US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, thank you so much. Ambassador Brink, so great to have you here with us. I’m curious: how are things going right now, with you getting set up again in Ukraine? And more to the point, we’ve been …
Read More» 20 June 2022 Today, on World Refugee Day, I join people around the world in recognizing the strength, resilience, and humanity of the millions of refugees forced to flee violence, persecution, and war. This is also a moment to honor the incredible generosity of host communities, the private sector, and state and local government across …
Read More» 14 June 2022 Warsaw Stock Exchange Dzień Dobry! Good morning! I am honored to be here today with such an esteemed group of people: policy and IP experts, academics, representatives from the private sector, economists, and scientists. Intellectual property is the lifeblood of modern economies, fostering innovation and development, advancing economic growth, and improving …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 15, 2022 Today, we announced an additional $1 billion in additional military assistance for Ukraine. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing our twelfth drawdown of arms and equipment from U.S. Department of Defense inventories for Ukraine’s defense since August 2021, …
Read More» 15 June 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 that …
Read More» 15 June 2022 Attributed to Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Media) J. Todd Breasseale: This afternoon, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced $1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine. This includes an authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $350 million, as well as $650 million in …
Read More» 15 June 2022 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov 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 from their homes and triggered staggering humanitarian needs. …
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On June 13th, on the occasion of Pride Month, U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski presented an Open Letter of Support to the LGBTQI+ community on behalf of 46 embassies and representations based in Warsaw. The letter carries a positive message, affirming the fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international legal provisions. This …
Read More» 9 June 2022 Wiktor Babinski, Newsweek: Your father was a refugee from Poland after the Nazi invasion and the Communist takeover before having an illustrious career in the US government. You witnessed and studied Poland’s emerging democratic institutions as an exchange student in the 1990s. Now you have the rare opportunity to be the US ambassador …
Read More» JUNE 08, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland. Following President Biden’s trip to Poland in March, the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening our bilateral security and economic cooperation. They also discussed their ongoing support for the people and government of Ukraine in response to Russian …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 8, 2022 The health and productivity of our ocean is under threat. Greenhouse gas emissions are making our ocean warmer, higher, more acidic, and less productive. Meanwhile, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is threatening fish stocks and marine biodiversity, while plastic pollution is choking our …
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U.S. Embassy Warsaw and Służewski Dom Kultury invite you to take part in the Step Afrika! Summer Dance Camp! If you are 13-18 years old and interested in dance, join us for this five-day workshop led by the world famous American dance company Step Afrika! The program will take place July 11-15 at the Służewski Dom …
Read More» French Pier – Port of Gdynia June 7, 2022 Good afternoon and welcome to the temporary home of the USS Gravely. Before we begin to discuss this warship and its important visit to Port Gdynia, I’d like to recognize some Polish merchant vessels that are also keeping our seas safe. We are here in Gdynia …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 3, 2022 In the one hundred days since Russian President Putin ordered his forces to further invade Ukraine, the world has seen the courage and determination of the people of Ukraine as they fight for their country. Since February 24, the United States has provided more …
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PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JUNE 3, 2022 With Ukraine’s assent, the United States and 44 other countries have invoked the OSCE Moscow Mechanism a second time since the start of Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine to investigate reports of human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law by Russian forces in Ukraine. …
Read More» 4 June 2022 Grzegorz Jasinski, RMF: (In the beautiful Ossolineum Building in Wroclaw, we have the opportunity to talk with the Ambassador of the United States in Warsaw, Mark Brzezinski. Hello.) Ambassador Brzezinski: (Hello, thank you for the invitation today. It is wonderful to be in Wroclaw. Thirty years ago, I lived in Poland, now I am …
Read More» 3 June 2022 Wojciech Rogacin, Polska Times: … question regarding Polish and American relationships. Because before you came to Poland four months ago, they were not very best I would say. And after that something has changed. Mr. President Biden came to Warsaw. He made an important speech. And Poland also cooperates with the United States …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 2, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale further invasion of Ukraine on February 24, leading to civilian casualties and widespread reports of war crimes and other atrocities perpetrated by Russia’s forces in Ukraine. The world has seen the extraordinary bravery of the people of …
Read More» June 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 economy …
Read More» 1 June 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, I am …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2022 For over 50 years, people around the world have come together to celebrate Pride Month, when we recognize the beautiful diversity of LGBTQI+ communities while acknowledging that the movement to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons has been one of both struggle and …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2022 In the three months since it launched its unprovoked and brutal further invasion of Ukraine, Russia has consistently failed to meet its strategic objectives. The Kremlin has succeeded only in devastating communities, brutalizing civilians, disrupting Ukraine’s agriculture, and threatening global food security by blocking …
Read More» 28 May 2022 Michael Smerconish, CNN: I’m Michael Smerconish. No, this is not Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this is Warsaw, Poland. Of course we will continue to keep you advised of all the events pertaining to (…) the tragedy of Texas. But I’m here joined by the United States Ambassador to Poland, Mark Brzezinski. Thank you so much …
Read More» 27 May 2022 Ambassador Brzezinski: Thank you for coming to Poland Thank you so much for saying that. Poland is the frontline state of NATO, when it comes to the Ukraine crisis, and the Ukraine crisis at bottom is about the collision between authoritarianism and democracy. We do not know yet how this conflict will end. …
Read More» 31 May 2022 Maksymilian Wysocki, wPolityce: As promised two quick questions. Your Excellency, how does US business find Poland and opportunities in Poland? Is Poland an attractive place for US investment? Ambassador Brzezinski: Poland’s an incredibly attractive place for investment because the most important thing you invest in is people. And Polish people are technically very savvy. …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 25, 2022 The United States, along with the European Union and the United Kingdom, has created the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA). This joint initiative will directly support the efforts of the War Crimes Units of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine (OPG) to …
Read More» 24 May 2022 Russia has demonstrated that it is an unreliable supplier of energy to Europe through unjustified and unacceptable actions such as cutting off electricity and natural gas to Finland, halting natural gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria, and threatening similar actions against other European nations. The United States and the European Commission condemn …
Read More» MAY 19, 2022 I applaud the Congress for sending a clear bipartisan message to the world that the people of the United States stand together with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy and freedom. The resources that I requested will allow us to send even more weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, replenish our own stockpile, and support U.S. troops stationed …
Read More» REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE LOTTE THE PALACE NEW YORK NEW YORK, NEW YORK MAY 19, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Liz, thank you. Thank you for those truly overly generous words. But the one part of that that’s true is that we’ve had a relationship going back many, many years (inaudible). It’s something that …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 18, 2022 Three months ago, we lowered our flag over the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, just days before Russian forces streamed across Ukraine’s border to carry out President Putin’s unprovoked, unjustified war of choice. When we suspended operations at the embassy, we made the point …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 18, 2022 Amidst Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine, the Lukashenka regime in Belarus has found new ways to intimidate and punish its own citizens, including by approving legislation to apply the death penalty to pro-democracy activists and those opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine. Specifically, new …
Read More» May 18, 2022 Good morning! I am thrilled to kick-off this important event on the future of technology and use my voice to say that trust should play a fundamental role in our tech-driven world. I believe democracy is built on a foundation of trust. American and European democracies are vibrant, full of ideas and …
Read More» MAY 17, 2022 On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Jill and I stand in support and solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex, (LGBTQI+) people in the United States and around the world. And we join with Americans across the country to reaffirm our commitment to the ongoing work of …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 17, 2022 The United States affirms today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), that the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons are the same human rights to which all persons are entitled. As enshrined in Article 1 …
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May 16, 2022 WARSAW, POLAND – Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto. The Museum showcases the important history of Jews in Poland over the past thousand years and stands directly across from the Monument to …
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May 16, 2022 WARSAW—U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited Warsaw, Poland from May 14-16. In meetings with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Finance Minister Magdalena Rzeczkowska, Secretary Yellen reiterated the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and welcomed Poland’s strong partnership in holding Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine. …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 14, 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. We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 10, 2022 Leading up to and during Russia’s unprovoked and illegal further invasion of Ukraine, the United States is supporting Ukraine’s continued access to the Internet and to enhance Ukraine’s cyber defenses. These efforts, coordinated across the U.S. government, include: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has provided …
Read More» POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews May 10, 2022 Good evening. It is an honor to be with you today. And what a day it’s been! To the KARTA Center Foundation: gratulacje on 40-years of promoting democracy in Poland. The U.S. Embassy is proud to partner with you on this important event. …
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MAY 09, 2022 THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome, folks. Today I’m joined by Senator Cardin — Ben Cardin; Elissa Slotkin; and the Congresswoman Victoria Spatz — Spartz, excuse me, who — I was just talking to her about still having family back in Ukraine. God love you. I — we’re going to — I’m about to …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 9, 2022 On behalf of the American people, I join the citizens of the European Union in celebrating Europe Day. On this day, 72 years ago, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman put forward the idea for what would eventually become the European Union. His vision became …
Read More» 10 May 2022 Emily Angwin, Al Jazeera: Let’s bring in Mark Brzezinski, who’s the U.S. Ambassador to Poland. He joins us live from Warsaw. Thanks for being on the program, Mr. Ambassador. Firstly, Poland has been instrumental in challenging Russian aggression. Let’s first look at the situation militarily. What’s the latest on the cooperation between …
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“Global Leadership Lessons from the Ukraine Crisis” Mickiewicz Aula, University of Warsaw May 9, 2022 Rector Nowak, Chancellor Grey, Ambassador Schnepf —thank you so very much for hosting me today. I am so honored to be here, at the University of Warsaw, in Poland, now at this time. I’ve been looking forward to my …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 8, 2022 The Department of State is taking additional actions to hold accountable those engaged in human rights abuses, to impose severe costs on the Government of the Russian Federation (GoR), and to degrade the Kremlin’s ability to support Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine and fund …
Read More» MAY 08, 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 at the …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 7, 2022 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 and civilians that led to the Allied victory over …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 6, 2022 More than two months into the Kremlin’s unjustified and brutal war, it is impossible not to be moved by what the people of Ukraine have achieved. It is also impossible not to believe that they will keep succeeding, because they have demonstrated that they …
Read More» MAY 03, 2022 Lockheed Martin Pike County Operations Troy, Alabama THE PRESIDENT: I tell you what, Linda: If I were CEO of this company, I’d be worried. (Laughter.) Well, good afternoon, everybody. And thank you, Jim, for the invitation to be here today and, Linda, for the warm welcome today. And Congressman Sewell — …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 3, 2022 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Poland as you celebrate the 231st anniversary of the signing of your first constitution. As the United States and Poland stand together in the face of Russian aggression, the critical importance …
Read More» 8 May 2022 Sergei Padsasonny, Belsat: [Introduction in Belarusian language.] Hello, Mr. Ambassador. It’s a huge honor for me [that] you host us. Thank you for the first interview for Belarusian independent media. We are meeting on a really special day: anniversary of the victory in the Second World War, 8th of May in Europe, …
Read More» 8 May 2022 Jacek Przybylski, Do Rzeczy: And just in time for Poland to become a serious state and not to live constantly in a limbo between heaven and hell, heaven is when America loves us, and Hell is when you can shout you have betrayed us. You have sold us out again. Your father told …
Read More» Royal Łazienki Museum, Palace on the Isle, Warsaw May 5, 2022 Good evening—it’s wonderful to be here—and can’t think of a better occasion for my first visit to the Royal Łazienki Museum. Minister Sellin, it’s great to see you again, and especially on an evening as special as this one. Professor Wawer, many thanks to you, …
Read More» 2 May 2022 Myroslava Gongadze, VOA: Poland has been very active in supporting Ukraine. As ambassador, how do you feel? Do the other European Union countries share that drive for support for Ukfraine? Ambassador Brzezinski: Poland is the frontline state for NATO now, when it comes to the Ukraine crisis. So it is doing a heavy lift, …
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MAY 2, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Warsaw, Poland — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Congressional delegation held a bilateral meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: “Today, our high-level Congressional delegation had the distinct privilege of meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland, a valued partner in supporting the people of Ukraine in …
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MAY 1, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Warsaw, Poland – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Congressional delegation’s engagements in Poland and Ukraine: “Our distinguished Congressional delegation came to Poland to send an unmistakable message to the world: that America stands firmly with our NATO allies in our support for Ukraine. “As the Russian invasion …
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MAY 1, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Rzeszów, Poland – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press conference with Chairman Jim McGovern, Chairman Gregory Meeks, Chairman Adam Schiff, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congressman Bill Keating and Congressman Jason Crow as part of the U.S. Congressional delegation to Ukraine and Poland. Below is the full transcript: Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, again. …
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APRIL 29, 2022 In 1654, a small ship carrying 23 Jewish refugees sailed into the port of present-day New York City. Fleeing oppression and discrimination, these courageous women and men faced resistance from the colony’s leaders. Nevertheless, they secured the right to remain and became the first Jewish communal presence to settle on American soil. …
Read More» APRIL 29, 2022 On April 28, the U.S.-EU Task Force on Energy Security met in person in Washington to discuss implementation of the March 25 Joint Statement by Presidents Biden and von der Leyen. The meeting, chaired by Amos Hochstein, U.S. Senior Advisor for Energy Security, and Björn Seibert, Head of Cabinet of the European Commission President, reviewed progress …
Read More» 2 May 2022 Tomasz Walczak, Super Express: Welcome, and thank you for joining us. Ambassador Brzezinski: Good morning, Tomasz. Thank you for having me here. Thank you to Super Express. Tomasz Walczak, Super Express : Thank you. And I would like to start with a statement by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin a few days back. He …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 28, 2022 Under the theme “Courage Facing Evil,” today we mark the Day of Holocaust Remembrance and honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. As we remember the horrors of that dark chapter, we are surrounded by descendants of Holocaust survivors who were inspired by …
Read More» APRIL 28, 2022 Roosevelt Room THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good morning. I just signed a request to Congress for critical security, economic, and humanitarian assistance to help Ukraine continue to counter Putin’s aggression and — at a very pivotal moment. We need this bill to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. And our NATO …
Read More» 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 additional resources to …
Read More» APRIL 28, 2022 Today, in concert with his supplemental request to Congress to support Ukraine, President Biden will send a proposal for a comprehensive legislative package that will enhance the United States Government’s authority to hold the Russian government and Russian oligarchs accountable for President Putin’s war against Ukraine. The proposals were crafted in close …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 26, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken expressed his appreciation for Poland’s role in facilitating his travel with Secretary of Defense Austin to Ukraine yesterday to meet with President Zelenskyy …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 25, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Kyiv, Ukraine yesterday to demonstrate the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russian aggression. While in …
Read More» APRIL 22, 2022 On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and throughout this week of remembrance, we reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust when the Nazi regime systematically murdered 6 million Jews and millions of other innocents, including Roma, Sinti, Slavs, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, political dissidents, and many others. We stand with Jewish people …
Read More» Friday, April 22, 2022 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will invest $131 million to counter the impact of Russia’s brutal war on the Ukrainian people and to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience, democracy, economy, and healthcare systems. The Russian Federation’s unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine has …
Read More» APRIL 21, 2022 Fifty-two years ago, millions of people gathered across our country in a rally to protect our planet. This collective action gave birth to a new movement and spurred the creation of landmark environmental laws that protect the air we breathe and the water we drink. Today, we must recapture that spirit and, as I said …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 21, 2022 Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his premeditated, unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war on Ukraine, the ceaseless bombardment of Ukraine’s cities and critical infrastructure by Russia’s forces has created one of the fastest-growing humanitarian crises in decades. This is a tragic and catastrophic war …
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APRIL 21, 2022 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Sorry to keep you waiting a little bit. I had the honor of spending some time with the Ukrainian Prime Minister, who’s in town today. And he is meeting with some of my Cabinet members, including the Secretary of Treasury and others. And we had a — a …
Read More» APRIL 20, 2022 | BY DAVID VERGUN, DOD NEWS At the Pentagon today for a meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said his country will increase its defense spending to 3% of gross domestic product. Blaszczak said the increase will begin next year. He also noted that …
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APRIL 20, 2022 Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Polish Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak in Washington to discuss ongoing security assistance efforts for Ukraine and ways to continue to advance the U.S.-Poland defense relationship. Secretary Austin commended Poland on the …
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APRIL 20, 2022 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Hello Minister Błaszczak, it’s great to see you again, especially at this critical time for European security. You know, in mid-February, we met in Warsaw before the start of President Putin’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine. At the time, I remarked on Poland’s long …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE 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 in the images from the Ukrainian towns of Bucha, Irpin, …
Read More» Dom Spotkan z Historią April 19, 2022 Director Jakubowski, thank you for the warm welcome and to you and your team at Dom Spotkan z Historią for hosting this important exhibition. The Embassy is proud to have partnered with you and your colleagues many times over the years. Director Bloomfield, and team from the United …
Read More» 15 April 2022 Jan Mikruta, Polsat: US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski. Thank you for your time, sir. Ambassador Brzezinski: Hello, Jan. Welcome to the US Embassy’s Chief of Mission residence. So happy to have you here. Jan Mikruta, Polsat: Thank you, sir. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insists that the fate of the war in his country depends …
Read More» 15 April 2022 Mika Brzezinski: US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski has met with Polish officials to discuss their needs, as the refugee crisis stretches into its second month and Ambassador Brzezinski joins us now. And since mark is playing an active role in the Biden administration’s policies here and there and is also my brother, …
Read More» 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 from DoD inventories for …
Read More» 15 April 2022 Diane Macedo, ABC: The UN refugee agency now says more than 4.6 million people have fled Ukraine since the war started. The vast majority of those refugees traveled across the border into Poland, which has taken in more than 2.6 million people. Let’s bring in the US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski …
Read More» 14 April 2022 Steve Clemons, Al Jazeera: Okay, as the war in Ukraine turns into a long slog is the window for a diplomatic solution slowly closing? And was there ever even a window. Let’s get to the bottom line The world is coming to the conclusion that the war in Ukraine could go on for …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 13, 2022 Against tremendous odds, with extraordinary courage, and in the face of Russia’s relentless brutality against civilians, Ukraine’s forces are regaining ground, as Russian forces retreat from Kyiv and the surrounding region. Still, Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine is far from …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 11, 2022 Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Chisinau, Moldova and Warsaw, Poland April 12-15. In Chisinau, Assistant Secretary Noyes will meet with government officials to recognize Moldova’s role in hosting tens of thousands of refugees who have …
Read More» 24 February 2022 Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska, TVN24: Good morning, Mr. Ambassador. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski: Good morning. Kasia. Thank you for having me. Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska, TVN24: You begin your new mission as U.S. Ambassador to Poland in a very difficult time. Ukraine was attacked this morning. The war has just started. What does it mean for you as …
Read More» 5 April 2022 Peter O’Dowd, Here & Now: The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, addressed the UN Security Council through an interpreter today as more evidence emerges of war crimes in Ukraine. Zelensky compared the Russian military to the Islamic State and described in detail how Russian troops tortured and murdered civilians. Before we play that …
Read More» 9 April 2022 Michael Smerconish, CNN: Is there anything left in the cookie jar of sanctions that we have not already hit them with? Ambassador Brzezinski: Thank you for having me. And greetings from Warsaw, Poland. One of the most impacted countries by this crisis? There are more things that we can do. But I think …
Read More» APRIL 08, 2022 Since the outset of my administration, the United States has placed the highest priority on delivering critical military capabilities to Ukraine so it can defend itself against Russian aggression. The entire world has now witnessed the effectiveness of those weapons, as courageous Ukrainian forces have used them to repel the Russian attack …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 8, 2022 On behalf of the United States, I extend best wishes to Roma everywhere on this special day when we celebrate the rich culture, language, heritage, and aspirations of Roma globally, including the generations of Romani Americans who have helped build and continue to enhance …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 7, 2022 Today, in its latest action to impose severe costs on Russia’s defense establishment in response to Putin’s war of choice, the Department of State is designating 29 entities and eight individuals pursuant to E.O. 14024. Russia’s defense establishment is directly responsible for the Kremlin’s horrific campaign …
Read More» APRIL 07, 2022 I applaud the overwhelming vote today in the General Assembly of the United Nations to kick Russia off the UN Human Rights Council. This is a meaningful step by the international community further demonstrating how Putin’s war has made Russia an international pariah. The United States worked closely with our Allies and …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 7, 2022 By suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, countries around the world chose to hold Moscow to account today for gross and systematic violations of human rights in its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war of choice against Ukraine. We have seen growing evidence of Russia’s brutal disregard for international law and human …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON 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. We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, …
Read More» APRIL 06, 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 responsible. As …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE 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 and partners, stand steadfast in support …
Read More» 4 April 2022 David Ignatius, Washington Post: Welcome to Washington Post Live. I am David Ignatius, a columnist for the Post. My guest today will be Mark Brzezinski, the U.S. Ambassador to Poland. We’ll be talking about the war in Ukraine, next door to Poland, the mounting refugee crisis for Poland, and whether there’s a …
Read More» Wesoła Military Base April 5, 2022 Defense Minister Błaszczak, respected leaders of the U.S. and Polish armed forces, thank you for being here for another historic day in our bilateral relationship. I would especially like to thank the U.S. Army in Europe for bringing the tanks for this event. It will be a great honor …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 2, 2022 Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Todd D. Robinson traveled to Poland March 30 – April 2. While in Warsaw, Assistant Secretary Robinson met with Ukrainian civil society organizations. During his visit to Rzeszow, Assistant Secretary Robinson met with the Ukrainian …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON APRIL 1, 2022 The United States deeply regrets the decision by the Russian Federation to block consensus to extend the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM). The SMM provided invaluable reporting to OSCE participating States and the international community on the situation in eastern Ukraine, …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 1, 2022 The United States advanced U.S. foreign policy objectives at the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) during our first session back as a voting member. We worked alongside Ukraine and HRC members to establish a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) – the first ever …
Read More» 3 April 2022 Arthel Neville, Fox News: Let’s bring in now Mark Brzezinski. He is US Ambassador to Poland. Ambassador, first of all I want to ask you, how do you see it? Do you think the West might not remain united against Russia? Ambassador Mark Brzezinski: Well, not from the standpoint in Poland, Arthel. I can …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 29, 2022 The United States applauds recent expulsions of Russian intelligence officers by our partners in Europe and around the world. As our partners have outlined, these actions are in response to these individuals’ activities, which are in contravention of their diplomatic status, and the Russian Federation’s aggression in Ukraine. …
Read More» 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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The U.S. Embassy cordially invites Polish and Ukrainian students, teachers and parents to join the EducationUSA Poland College Day on April 12, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Representatives of 21 American colleges and universities will be available to talk about their educational offer. The College Day is open to anyone interested in studying in the …
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MARCH 26, 2022 The Royal Castle in Warsaw Warsaw, Poland 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 there somewhere. …
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MARCH 26, 2022 PGE Narodowy Stadium Warsaw, Poland Q Mr. President, what do you think about Russia changing its strategy? THE PRESIDENT: I’m not sure they have. Q And what’s the impact of this on you, Mr. President? Tell us about what you saw. THE PRESIDENT: I’ve been to an awful lot of places like …
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MARCH 26, 2022 Presidential Palace Warsaw, Poland PRESIDENT DUDA: Excellency Mr. President, distinguished members of the American delegation: I am delighted, and it is an immensely important moment to us to host you here, Mr. President, the President of the United States of America, along with the members of your delegation — to host …
Read More» MARCH 26, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., met today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Warsaw. The leaders discussed ongoing international efforts to impose powerful sanctions on Russia for its unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine. They also discussed their shared commitment to continue supporting the government and people of Ukraine. President Biden …
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MARCH 26, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov for an update on Ukraine’s military, diplomatic, and humanitarian situation. The President updated the Ministers on U.S. efforts to rally the world in …
Read More» 25 March, 2022 Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport Rzeszów, Poland 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 know, as …
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MARCH 25, 2022 G2A Arena Rzeszów, Poland THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Don’t jump. (Laughter.) You guys are used to jumping. Don’t jump. Anyway, thanks for letting me come and say hello to you all. You know, I’ve been saying this a long time — and the people who travel with me know …
Read More» Friday, March 25, 2022 Rzeszow, Poland ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Welcome. I want to thank President Biden and President Duda for gathering us today. And for all of the humanitarian leaders here who have joined us. You all have devoted your lives to springing into action whenever you see human suffering. But it’s fair to say, I think, …
Read More» MARCH 24, 2022 The United States is proud to be the largest single donor of humanitarian, democracy, and human rights assistance to Ukraine, working closely with our European partners. We remain committed to ensuring those affected by President Putin’s war of aggression, especially vulnerable populations such as women, children, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex …
Read More» MARCH 24, 2022 United States sanctions over 400 Russian elites, Duma members, and defense companies in coordination with the European Union and G7; U.S. has now sanctioned over 600 targets G7 and EU announce sanctions evasion initiative to prevent circumvention and backfilling of our unprecedented sanctions; continue to blunt Central Bank of the Russian Federation’s …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 24, 2022 Today, the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury have taken additional sweeping actions as part of our response, together with our allies and partners, to the Russian Federation’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine. We are steadfast in our commitment to ensuring …
Read More» MARCH 23, 2022 Madeleine Albright was a force. Hers were the hands that turned the tide of history. As a young girl, she found a home in the United States—after her family fled their home country of Czechoslovakia during World War II, and the Iron Curtain came down across Central and Eastern Europe. Her father, …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 23, 2022 Madeleine Albright was a brilliant diplomat, a visionary leader, a courageous trailblazer, a dedicated mentor, and a great and good person who loved the United States deeply and devoted her life to serving it. She was also a wonderful friend to many, including me. …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 22, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Rau discussed continued international efforts to support Ukraine and to respond to the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by Putin’s premeditated, …
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POLAND AND NATO SENATOR JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR. SPEECH BEFORE THE EURO-ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION WARSAW WARSAW UNIVERSITY, WARSAW, POLAND MARCH 25, 1997 I would like to thank Mr. Onyszkiewicz for his kind introduction, and to thank the Euro-Atlantic Association for the invitation to speak here today at Warsaw University. I am privileged and honored to …
Read More» MARCH 20, 2022 This week, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Poland following his meetings in Brussels, Belgium with our NATO Allies, G7 Leaders, and European Union Leaders to discuss international efforts to support Ukraine and impose severe and unprecedented costs on Russia for its invasion. On Friday, March 25, President Biden will travel to Warsaw, Poland, where he …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 16, 2022 The International Court of Justice today issued a significant ruling in Ukraine’s case against the Russian Federation under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The ruling clearly and unequivocally ordered Russia to immediately suspend the military operations Russia commenced last …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 16, 2022 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 …
Read More» MARCH 16, 2022 South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I want to begin by thanking President Zelenskyy for his passionate message this morning. I listened to it in the private residence, and he was convincing. And — significant speech. He speaks for a people who have shown remarkable courage …
Read More» MARCH 16, 2022 President Biden today announced an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine, bringing the total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine to $1 billion in just the past week, and a total of $2 billion since the start of the Biden Administration. The assistance will take the form of direct transfers …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 15, 2022 The world has been transfixed as Russia has perpetrated a premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine. Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread human suffering and casualties, including the deaths of innocent civilians, including children. Today, the Department of State is continuing to …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 15, 2022 The United States, with support from Allies and partners, is taking action to promote accountability for the Russian and Belarusian governments’ human rights abuses and violations within and outside their borders. In doing so, we reiterate our condemnation of President Putin’s premeditated, unjustified, and unprovoked war against Ukraine, as well as …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 15, 2022 The United States is providing over $186 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support internally displaced persons and the more than three million refugees affected by Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war in Ukraine. This will provide further support for humanitarian organizations responding to …
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United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release March 14, 2022 The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Olivia Dalton: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield met today with Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau to discuss the rapid …
Read More» 15 March 2022 Marcin Makowski, Interia: Just a few days ago, we had the situation when Russian rockets hit the military base, next to Lviv, which is 20 kilometers from the Polish border, and explosions were even heard in Polish villages next to the border. Previously in this base in Yavoriv, NATO forces conducted exercises with …
Read More» Readout For Immediate Release Saturday, March 12, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: On March 11, Administrator Samantha Power spoke with Poland’s Undersecretary of State for Economic and Development Cooperation, Paweł Jabłoński about the worsening humanitarian needs among Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s unprovoked violence into Poland. Minister Jabłoński shared that Poland has …
Read More» 14 March 2022 Kirsty Wark, BBC: We’re going to be talking to Warsaw’s mayor on the program. And on Friday, he said Warsaw’s full. The refugees are 10% of Warsaw’s population, something has to happen something but first of all, what do you make of Warsaw’s response? Ambassador Mark Brzezinski: I make that it is an incredible …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY 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 …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 11, 2022 The Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Commerce have taken additional sweeping actions as part of our response, together with our allies and partners, to the Russian Federation’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine. We are committed to ensuring …
Read More» MARCH 11, 2022 Roosevelt Room THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I’m sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve just spoken for some time with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. I told him, as I have each and every time we’ve spoken, the United States stands with the people of Ukraine and their bravely — as they bravely fight …
Read More» MARCH 11, 2022 Today, President Biden and G7 Leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom as well as the European Union will announce new economic actions to hold Putin accountable for his continued assault on Ukraine and further isolate Russia from the global financial system. Each partner will implement actions consistent …
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MARCH 11, 2022 Warsaw Chopin International Airport Warsaw, Poland THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Good morning, good morning. So it was very important for the President of the United States and me to be here on the ground to say hello and to say thank you to all of you for your service, for your …
Read More» Readout For Immediate Release Thursday, March 10, 2022 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Today, Administrator Samantha Power, along with State Department Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration Senior Bureau Official Nancy Jackson, met with Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takács, Moldovan Ambassador Eugen Caras, Polish Ambassador Marek Magierowski, Romanian …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 10, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau on coordinated efforts to provide security and humanitarian support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and premeditated war and its …
Read More» 11 March 2022 Ann Marie Green, CBS: Romania right now meeting with officials about the ongoing war in Ukraine. Earlier this morning, she met with troops in Poland before continuing her overseas trip. So here to discuss is U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski. Thank you so much for joining us, Ambassador. First, I want to …
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MARCH 10, 2022 American School of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland THE VICE PRESIDENT: This afternoon I have invited and asked these very important people to join me for a conversation about their experiences and also their thoughts about what we can do — the United States and our allies in this region and around the world …
Read More» MARCH 10, 2022 Warsaw Marriott Hotel Warsaw, Poland VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Mr. Prime Minister, it’s good to see you. And as part of the strong, enduring, lasting, and deep friendship between the United States and Canada, we find ourselves by coincidence, or maybe fate, to be here in Warsaw at the same time, with …
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MARCH 10, 2022 Belweder Palace Warsaw, Poland PRESIDENT DUDA: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency and distinguished Madam Vice President of the United States of America, distinguished ladies and gentlemen: This is a very important moment in our relations. But, first and foremost, under these circumstances which we are facing right now in Europe, behind our Eastern …
Read More» MARCH 10, 2022 During her trip to Warsaw, Poland, today, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced nearly $53 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to support innocent civilians affected by Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine. This additional assistance includes support to the UN World Food Program (WFP) …
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MARCH 10, 2022 PRIME MINISTER MORAWIECKI: Madam Vice President, it’s so good to welcome you in Poland. Well, lacking those specific circumstances, I’m so happy that we have such a strong alliance with the United States. It’s very important to strengthen the eastern flank, in particular right now, with what is happening in the Ukraine. …
Read More» MARCH 08, 2022 Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order (E.O.) to ban the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal to the United States – a significant action with widespread bipartisan support that will further deprive President Putin of the economic resources he uses to continue his needless war of choice. …
Read More» INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOTEL BRISTOL RZESZOW, POLAND MARCH 5, 2022 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, we really appreciate your presence. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. QUESTION: It’s a great honor for us. SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s very good to be with you tonight. QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, you are one of more than 10,000 American citizens now in Poland. A lot …
Read More» REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOTEL BRISTOL RZESZOW, POLAND MARCH 5, 2022 MS KVIEN: Well, it’s my great pleasure and honor to welcome Secretary Blinken to Embassy Kyiv-West here in Rzeszow, Poland. What you have in front of you, Mr. Secretary, is about 50 folks who have been working night and day since we …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks in Rzeszow, Poland, on March 5, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/codel_small-1-750x450.jpg "U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks in Rzeszow, Poland, on March 5, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]")
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOTEL BRISTOL RZESZOW, POLAND MARCH 5, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, greetings, everyone. I’m particularly pleased to be here with friends and colleagues from the Congress. This is, as always, very powerful to see a bipartisan group of leaders from Congress standing together, coming together in support of Ukraine, and …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Ukrainian civil society organization representatives in Rzeszow, Poland, on March 5, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/civil_society_small-750x450.jpg "U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Ukrainian civil society organization representatives in Rzeszow, Poland, on March 5, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]")
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOTEL BRISTOL RZESZOW, POLAND MARCH 5, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. It’s wonderful to be able to see all of you, except I wish it was not here – I wish it was actually in Kyiv or somewhere else in Ukraine. I’m first of all very sorry that – …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba deliver remarks to the press at the Poland-Ukraine Border, on March 5, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/kuleba_small-750x450.jpg "U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba deliver remarks to the press at the Poland-Ukraine Border, on March 5, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]")
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE POLAND-UKRAINE BORDER MARCH 5, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. The entire world stands with Ukraine, just as I am standing here in Ukraine with my friend, my colleague, Dmytro Kuleba, the foreign minister of Ukraine. We’ve seen an extraordinary surgence of support from around the world against Russia’s aggression …
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REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BRISTOL HOTEL RZESZOW, POLAND MARCH 5, 2022 MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, time for statements, and – for information, there won’t be any questions after the statements because of limited time. Minister Rau, floor is yours. FOREIGN MINISTER RAU: Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, we meeting – our meeting …
Read More» 4 March 2022 Jędrzej Bielecki, Rzeczpospolita: The question which people ask themselves now: is this war is going to come to us across the border? The U.S. had fantastic intelligence before the war, we saw that everything which was published did occur, unfortunately. Now NATO is discussing this No Fly Zone. But still, we have quite …
Read More» MARCH 04, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Warsaw, Poland and Bucharest, Romania March 9-11. Her visit will demonstrate the strength and unity of the NATO Alliance and U.S. support for NATO’s eastern flank allies in the face of Russian aggression. It will also highlight our collective efforts to support the people of …
Read More» MARCH 04, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland to discuss our countries’ response, in close coordination with our Allies and partners, to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, including ongoing efforts to impose severe consequences on Russia. President Biden underscored the United States’ commitment to the …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 3, 2022 Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury have taken additional sweeping actions as part of our response, together with our allies and partners, to the premeditated, unprovoked Russian war against Ukraine. These actions make it clear that there is nowhere to hide for …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 3, 2022 With Ukraine’s agreement, the United States and 44 other countries have invoked the OSCE Moscow Mechanism. This action will establish an expert mission to address our grave concerns regarding the humanitarian and human rights impacts on the people of Ukraine caused by Russia’s further invasion with …
Read More» MARCH 03, 2022 Today, the United States, in coordination with Allies and partners, is targeting additional Russian elites and family members who continue supporting President Putin despite his brutal invasion of Ukraine. These individuals have enriched themselves at the expense of the Russian people, and some have elevated their family members into high-ranking positions. Others …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 2, 2022 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Belgium, Poland, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia from March 3 to 8, 2022. The trip continues extensive consultations and coordination with our NATO Allies and European partners about the Russian Federation’s continued premeditated, unprovoked, and …
Read More» MARCH 02, 2022 Today, the United States, in coordination with Allies and partners, is imposing additional economic costs on Russia and Belarus in response to President Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. The United States will take actions to hold Belarus accountable for enabling Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, weaken the Russian defense sector and its military …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 2, 2022 Russia is engaged in an unprovoked war on Ukraine. At home, the Kremlin is engaged in a full assault on media freedom and the truth, and Moscow’s efforts to mislead and suppress the truth of the brutal invasion are intensifying. On March 1, Russia’s Prosecutor General …
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MARCH 01, 2022 United States Capitol Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court. My fellow Americans. Last year COVID-19 kept us apart. This year we are finally together again. Tonight, we meet as Democrats Republicans and Independents. But most importantly as Americans. With a …
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MARCH 01, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris today had five separate calls with European leaders from NATO’s eastern flank to discuss our collective response to Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The Vice President spoke individually with: Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia; Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins of Latvia; Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte of …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 28, 2022 In coordination with our allies and partners, the United States is taking further measures today against the Russian financial system in response to Russia’s continuing premeditated war against Ukraine. Unwavering in our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, we will continue to act …
Read More» FEBRUARY 28, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden hosted a secure conference call today with Allies and partners about our unified response to Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war on Ukraine. The leaders recognized the bravery of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression and discussed their continued support to Ukraine, including security, economic, and humanitarian assistance. …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 28, 2022 The U.S. Department of State has suspended operations at our Embassy in Minsk, Belarus and authorized the voluntary departure (“authorized departure”) of non-emergency employees and family members at our Embassy in Moscow, Russia. We took these steps due to security and safety issues stemming …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 27, 2022 Our partnership with the people of Ukraine is steadfast and enduring, and we are focused on Ukraine’s urgent humanitarian needs as an important part of our response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack. It is with the welfare of ordinary Ukrainians in mind …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 26, 2022 Ukraine is a sovereign, democratic, and peace-loving nation. The United States and Ukraine have been partners since Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. After Russia invaded and partially occupied Ukraine in 2014, the United States intensified efforts …
Read More» FEBRUARY 26, 2022 We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn Putin’s war of choice and attacks on the sovereign nation and people of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people in their heroic efforts to resist Russia’s invasion. Russia’s …
Read More» Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with NATO Deputy Secretary General Geoana, the OSCE Chair-in-Office represented by Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Przydacz, OSCE Senior Adviser Hart, and EEAS Secretary General Sannino READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 25, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with NATO …
Read More» FEBRUARY 24, 2022 Russia to Face Massive Costs from its Isolation from the Global Financial and Trade System and Cutting-Edge Technology Today, the United States, along with Allies and partners, is imposing severe and immediate economic costs on Russia in response to Putin’s war of choice against Ukraine. Today’s actions include sweeping financial sanctions and …
Read More» FEBRUARY 24, 2022 THE PRESIDENT: Sorry to keep you waiting. Good afternoon. The Russian military has begun a brutal assault on the people of Ukraine without provocation, without justification, without necessity. This is a premeditated attack. Vladimir Putin has been planning this for months, as I’ve been — as we’ve been saying all along. He …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 24, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today by phone with Polish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairman-in-Office Zbigniew Rau to discuss Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine. Secretary Blinken strongly condemned Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine as …
Read More» Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with NATO Deputy Secretary General Geoana, the OSCE Chair-in-Office represented by Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Przydacz, OSCE Secretary General Schmid, and EEAS Secretary General Sannino READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 23, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with NATO …
Read More» FEBRUARY 23, 2022 The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction …
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23 February 2022 Good afternoon, everyone! I am just “a few weeks old” as the new U.S. Ambassador to Poland. I am thrilled that this event is one of my first public speaking engagements. American and European democracies are vibrant, percolating culture plates of ideas because of media freedom. Thank you, thank you, to the …
Read More» Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Today, Administrator Power spoke with Polish Deputy Interior Minister Bartosz Grodecki to discuss humanitarian contingency planning in the face of the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Administrator Power outlined ongoing and planned U.S. humanitarian assistance to the …
Read More» FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin of Russia recognized two regions of Ukraine as independent states and today claimed that recognition to include all of the Donbas region. The Russian Parliament also authorized the deployment of additional Russian forces into this Ukrainian territory. As President Biden and our Allies and partners have made …
Read More» FEBRUARY 22, 2022 THE PRESIDENT: Trying to make up your mind, huh? (Laughter.) Well, good afternoon. Yesterday, Vladimir Putin recognized two regions of Ukraine as independent states and he bizarrely asserted that these regions are no longer part of Ukraine and their sovereign territory. To put it simply, Russia just announced that it is carving …
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This is an important day for American-Polish relations. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski today presented his credentials as U.S. Ambassador to Poland to the President of Poland. “It is a great honor for me to represent the United States in Poland. I am glad that I will be able to work together with our Polish friends to …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 21, 2022 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 …
Read More» FEBRUARY 21, 2022 Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order (E.O.) to respond to President Putin’s action to purportedly recognize the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (DNR and LNR) as “independent” states. President Putin’s action contradicts Russia’s commitments under the Minsk agreements, refutes Russia’s claimed commitment to diplomacy, and undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial …
Read More» United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release February 21, 2022 Today, Russia announced that it will recognize as “independent states” parts of the sovereign territory of Ukraine in its Donbas region, which is currently controlled by Russia’s proxies. This is an unprovoked violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty …
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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. He updated President Zelenskyy …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 21, 2022 We strongly condemn President Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent.” As we said when the Duma first made its request: this decision represents a complete rejection of Russia’s commitments under the Minsk agreements, directly contradicts Russia’s claimed …
Read More» FEBRUARY 21, 2022 We have anticipated a move like this from Russia and are ready to respond immediately. President Biden will soon issue an Executive Order that will prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine. This E.O. will also provide authority …
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FEBRUARY 18, 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak STAFF (THROUGH TRANSLATOR): Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. The press conference after the meeting of the minister of national defense, Mariusz Blaszczak, and Lloyd Austin the secretary of defense of the United States of America. Mr. Minister …
Read More» FEBRUARY 18, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden spoke today with Transatlantic leaders about the likelihood of further Russian aggression against Ukraine. Together they expressed deep concern over Russia’s continued build-up of forces, reiterated their strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and discussed the importance of further economic assistance to Ukraine. They pledged to …
Read More» 22 February 2022 Bartosz Węglarczyk, ONET : Let me start first with the statement you made a few minutes after you met the president and you became an official ambassador. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski: I’m 45 minutes old. Bartosz Węglarczyk, ONET: Forty-five minutes old and into the first crisis in Ukraine and the U.S. embassy staff in …
Read More» FEBRUARY 18, 2022 Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw to discuss Russia’s military activities in and around Ukraine, including in Belarus. The Secretary expressed appreciation for Poland’s strong commitment to NATO defense and deterrence, including its consistent …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 17, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken welcomed the Foreign Minister’s engagement in Kyiv and Moscow and expressed his support for Foreign Minister Rau’s initiative to launch a Renewed European …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York February 15, 2022 AS DELIVERED QUESTION: So we’re talking at the moment when we might see, maybe, a potential shift in the situation around Ukraine, and with an announcement of some Russian forces leaving. So I was – I just want to ask, have …
Read More» SPECIAL BRIEFING AMBASSADOR JULIANNE SMITH, U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO) FEBRUARY 15, 2022 Moderator: Good afternoon. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press briefing. Today we are very honored to be joined by Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. With …
Read More» FEBRUARY 15, 2022 THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, I’d like to provide an update on the crisis involving Russia and Ukraine. From the beginning of this crisis, I have been absolutely clear and consistent: The United States is prepared no matter what happens. We are ready with diplomacy — to be engaged in diplomacy with …
Read More» FEBRUARY 15, 2022 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Dr. Jakub Kumoch, Head of the International Policy Bureau at Poland’s Presidential Chancellery. They discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts related to Russia’s destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine’s border, including Poland’s leadership in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. They also discussed transatlantic coordination …
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14 Fabruary 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will depart on an overseas trip February 15 to meet with senior military and government leaders in Belgium, Poland, and Lithuania. In Belgium, Secretary Austin will meet with Allied defense ministers and NATO leadership to discuss Russia’s military buildup in and around Ukraine, reiterate the …
Read More» FEBRUARY 11, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a secure video call with transatlantic leaders today. The leaders expressed their concern about Russia’s continued build-up of military forces around Ukraine and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They expressed their desire for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, and discussed recent …
Read More» Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with NATO Deputy Secretary General Geoana, EEAS Secretary General Sannino, the OSCE Chair-in-Office represented by Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Przydacz, and OSCE Secretary General Schmid READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 9, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with NATO …
Read More»![Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman virtually joins the high-level inauguration meeting of the Renewed Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) European Security Dialogue from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 8, 2022. [State Department photo by Freddie Everett/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/sherman_small-750x450.jpg "Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman virtually joins the high-level inauguration meeting of the Renewed Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) European Security Dialogue from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 8, 2022. [State Department photo by Freddie Everett/ Public Domain]")
As delivered by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman to the Inaugural Meeting of the Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue, Vienna February 8, 2022 Thank you, Minister Rau, for convening today’s meeting. The United States is grateful to Poland for your leadership and vision as OSCE Chair-in-Office at this critical moment for European security— and for …
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February 7, 2022 The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski’s visit Friday, Feb. 4, to NASA Headquarters in Washington: “It was a pleasure to welcome U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski to NASA last week. “Poland is a valued partner and ally, and as recent …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 5, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Poland on the occasion of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text: The Governments of the United States and Poland held the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on …
Read More»![Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2022. [State Department photo by Freddie Everett / Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/rau_small-1-750x450.jpg "Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2022. [State Department photo by Freddie Everett / Public Domain]")
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 4, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau in Washington, D.C., as part of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Rau discussed collective security and regional issues, including the shared …
Read More» REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE ZBIGNIEW RAU, POLISH FOREIGN MINISTER THOMAS JEFFERSON ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 4, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to have my friend, the Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, here in Washington at the State Department, and the timing could not be better in the …
Read More» February 2, 2022 As part of our commitment to upholding the principles of the rules-based international order and to the security of our NATO Allies, the United States maintains significant combat-capable forces in Europe. These forward-deployed forces help to deter aggression and if deterrence fails, stand shoulder to shoulder with our Allies to maintain security and …
Read More» JANUARY 31, 2022 Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations. Shining a light on Black …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 27, 2022 The Lukashenka regime now holds more than 1,000 political prisoners. These Belarusians, from all walks of life, have been arrested and confined simply because they peacefully exercised their rights to freedom of expression and assembly in response to a fraudulent election and the Lukashenka …
Read More» JANUARY 27, 2022 Today, we attempt to fill a piercing silence from our past—to give voice to the six million Jews who were systematically and ruthlessly murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, and to remember the millions of Roma, Sinti, Slavs, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ individuals, and political dissidents who were killed during the Shoah. It was …
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January 26, 2022 Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak to discuss Russia’s ongoing, unprovoked military build-up around Ukraine. Both leaders expressed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and their continuing commitment to …
Read More» JANUARY 24, 2022 President Biden held a secure video call with European leaders today. They reiterated their continued concern about the Russian military build-up on Ukraine’s borders and expressed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The leaders underscored their shared desire for a diplomatic resolution to the current tensions and reviewed recent engagements with Russia …
Read More» JANUARY 20, 2022 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with National Security Advisors, Foreign Ministers, and other officials from the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of our eastern flank NATO Allies. Mr. Sullivan briefed on U.S. diplomatic efforts related to Russia’s destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine’s border, including Secretary Blinken’s upcoming meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, and …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 20, 2022 The Department of State, working with the U.S. interagency, is aware of several Russian military and intelligence entities that are engaged in information confrontation targeting Ukraine. These activities include the spread of disinformation and propaganda attempting to paint Ukraine and Ukrainian government officials as the aggressor …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 20, 2022 Over many years, Russia has fabricated a set of false narratives that its disinformation and propaganda ecosystem persistently injects into the global information environment. These narratives act like a template, which enables the Kremlin to adjust these narratives, with one consistency – a complete disregard for …
Read More» SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BERLIN-BRANDENBURG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES BERLIN, GERMANY JANUARY 20, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. First, let me say how honored I am by the presence of so many friends, colleagues, leaders across different communities here in Germany, and also leaders in the partnership that links our two countries. I’m …
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Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. B. Bix Aliu recounts a story by Ambassador Brzezinski about the remarkable life and legacy of Jan Nowak-Jeziorański, who passed away seventeen years ago today. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. B. Bix Aliu: It is fitting that Ambassador Brzezinski begins his journey from the U.S. to Poland today. His journey coincides with the anniversary …
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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, and the OSCE Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. In light of Russia’s ongoing and unprovoked military build-up in and around …
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DIPNOTE: HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY JALINA PORTER, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 14, 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. paved the way of peace, justice, pluralism, and civil rights on the global stage. We all owe Dr. King our deep gratitude for the ultimate sacrifices he made to lay the groundwork for freedom and equality for …
Read More» SPECIAL BRIEFING OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON VIA TELECONFERENCE JANUARY 18, 2022 MODERATOR: Thank you operator, and I’d like to welcome everyone to this afternoon’s on-background briefing. I especially appreciate the fact that everyone’s joining us on fairly short notice today. The focus of today’s call will be on information we’ve seen that indicates Belarus could …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 18, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. They discussed the January 10 Strategic Stability Dialogue, January 12 NATO-Russia Council, and January 13 OSCE Permanent Council meetings. The Secretary stressed the importance of …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 17, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ firm commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s unprovoked military buildup. They discussed continued cooperation to …
Read More» SPECIAL BRIEFING AMBASSADOR MICHAEL CARPENTER, U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN EUROPE JANUARY 13, 2022 Moderator: Good afternoon or good morning from the Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press briefing. Today we are very honored to be joined by Ambassador Michael Carpenter, …
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As delivered by Ambassador Michael Carpenter to the Permanent Council, Vienna January 13, 2022 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Foreign Minister Rau, the United States warmly welcomes you to the Permanent Council as OSCE Chair-in-Office for 2022. We welcome your clear statement of priorities for the OSCE in the coming year and look forward to working …
Read More» REMARKS WENDY R. SHERMAN, DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS BRUSSELS, BELGIUM JANUARY 12, 2022 DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Thank you. Hi there. Long day. (Laughter.) Good afternoon. Thank you all very (inaudible). I want to begin by thanking Secretary General Stoltenberg for his warm welcome and hospitality here at NATO, including generously making this facility …
Read More» JANUARY 10, 2022 “We are absolutely committed to the principle nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, just as we are fully committed to the principle nothing about Europe without Europe.” Secretary of State Tony Blinken, January 7, 2022 The United States, along with its Allies and partners, has underscored its readiness to impose significant costs on …
Read More» REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 7, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Very good to see folks here. And to those I haven’t had a chance to say this to, Happy New Year. This morning, NATO’s North Atlantic Council met to discuss our coordinated response to Russia’s …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 3, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of eastern flank NATO Allies. The Secretary and Foreign Ministers discussed Russia’s destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine’s border; the need for a united, ready, and …
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Counselor for Public Affairs James Wolfe and Cultural Attaché Jeanne Briganti recently met with the fourteen alumni of the Fulbright Program in Poland selected to serve for two years as the Fulbright Ambassadors of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission. This is the second edition of the program. Ambassadors, who are chosen from a competitive pool of interested Alumni, represent diverse …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 28, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken emphasized our unshakeable commitment to transatlantic security as the cornerstone for regional stability and prosperity. The Secretary reaffirmed strong U.S. support for Poland’s …
Read More» Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Polish National Security Bureau Chief Pawel Soloch and Head of the International Policy Bureau Jakub Kumoch DECEMBER 27, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Poland’s National Security Bureau Chief Pawel Soloch and Head of the International …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 20, 2021 (…) QUESTION: Marcin Wrona, TVN Discovery from Poland. Ned, on Friday, the parliament in Poland passed a law which will force Discovery, which is one of the biggest American investments in the country, out of Poland. But on the other hand, as I understand, President Duda …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 17, 2021 The United States is deeply troubled by the passage in Poland today of a law that would undermine freedom of expression, weaken media freedom, and erode foreign investors’ confidence in their property rights and the sanctity of contracts in Poland. We encourage President Duda to reaffirm …
Read More» DECEMBER 16, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with National Security Advisors, Foreign Ministers, and other officials from the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of our eastern flank NATO Allies. Mr. Sullivan briefed on the latest U.S. engagements with Russian officials and consulted his counterparts on issues of importance to Transatlantic security. Mr. Sullivan and …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 14, 2021 The United States condemns today’s politically motivated convictions of Belarusian opposition figures Syarhey Tsikhanouski, Mikalai Statkevich, Radio Liberty journalist Ihar Losik, and others in judicial proceedings that do not conform to the rule of law. Belarusian courts harshly sentenced Mr. Tsikhanouski to 18 years, Mr. …
Read More» DECEMBER 09, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of our eastern flank NATO Allies to underscore the United States’ commitment to Transatlantic security and our sacred commitment to NATO’s Article 5. The leaders discussed Russia’s destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine’s border and the need for a united, ready, …
Read More» DECEMBER 09, 2021 In the wake of the devastation of the Second World War, leaders from around the world came together with a shared vision to promote a safer future for all nations by securing and advancing the human rights of everyone, everywhere. On December 10, 1948, thanks to the moral leadership and service of Eleanor Roosevelt …
Read More» DECEMBER 09, 2021 THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello everyone, and welcome to the first Summit for Democracy. This gathering has been on my mind for a long time for a simple reason: In the face of sustained and alarming challenges to democracy, universal human rights, and — all around the world, democracy needs champions. And I …
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Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs Dec. 8, 2021 WASHINGTON — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Polish Chief of the General Staff Gen. Rajmund Andrzejczak today in the Pentagon. The military …
Read More» DECEMBER 06, 2021 “Corruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global anti-poverty and development efforts, and democracy itself. But by effectively preventing and countering corruption and demonstrating the advantages of transparent and accountable governance, we can secure a critical advantage for the United States and other democracies.” President Joe Biden June 3, 2021 Corruption …
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DECEMBER 05, 2021 A month after being sworn in as President, one of the first conversations I had with anyone outside the White House was with our dear friends, Bob and Elizabeth Dole, at their home in Washington. Bob had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and I was were there to offer the same …
Read More» DECEMBER 02, 2021 Thirty-one years ago, the bipartisan passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enshrined our commitment to building a better Nation for all of us. In the years since, we have made profound progress to advance the rights, opportunities, full participation, and economic self-sufficiency of people with disabilities — both here at …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 2, 2021 On December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United States remains steadfast in our commitment and resolve to advance the human rights of persons with disabilities at home and around the world. We urge foreign governments to engage persons with disabilities in the democratic process, to combat discrimination and abuse, counter prejudice, …
Read More»![Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participates in the OSCE Opening Session, in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 2, 2021. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/osce_blinken_small-750x450.jpg "Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participates in the OSCE Opening Session, in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 2, 2021. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]")
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SCANDINAVIAN XPO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN DECEMBER 2, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Ann, thank you so very much. Thank you for today. Thank you for the last year for your leadership as the OSCE chairperson. And thank you as well to the OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid, wonderful to be with …
Read More» 30 November 2021 Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak to discuss the current situation along NATO’s Eastern Flank. He underscored the United States’ enduring commitment to the Alliance and to our strong defense relationship with …
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In the spirit of enhancing the security of international civil aviation, on December 2, 2021 the United States and Poland signed an aviation security agreement that sets forth the legal framework for the reciprocal deployment of In-Flight Security Officers (IFSO) on board certain passenger flights. This agreement will, subject to applicable domestic and international law, …
Read More» NOVEMBER 30, 2021 For decades, World AIDS Day has been recognized as an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in the fight against HIV. This year on World AIDS Day, we are focused on addressing health inequities and inequalities and ensuring that the voices of people with HIV are at the center …
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PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 29, 2021 On November 29, International Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD) Day, the United States commemorates the work of women human rights defenders: all women and girls who work for human rights, all people who defend the rights of women and girls, and all people who defend the …
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NOVEMBER 28, 2021 Over these eight nights, Jews in the United States, Israel, and around the globe will proudly celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. They will light the menorah, spin the dreidel, eat latkes, and tell of how the Maccabees, guided by an abiding belief in their Creator and an inextinguishable commitment to their faith, prevailed …
Read More» NOVEMBER 24, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Poland’s National Security Bureau Chief Pawel Soloch. Mr Sullivan underscored our strong bilateral cooperation on defense issues and welcomed ongoing efforts to strengthen NATO’s deterrence posture. He conveyed strong support for Poland in the face of the Lukashenka regime’s actions that created …
Read More» NOVEMBER 24, 2021 This year, as we again mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we must also grapple with the hard truth that the COVID-19 pandemic has also exacerbated a “shadow pandemic” of violence. Around the world, including in the United States, reports of domestic violence have increased during the …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) is a human rights imperative and one this Administration is committed to championing. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, GBV impeded women and girls’ free and full participation in society. The pandemic has only exacerbated existing gender inequities, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 22, 2021 The Department of State has submitted a report to Congress pursuant to the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 (PEESA), as amended. The report lists two vessels and one Russia-linked entity, Transadria Ltd., involved in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Transadria Ltd. will …
Read More» NOVEMBER 20, 2021 This year, at least 46 transgender individuals in this country—and hundreds more around the world—were killed in horrifying acts of violence. Each of these lives was precious. Each of them deserved freedom, justice, and joy. Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those we lost in the deadliest year on record …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 19, 2021 On November 20, we honor the lives of transgender and gender non-conforming people that have been taken from us by violence rooted in bias and intolerance. Around the world, transgender and gender non-conforming people are subjected to staggering levels of violence, harassment, and discrimination on the …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 15, 2021 From November 15-19, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education are celebrating International Education Week (IEW). This year is the 22nd annual celebration of IEW, a joint initiative by both agencies to highlight the benefits of international education and exchange. International education …
Read More» NOVEMBER 12, 2021 I have always believed that our children are the kite strings that hold our national ambitions aloft — when we invest in their education, we are investing in the future of our Nation. During American Education Week, which marks its 100th anniversary this year, we celebrate the unparalleled power of education to …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 14, 2021 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed U.S. support for Poland in the face of the Lukashenka regime’s cynical exploitation of vulnerable migrants. The actions by the Lukashenka regime threaten …
Read More» NOVEMBER 09, 2021 For generations, millions of Americans have answered the call to serve — taking the sacred oath to defend and preserve our Nation’s ideals of liberty and democracy. These patriots represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice. Our …
Read More» NOVEMBER 08, 2021 For nearly 3 decades, the Berlin Wall stood as a physical symbol of the Cold War, dividing democratic West Berlin from communist East Berlin. Today, we remember the East Germans who escaped and those who died attempting to attain a life of freedom. We recognize the irrepressible human spirit that no wall could contain, …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Today at the UN Climate Change Conference, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins announced the United States’ commitment of $25 million in support towards expanding access to clean nuclear energy. The announcement, also called a “Nuclear Futures Package,” represents efforts …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 2, 2021 A free and independent press holds leaders accountable, protects the rights of citizens, and ensures our communities are well informed. In too many countries, journalists face the threat of violence or imprisonment for their reporting. The United States condemns threats, harassment, and violence targeting journalists and media …
Read More» OCTOBER 29, 2021 The United States of America was founded on an idea: that all of us are created equal and deserve equal treatment, equal dignity, and equal opportunity throughout our lives. Throughout our history — though we have always strived to live up to that idea and have never walked away from it — …
Read More» OCTOBER 21, 2021 From Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized addressing the climate crisis both at home and as a core element of our national security and foreign policy. The climate crisis is reshaping our physical world, with the Earth’s climate changing faster than at any point in modern history and extreme weather events …
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Poland has joined a growing list of nations affirming their commitment to ensuring sustainable space exploration by signing the Artemis Accords, which establish a common set of principles benefiting all of humanity. Grzegorz Wrochna, president of the Polish Space Agency (POLSA), signed the document Oct. 26 during a ceremony attended by NASA Deputy Administrator Pam …
Read More» OCTOBER 25, 2021 The continued spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global threat to our health and safety. COVID-19 has resulted in more than 733,000 deaths in the United States and more than 4,932,000 deaths worldwide. New variants of SARS-CoV-2 have also emerged globally, and variants that are more …
Read More» OCTOBER 18, 2021 General Colin Powell was a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity. The son of immigrants, born in New York City, raised in Harlem and the South Bronx, a graduate of the City College of New York, he rose to the highest ranks of the United States military and to advise four Presidents. He …
Read More» OCTOBER 14, 2021 Today, I am proud that the United States was elected to serve on the UN Human Rights Council for a three year term. I am grateful for the support of nations from around the world for our campaign, and I look forward to the United States once more being a constructive voice …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 14, 2021 Since the earliest days of this Administration, President Biden has made clear that our foreign policy would be grounded in America’s most cherished democratic values: defending freedom, championing opportunity, upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms, respecting the rule of law, and treating everyone …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 11, 2021 On International Day of the Girl Child, the United States joins the global community in recognizing an inherent truth: all girls around the world deserve to live safe, healthy, and empowered lives. Girls are critical participants in our local and global communities, poised to …
Read More» OCTOBER 08, 2021 On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born hero of the American Revolution, who gave his life 242 years ago in defense of our cause to establish a free and independent Nation. Known as the “Father of the American Cavalry” for his leadership and military skills, General Pulaski’s …
Read More» SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Our Nation is under a constant and ever-increasing threat from malicious cyber actors. Ransomware attacks have disrupted hospitals, schools, police departments, fuel pipelines, food suppliers, and small businesses — delaying essential services and putting the lives and livelihoods of Americans at risk. Any disruption, corruption, or dysfunction of our vital infrastructure can have …
Read More» OCTOBER 01, 2021 Cyber threats can affect every American, every business regardless of size, and every community. That’s why my administration is marshalling a whole-of-nation effort to confront cyber threats. I am committed to strengthening our cybersecurity by hardening our critical infrastructure against cyberattacks, disrupting ransomware networks, working to establish and promote clear rules of …
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Charge d’Affaires B. Bix Aliu hosted 30 newly arrived Fulbright Scholars from the United States who will spend the next academic year in different cities across Poland. These U.S. scholars will teach and conduct research at Polish universities throughout the complete 2021-22 academic year. They will be based at universities in Warszawa, Białystok, Opole, Bydgoszcz, …
Read More» SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 Launched by President Joe Biden, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Charles Michel at the U.S.-EU Summit in June 2021, the Trade and Technology Council held its inaugural meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 29, 2021. U.S. Co-Chairs, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Commerce Gina …
Read More» SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 For millennia, Jewish communities have marked Yom Kippur as an occasion to reflect and pray; fast and seek forgiveness; account for past transgressions, and commit to future change. At its core, this sacred and solemn day reaffirms a universal principle at the essence of our humanity: that, through word and deed, we …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 On this International Day of Democracy, we underscore our support for democracy as we strive toward a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. The United States places democracy and human rights at the center of our foreign policy; they are essential elements in achieving and …
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On the 20th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, we honor the memory of those who died and we share the sorrow of those who lost friends and loved ones. We will never forget the great heroism of firefighters, rescuers and all those who risked their own lives and saved others. Our values were not broken then. Today …
Read More» SEPTEMBER 05, 2021 On Rosh Hashanah, Jewish communities around the world celebrate the world’s birth and commemorate the creation of humankind. Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Awe that follow charge those who celebrate to pause, look inward, and reflect on the past year. It is a time to undertake an inventory of the soul, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 The United States strongly condemns the September 4 detention of the Deputy Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, Nariman Dhezlal, and at least 45 other Crimean Tatars by Russian occupation authorities in Crimea. We call on the Russian occupation authorities to release them immediately. This is the …
Read More» AUGUST 31, 2021 THE PRESIDENT: Last night in Kabul, the United States ended 20 years of war in Afghanistan — the longest war in American history. We completed one of the biggest airlifts in history, with more than 120,000 people evacuated to safety. That number is more than double what most experts thought were possible. …
Read More» AUGUST 28, 2021 This morning, I met with my national security team in Washington and my commanders in the field. We discussed the strike that U.S. forces took last night against the terrorist group ISIS-K in Afghanistan. I said we would go after the group responsible for the attack on our troops and innocent civilians …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 29, 2021 The text of the following statement was released initially by the Governments of the United States of America, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» AUGUST 26, 2021 THE PRESIDENT: Been a tough day. This evening in Kabul, as you all know, terrorists attacked — that we’ve been talking about and worried about, that the intelligence community has assessed has [was] undertaken — an attack — by a group known as ISIS-K — took the lives of American service members standing guard …
Read More» AUGUST 26, 2021 As a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 24, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today. Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg shared their views on the August 20 NATO Foreign Ministerial and discussed the situation in Afghanistan. They welcomed Allies’ …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 20, 2021 The following is the text of a Joint Statement by The NATO Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan. Begin text: 1. We, the Foreign Ministers of NATO, met today to discuss the difficult situation in Afghanistan. 2. We are united in our deep concern about the grave events …
Read More» OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 18, 2021 This statement has been co-signed by Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, European Union, Honduras, Guatemala, North Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Senegal, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Begin Text: We are deeply worried about Afghan women …
