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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STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. U.S. Citizens Travelers: Please enroll in step.state.gov to receive alerts & ensure you can be located in an emergency. U. S. Citizens in an Emergency: In Case of Emergency: Call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada); +1-202-501-4444 (overseas); or contact the nearest …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 20, 2023 This week, as Russia’s unconscionable war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great human cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the Ukrainian people, and the strong support for Ukraine across the international community. Today, pursuant to a …
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#AmericanHighlights was a campaign organized by the U.S. Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw to present and promote American companies operating in Poland. Ambassador Brzezinski and AmCham President Tony Housh were patrons of the project. The main topics discussed in individual episodes of the series were corporate social responsibility, educational activities, organizational culture, impact on …
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8 March 2023 Thank you. And thank you, Secretary Blinken. Tony, when Joe selected you to be Secretary of State, he knew that we had so much to do abroad, from putting diplomacy at the center of foreign policy to rebuilding our global partnerships. And with every challenge we’ve faced, you have ensured that we’re …
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8 March 2023 International Women’s Day honors a truth we live every day—that women and girls are essential to success and progress in every aspect of our society. Promoting opportunities for women and girls strengthens security, stability, and prosperity for everyone. And we know that we cannot solve any of the great global challenges of our time if half …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 6, 2023 On Wednesday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. EST, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the White House. The 2023 IWOC Award ceremony will honor a group of 11 extraordinary …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 3, 2023 This week, as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the people of Ukraine as well as the strong support for Ukraine in the international community. Pursuant to a …
Read More» 1 March 2023 Tomasz Setta, TOK FM: Good morning, sir. Ambassador Brzezinski: Good morning, Tomasz. Thank you so much for having me at TOK FM. I’m so honored to be here. Tomasz Setta, TOK FM: It’s a big pleasure for us. Mr. Ambassador, let’s go back first to President Biden’s visit to Poland and Ukraine last week, The …
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28 February 2023 During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the countless women who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity in our Nation. We also reaffirm our commitment to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls in the United States and around the world. We are mindful that we are building on the …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 26, 2023 Nine years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and seized Crimea – a clear violation of international law and of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United States welcomes the efforts of Ukraine’s Crimea Platform to focus global attention on Russia’s continued occupation. The United States does not and …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 24, 2023 The United States will continue to take actions against Russia until it ends its brutal war against Ukraine. Today, the Department of State is taking actions to increase the costs on President Putin’s regime. All targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, which …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 24, 2023 The United States continues to support Ukraine amid Russia’s brutal, unprovoked war. Today, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of the Treasury, we are announcing over $10 billion in assistance, including budgetary support to the Government of …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 24, 2023 One year ago today, President Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine following months of deceit about why Russia had amassed huge numbers of soldiers on Ukraine’s border. It was then that Russia’s forces illegally crossed into Ukraine’s sovereign territory to wage a war …
Read More» 24 February 2023 One year ago, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The United States has rallied the world in response, working with our allies and partners to provide Ukraine with critical security, economic, and humanitarian assistance and leading unprecedented efforts to impose costs on Russia for its aggression. This week, President …
Read More» 24 February 2023 Hello. I’m Mark Brzezinski, United States Ambassador to Poland. Thank you for the invitation to address this meeting of the Europe of the Carpathians conference and for convening this timely and important series of discussions. Today marks one year to the day since Russia unleashed its barbaric, full-scale assault upon Ukraine, causing …
Read More» 23 February 2023 Ambassador Brzezinski: (recording from 2/23 remarks at Royal Castle Gardens.) Poland and America have been linked for over two centuries in the quest for freedom. That is why Poles have come to America and why Americans have gone to Poland for over 200 years, for over 200 years. There is a real history …
Read More» 23 February 2023 Jay Strubberg, Scripps News: One year ago, Russian forces invaded Ukraine with the aim of taking the country in a few weeks. But what they found was a staunch Ukrainian resistance and condemnation from the international community. Chris Stewart, Scripps News: Now, one year later, President Biden is reassuring that support with a …
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Presidential Palace Warsaw, Poland 22 February 2023 THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all very much. And I’m delighted to be here. As some of you may remember, years ago, when we were expanding NATO, I was the one in the United States Senate who was pushing the hardest to expand NATO for membership of many …
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The Royal Castle in Warsaw Warsaw, Poland 21 February 2023 THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Poland! (Applause.) One of our great allies. President Duda, Prime Minister — Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Mayor, and to all the former ministers and presidents, as well as mayors and Polish political leaders from all across the country: Thank you for welcoming …
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21 February 2023 Following his speech in Warsaw today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland in Warsaw to reaffirm the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Poland. President Biden welcomed the Polish government’s decision to select a U.S-based company, Westinghouse, to provide the technology for its first …
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Presidential Palace Warsaw, Poland 21 February 2023 PRESIDENT DUDA: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency, Mr. President; ministers, distinguished ambassadors, and distinguished guests gathered here today; our dear American friends, our allies. Mr. President, first and foremost, on behalf of myself and the entire Polish delegation but also on behalf of the entire Polish society and …
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21 February 2023 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Warsaw. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the leaders reflected on their shared efforts to support Ukraine, impose consequences on Russia, and strengthen NATO. President Biden praised the generous support of …
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The Gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw February 21, 2023 Szanowni Państwo: To jest historyczny moment! Nigdy wcześniej Prezydent USA nie był w Polsce dwa razy w ciągu tego samego roku. Prezydent Biden dba o Polskę, dba o Was i dba o Wasze bezpieczeństwo. Ladies and gentlemen: these are historic times in the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 16, 2023 Media Advisory for President Joe Biden’s Remarks in Poland From February 20th – 22nd, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Poland.On Tuesday, February 21st the President will deliver remarks ahead of the one year anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, addressing how the United States has rallied the world to …
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ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS Gardens of the Royal Castle, Warsaw, Poland 2:00 PM, February 21st, 2023 Location: This event will be held at the Gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland. Guests may enter the site by walking to security stations on Wybrzeże Gdańskie in front of the Gardens. Please note that many road closures …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 14, 2023 The Conflict Observatory, a program supported by the U.S. Department of State, released an independent report today detailing a vast network of Russia-run sites and processes used to relocate thousands of Ukraine’s children to areas under Russian government control. The unlawful transfer and deportation of protected …
Read More» FEBRUARY 10, 2023 From February 20th – 22nd, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Poland. He will meet with President Andrzej Duda of Poland to discuss our bilateral cooperation as well as our collective efforts to support Ukraine and bolster NATO’s deterrence. He will also meet with the leaders of the Bucharest Nine (B9), …
Read More» 6 February 2023 Jan Mikruta, Polsat: Ambassador Brzezinski, thank you for your time, sir. You must be very busy these days working on the President’s visit to Poland. Ambassador Brzezinski: Jan, “Witamy serdecznie,”, I’m so glad you’re here at the Chief of Mission residence here in Warsaw, the American people’s house in Poland. I’m busy, and every …
Read More» 3 February 2023 Kamil Turecki, ONET: Mr. Ambassador, at the very beginning, I would like to say that the world has collapsed for you twice in a year. Do you know what I mean? Ambassador Brzezinski: I don’t. Kamil Turecki, ONET: At first, well, your mom (passed) five years after your your dad, Zbigniew. How are you doing …
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READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 3, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Poland’s national security advisors – Marcin Przydacz, Head of the International Policy Bureau, and Jacek Siewiera, Head of the National Security Bureau – today in Washington. They highlighted the two countries’ …
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3 February 2023 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Poland on the occasion of the 14th session of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text: The Governments of the United States and Poland held the 14th session of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue in Warsaw …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 3, 2023 The United States is announcing today two new security assistance packages to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war. These packages include critical air defense and counter-drone capabilities to help Ukraine defend its people, as well as armored infantry vehicles and …
Read More» 3 February 2023 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with his counterparts from NATO Allies Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. They exchanged views on European security, reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression. They welcomed the ongoing provision of security assistance to Ukraine and discussed the importance of continuing to impose …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 1, 2023 The United States, in coordination with our allies and partners, will continue to fully enforce our sanctions against Russia’s war machine and those that support its efforts. These actions will decrease Russia’s ability to wage war and weaken its military-industrial complex. Today, the Department …
Read More» 31 January 2023 During National Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society. This country was established upon the profound but simple idea that all people …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 30, 2023 Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dr. Karen Donfried will travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland January 30 to February 3 to emphasize the United States’ commitment to our European Allies and partners, democracy, and transatlantic security as well as our …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 27, 2023 In recent days, the Kremlin has struck more blows against independent civil society and media. On January 25, a Moscow court ruled to close the Moscow Helsinki Group, Russia’s oldest human rights organization and the inspiration for citizens’ groups monitoring human rights in the Europe-Eurasia region …
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26 January 2023 Tomorrow, Jill and I will pause to mourn the six million Jews who were systematically and savagely murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Holocaust — and to grieve the Roma and Sinti, Slavs, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and political dissidents who were also killed. As we join nations …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 26, 2023 The United States is sanctioning individuals and entities linked to Russia’s para-military Wagner Group and its head, Yevgeniy Prigozhin – including its key infrastructure and associated front companies, its battlefield operations in Ukraine, producers of Russia’s weapons, and those administering Russia-occupied areas of Ukraine. …
Read More» 25 January 2023 THE PRESIDENT: Good almost morning. It’s exactly noon. Thank you for being here. Yesterday marked 11 months since Russia’s brutal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine; 11 months in which the Ukrainian people have showed Putin and the world the full force of their courage and the indomitable determination to live free. And through …
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25 January 2023 Pentagon Press Secretary Brig Gen Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with his Polish counterpart Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak to discuss plans for current and future security assistance to Ukraine. Secretary Austin commended Deputy Prime …
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25 January 2023 Greta Van Susteren, Newsmax; Ambassador. Nice to see you, Ambassador Brzezinski: Greta, welcome back to Poland. Thank you for coming. Greta Van Susteren, Newsmax: I’m happy to be here. Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity. I’ve been here before. We talked about a lot of things. So many fascinating things have happened in Poland. But, …
Read More» 24 January 2023 PAP: A year has passed since you became the US Ambassador to Poland. Please tell us why it is worth being Ambassador here, and what you have managed to accomplish in this period. Ambassador Brzezinski: Polish American relations are the strongest they have ever been across the horizon, across the many dimensions of the …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 19, 2023 The United States is announcing a significant new security assistance package to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing our 30 th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 18, 2023 The United States announced today that we will work with Congress to program an additional $125 million in funding to support Ukraine’s energy and electricity grid against Russia’s continued attacks on utilities and other civilian infrastructure. This funding would come from the recently passed …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 17, 2023 The Lukashenka regime continues to repress the Belarusian people and their democratic aspirations, including with the politically motivated trial in absentia of democratic opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya and other democratic activists on baseless charges. To respond to these human rights abuses, the State Department …
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January 12, 2023 Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will visit Krakow, Poland, and Berlin, Germany, to advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism around the world and support Holocaust remembrance. The Second Gentleman will be in Krakow, Poland from January 26-29. On January 27, Mr. Emhoff will visit the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau. He …
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The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Warsaw Center of Education and Social Innovation and Training (WCIES), and Regional English Language Office in Tallinn are inviting secondary and primary school teachers of English to participate in the MOOC Camp: English for Media Literacy for Educators. This internationally focused program will welcome teachers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and …
Read More» 9 January 2023 Ambassador Brzezinski: Good evening, Kasia. Thank you for having me. Katarzyna Kolenda-Zalewska, TVN24: Welcome to 2023. It’s the beginning of the new year. Ambassador Brzezinski: “Szczesliwego nowego roku.” Katarzyna Kolenda-Zalewska, TVN24: “Szczesliwego nowego roku.” It’s the beginning of the new year. It’s the beginning of a new era, sort of a new chapter. What’s your hope …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 6, 2023 In this first week of 2023, the United States continues to stand strongly behind Ukraine and our European allies and partners by announcing more than $3.75 billion in new military assistance. This assistance includes a $2.85 billion drawdown from stocks of the Department of …
Read More» January 4, 2023 Wesoła, Poland Mr. Deputy Prime Minister Błaszczak, Major General Jabłoński, Brigadier General Lubas, respected leaders and members of the U.S. and Polish armed forces, thank you for being here for another historic day. Ambassador Brzezinski regrets he couldn’t be with us this afternoon, but he and all of us at the …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 22, 2022 We are committed to imposing additional severe consequences on President Putin and his enablers for Russia’s unconscionable war against Ukraine. In the wake of Russian naval operations against Ukrainian ports, including those that are providing much-needed food and grain to the world, the United …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 21, 2022 As Russia continues its brutal attacks against critical infrastructure in Ukraine, the United States welcomes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington, D.C. today to underscore our enduring commitment to the people of Ukraine. Over the past three hundred days, the Kremlin has tried and failed …
Read More» 20 December 2022 Jerzy Dabrowski, Do Rzeczy: Earlier this year, your mother, Emilie Benes Brzeziński, a relative of Edvard Beneš, president of Czechoslovakia in 1935-1938 and 1940-1948, died. She was famous artist-sculptor. As your sister, Mika Brzeziński, wrote: “your mother was an independent and modern woman”. What was your mother like? Ambassador Brzezinski: My mother was an artist, …
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Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov December 15, 2022 Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) delivered 5,000 laptops donated by HP Inc. to support education for internally displaced Ukrainians. USAID/Ukraine Mission Director James Hope joined Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Maryna Popatenko for the handover of the devices in Kyiv. The devices were donated …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 15, 2022 The United States continues to impose costs on Russia for its war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia’s attacks have devastated Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and caused extraordinary death and destruction. Today, we are announcing additional sanctions measures on the Russian Federation and its enablers. Pursuant …
Read More» Press Release December 12, 2022 USAID, with bipartisan Congressional support, is supporting new locally-driven initiatives in Central Europe with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions, civil society, and independent media, which are all pillars of resilient democratic societies. These programs will be implemented by a coalition of partners with deep knowledge of the region, experience …
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 December 9, 2022. [Photo by Freddie Everett/Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/blinken_rau_before_small-750x450.png "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 December 9, 2022. [Photo by Freddie Everett/Public Domain]")
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 9, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Washington with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Rau discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including Poland’s leadership role in humanitarian and security assistance …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 9, 2022 On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) affirming that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Tomorrow, we honor the UDHR and its proclamation that human rights are to be …
Read More» 9 December 2022 Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $275 million to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. This authorization is the Biden Administration’s twenty-seventh drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. This security assistance package …
Read More» AmCham Annual Gala December 5, 2022 Sheraton Grand Thank you, Tony! To begin with, I want to say: “I LOVE AMCHAM!” I have worked with American Chambers around the world. Poland’s AmCham is among the very best. I am so pleased to be here with Olga Leonowicz at this beautiful event. Thank you for inviting …
Read More» December 1, 2022 Good afternoon. It is an honor to address you today and mark the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Temporary Coordination Commission of Solidarity. And it is an even higher honor to do so with Speaker Borusewicz, one of the key leaders of the anticommunist opposition. Thank you, Speaker Borusewicz, the …
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As delivered by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland at the First Session of the OSCE Ministerial Council, Lodz, Poland December 1, 2022 With due respect to our Belarusian colleague, there is a very clear way to stop this fire, to stop it today, and that is for Russia to stop its …
Read More» 30 November 2022 On World AIDS Day, we recommit to ending the HIV epidemic in the United States and around the world and rededicate ourselves to fighting the discrimination that too often keeps people with HIV from getting the services they need and living the full lives they deserve. It was long hard to imagine, …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 29, 2022 Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland will travel to Lodz, Poland November 30 to December 1, where she will attend the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Under Secretary Nuland will reiterate the United States’ commitment to the OSCE’s foundational principles …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 29, 2022 In the midst of Russia’s continued brutal attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Secretary of State Blinken announced today during a meeting of the G7+ on the margins of the NATO Ministerial in Bucharest that the United States government is providing over $53 million to support acquisition …
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29 November 2022 Pentagon Press Secretary Brig Gen Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Polish counterpart Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak to follow up on previous discussions about the current security situation along NATO’s Eastern Flank. The two leaders reaffirmed …
Read More»![A young woman protesting against violence against women and girls by writing messages on her face ,asking to stop violence. [Photo Credit: Fahmida Choudhury Ealin/Shutterstock.com]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/23/16days1-750x450.png "A young woman protesting against violence against women and girls by writing messages on her face ,asking to stop violence. [Photo Credit: Fahmida Choudhury Ealin/Shutterstock.com]")
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 25, 2022 Today we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Despite great strides to prevent and respond to the pervasiveness of gender-based violence around the world, violence remains …
Read More» 23 November 2022 This year, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women— which kicks off the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence—we remember that gender-based violence continues to impact millions of women, girls, and marginalized people around the world, particularly in areas of democratic backsliding, conflict, and instability. The …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 23, 2022 The United States continues to support Ukraine with additional military assistance to help defend itself, including from the Kremlin’s relentless attacks on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, today I am authorizing our twenty-sixth drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine since …
Read More» “The Strategic Benefits of the Nuclear Deal” Ambassador Mark Brzezinski Open Eyes Economy Summit November 22, 2022 ICE Krakow Congress Center Dzien Dobry. It is an honor to be here, thank you to the Open Eyes Economy Summit Program Council for having me and for organizing this special event. To the leaders in this …
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20 November 2022 There is no place for violence, hatred, and bigotry in America. Yet, tragically, as last night’s attack in Colorado Springs reminds us, too many LGBTQI+ people in the United States—and around the world—continue to face unconscionable attacks. This is especially true for transgender Americans. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 18, 2022 The Conflict Observatory, a program supported by the U.S. Department of State, released an independent report today that details numerous instances of unjust detentions and disappearances in Kherson, Ukraine, as they relate to Russia’s ongoing filtration operations. Russia must halt these operations and withdraw its forces …
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17 November 2022 I, the undersigned Chief of Mission, on behalf of the Mission community, commit to leading by example in tackling the climate crisis by enhancing the resilience and sustainability of facilities and operations under my purview and leveraging our actions in our diplomatic outreach. In doing so, I will ensure that the Mission …
Read More» 16 November 2022 Piotr Krasko, TVN24: Mr. Ambassador, like always, it’s an honor to have you here. Ambassador Brzezinski: Thank you for having me here tonight. Piotr Krasko, TVN24: Thank you so much, Mr. Ambassador. For the last 24 hours you are in very close contact with Polish authorities. Whether the results of these meetings and conversations? Ambassador …
Read More» 15 November 2022 Grand Hyatt Hotel Bali, Indonesia THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for being here. I — as you saw, I just met with the leaders of NATO and the G7 and — to talk about the latest events in Europe, and I briefed them on my discussions with President Duda of Poland, as well …
Read More» 15 November 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President Andrzej Duda of Poland and expressed deep condolences for the loss of life in Eastern Poland earlier this evening. President Duda described Poland’s ongoing assessment of the explosion that took place in the eastern part of the country near the border with Ukraine. President Biden …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 15, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau to discuss the explosion in eastern Poland. The Secretary expressed condolences for the two Polish lives lost and reiterated full U.S. support for and assistance with Poland’s investigation. Underscoring the strength of NATO’s bonds, the Secretary and the Foreign …
Read More» 15 November 2022 Pentagon Press Secretary Brig Gen Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak to discuss the current security situation along NATO’s Eastern Flank, including reports of a missile strike on Polish territory. Secretary Austin …
Read More» 15 November 2022 The United States strongly condemns Russia’s latest missile attacks against Ukraine, which appear to have struck residential buildings in Kyiv and additional sites across the country. It is not lost on us that, as world leaders meet at the G-20 in Bali to discuss the issues of significant importance to the lives and livelihoods of people around the world, Russia again threatens …
Read More» Palo Alto Networks Event on Cybersecurity November 15, 2022 Ambassador’s Residence Szanowni państwo, drodzy goście. Dear guests, welcome. Thank you for joining us today! I appreciate your participation and interest in this important topic, cybersecurity. Since I’ve been here as Ambassador to Poland, I’ve seen the importance of the strength of the U.S.-Poland relationship. …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 14, 2022 In response to Moscow’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, the United States will continue to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains and impose high costs on President Putin’s enablers, as well as all those who support Russia’s brutality against its neighbor. Today, the Departments of State …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 14, 2022 From November 14-18, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, will celebrate International Education Week (IEW), an annual joint effort to elevate the importance of and the opportunities that international educational exchange brings to campuses and communities, both in the …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 10, 2022 The United States continues to support Ukraine’s brave defenders with additional military assistance to help them protect their country from Russia’s aggression. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, today I am authorizing our twenty-fifth drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations Warsaw, Poland November 9, 2022 AS DELIVERED QUESTION: (In progress) … this region. What is your impression? And how did you feel about the leadership and how did you feel about the people? AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: I felt it was really important for me to go to Ukraine …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations Warsaw, Poland November 9, 2022 AS DELIVERED AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: (In progress) … gratitude firstly to the people of Poland and the Government of Poland for their hospitality and their welcoming to Ukrainian refugees. I’ve spent the past two days, first in Ukraine and now here, where …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations Warsaw, Poland November 9, 2022 AS DELIVERED QUESTION: Madam Ambassador, thank you very much for joining us. Thank you for your time. AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: I am delighted to be here. Thank you for having me. QUESTION: Madam Ambassador, you have been to Ukraine, you have been to – …
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United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release November 9, 2022 The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met with Jacek Siewiera, Chief of the National Security Bureau of Poland today …
Read More» 8 November 2022 On World Freedom Day, we remember the fall of the Berlin Wall and recall the hope felt around the world when freedom triumphed over tyranny. For decades, the Soviet Union ruled Central and Eastern Europe with an iron fist behind an Iron Curtain. But on that cold November night in 1989, the …
Read More» 7 November 2022 On 3 November 2022, the U.S.-EU Task Force on Energy Security met in Washington to discuss implementation of the 25 March Joint Statement by Presidents Biden and Von der Leyen, which aims to help diversify the EU’s natural gas supplies and reduce natural gas demand and consumption. The Task Force builds on …
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6 November 2022 Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, Dr. Celeste Wallander, departed on November 5 to Turkiye and Poland for high-level defense consultations with these key NATO allies. While in Turkiye, Dr. Wallander will participate in the High-Level Defense Group with the Turkish Ministry of National Defense to discuss regional security issues and …
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United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release November 5, 2022 Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will travel to Albania and Poland November 6 to 9 to reiterate the United States’ unwavering support for these two staunch Allies who are working with us …
Read More» 4 November 2022 On November 4, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). This USAI package underscores the continued U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine by meeting their most urgent needs, while also building the capacity of Ukraine’s Armed Forces to …
Read More» 3 November 2022 TVP Info: (Today we are on the campus of SGGW, a university that today hosted US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski, who is my guest.) Hello Mr. Ambassador. Ambassador Brzezinski: Hello Justyna, thank you for having me. TVP Info: This tree is a symbol. Ambassador Brzezinski: It is. It’s a symbol of renewal of …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 2, 2022 We welcome the decision by the Government of Poland to select Westinghouse as its technology partner for the construction of three U.S.-designed nuclear reactors. This agreement will ensure a decades-long strategic energy partnership between the United States and Poland and is a watershed moment …
Read More» 2 November 2022 Today, U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski welcomed the announcement by the Government of Poland that it would select U.S. firm Westinghouse Electric Company to supply three AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland. “I am grateful for the leadership that Prime Minister Morawiecki showed by overseeing the selection of Westinghouse for this …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 1, 2022 On September 30, the Department awarded $47.6 million to Tetra Tech, Inc. of Pasadena, California to provide urgent humanitarian demining assistance to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal war of aggression. Under the terms of the project, Tetra Tech will strengthen the Government of Ukraine’s …
Read More» 31 October 2022 Attributed to Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak to discuss the current security situation along NATO’s Eastern Flank and joint efforts to enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Secretary Austin praised …
Read More» 31 October 2022 During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate Indigenous peoples past and present and rededicate ourselves to honoring Tribal sovereignty, promoting Tribal self-determination, and upholding the United States’ solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations. America has not always delivered on its promise of equal dignity and respect for Native Americans. …
Read More» 2 November 2022 Katarzyna Kolenda-Zalewska, TVN24: An American company, Westinghouse Electric Company, has been selected to build the first nuclear power plant in Poland. They’ve been working very hard to make it possible, not only you, but a lot of people in the administration. So what does it mean? Ambassador Brzezinski: Kasia, thank you for having me …
Read More» 28 October 2022 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Jacek Siewiera, Chief of the National Security Bureau of Poland, to exchange views on a range of shared global policy issues. They affirmed the commitment and resolve of the United States and Poland to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, and discussed …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 28, 2022 The United States continues to support Ukraine’s brave defenders with additional military assistance to help them protect their country. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, today I am authorizing our twenty-fourth drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine since August …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 27, 2022 The United States joins the international community in marking the 24th occasion of International Religious Freedom Day. Freedom of religion or belief is a founding principle of our nation, enshrined in our Constitution. Americans cherish the right to worship, or not worship, as they …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 27, 2022 The armed forces of Ukraine have inspired the world with their tremendous skill, professionalism, and profound courage defending their country from Russia’s brutal and unjustified invasion. The United States along with our Allies and partners have expedited security assistance to Ukraine at a historic pace to …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 26, 2022 On October 26, we commemorate Intersex Awareness Day and honor the many contributions intersex voices have made in the global struggle for inclusion, equality, and dignity for all. The Department of State is committed to promoting and protecting the human rights of all individuals, including intersex …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 23, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, and the United Kingdom. We, the Foreign Ministers of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reiterate our steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 20, 2022 Since Russia launched its unjustified and unprovoked all-out war against Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has worked with Allies and partners around the world to impose an unprecedented range of sanctions and export controls on Russia for its brutal aggression. Moreover, we will continue …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 19, 2022 In coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Treasury designated Russian procurement agent Yury Yuryevich Orekhov (Orekhov) and his companies Nord-Deutsche Industrieanlagenbau GmbH (NDA GmbH) and Opus Energy Trading LLC (Opus Energy Trading) pursuant to Executive Order 14024. Orekhov, via NDA GmbH, is responsible for procuring …
Read More» 19 October 2022 Raphael Minder, Financial Times: Hello, everyone. I’m Raphael Minder. I’m the Central Europe correspondent for The Financial Times based in Warsaw. It’s a huge privilege to be able to speak remote with the two people who are helping shape the relationship between Poland and the United States: Ambassador Mark Brzezinski from Warsaw …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 14, 2022 In the wake of Russia’s brutal missile attacks on civilians across Ukraine, the mounting evidence of atrocities by Russia’s forces, and the firm and unequivocal rejection by 143 nations at the United Nations of Russia’s illegal attempted annexation of parts of Ukraine, the United …
Read More» Kosciuszko Foundation October 13, 2022 Palace on the Water Marek, thank you for the kind introduction. What an honor to be here this morning as you begin this day of critically important dialogue. A very special welcome to the Kosciuszko Foundation Board members joining us from the United States. “Za naszą i waszą wolność” …
Read More» 12 October 2022 Today, the overwhelming majority of the world—nations from every region, large and small, representing a wide array of ideologies and governments – voted to defend the United Nations Charter and condemn Russia’s illegal attempt to annex Ukrainian territory by force. 143 nations stood on the side of freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity—even …
Read More» 11 October 2022 1. We, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), convened today with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Our meeting took place against the backdrop of the most recent missile attacks against civilian infrastructure and cities across Ukraine, leading to the death of innocent civilians. We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible …
Read More» 11 October 2022 On September 11, 1777, Casimir Pulaski rode into battle with the Continental Army, led a skillful counterattack to slow the British advance, and helped save George Washington’s life. Known as the “Father of the American Cavalry,” he would rise to the rank of Brigadier General, continue fighting for American independence in battles …
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11 October 2022 Ten years ago, on the first International Day of the Girl, the United States joined nations around the world to recognize the challenges that girls face and commit to expanding opportunity and equality for them in every part of the globe. Today, on this 10th anniversary, we know that when girls are …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 10, 2022 The Kremlin’s strikes against Ukraine today again place the stakes of Russia’s brutal war into stark relief. Russian bombs hit children’s playgrounds and public parks in Kyiv; wave after wave of missiles struck Kyiv’s city streets and damaged heating and targets without military purpose …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 7, 2022 Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel to Frankfurt, Warsaw, Krakow, Istanbul, and Ankara from October 7-19, 2022. During her trip, the Assistant Secretary will observe U.S. consular operations and meet with foreign government counterparts to underscore our deep and sustained commitment …
Read More» 6 October 2022 Sebastian Napieraj, TVN: Mr. Ambassador we are meeting during the energy day conference, which, of course, is organized by American Chamber of Commerce. (…) what are the possible solutions? Ambassador Brzezinski: Private companies want to respond to the energy crisis. There is a somewhat chaotic situation as it pertains to energy here in Poland, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 4, 2022 At the UN General Assembly, President Biden made it clear yet again that we will support the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. Recent developments from Russia’s sham referenda and attempted annexation to new revelations of brutality against civilians in Ukrainian territory formerly controlled by Russia only strengthens our resolve. United with our Allies and partners from 50 nations, …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Doha, Qatar; Geneva, Switzerland; and Warsaw, Poland October 1-7. In Doha October 1-3, Under Secretary Zeya will reiterate U.S. appreciation for the long-standing friendship between the United States and Qatar …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 The United States unequivocally rejects Russia’s fraudulent attempt to change Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders, including by holding sham “referenda” in Ukraine’s Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya regions. This is a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. In response, the United …
Read More» SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 The United States condemns Russia’s fraudulent attempt today to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory. Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations Charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere. Make no mistake: these actions have no legitimacy. The United States will always honor Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders. We will continue to …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 The Kremlin’s sham referenda are a futile effort to mask what amounts to a further attempt at a land grab in Ukraine. To be clear: the results were orchestrated in Moscow and do not reflect the will of the people of Ukraine. The United …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Warsaw September 29, 2022 The Congress of the United States has approved $288.6 Million in Foreign Military Financing for Poland. This funding, announced by Secretary Blinken in Kyiv September 8 and making Poland one of the largest recipients of Foreign Military Assistance outside of Ukraine, is intended to build the capacity of Poland …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 The United States today committed an additional $457.5 million in civilian security assistance to enhance the efforts of Ukrainian law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to improve their operational capacity and save lives as they continue to help defend the Ukrainian people, their freedom, …
Read More» 26 September 2022 Ambassador Brzezinski: (Good Day) Wojciech, thank you for having me. Wojciech Surmacz, PAP: It’s a great honor to host you in the Polish Press Agency. Thank you so much for accepting the invitation. Ambassador Brzezinski: Thank you for having me Wojtek. I have to say that PAP is a acronym that I grew up hearing …
Read More» SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 This Rosh Hashanah, Jewish communities throughout America and across the globe will celebrate the birth of the world and the beginning of a new year. With the piercing sound of the shofar and the sweetness of apples dipped in honey, the Jewish New Year ushers in a sacred time of reflection, repentance, …
Read More» Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury Nowy Teatr 21 September 2022 Dzień Dobry! What a thrill to open the Masters & Robots Conference in Warsaw! Thank you to Jowita Michalska of Digital University for inviting me to this important global event. I’ve already met many of the speakers that will join you throughout this two-day conference. Get ready …
Read More» Hotel Bellotto 20 September 2022 Good afternoon. Thank you Deputy Marshall Włodzimierz Czarzasty for proposing this event and inviting me. And thank you to the Bronislaw Komorowski Institute and the Amicus Europae Foundation for organizing. It’s an honor to be with you, standing alongside the founding fathers of Poland’s NATO membership. President Kwasniewski, President Komorowski, …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 On Monday, September 19, 2022, representatives of Artemis Accords signatory nations met at the International Astronautical Congress in Paris for the first in-person meeting since the launch of the Accords. At an event co-hosted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Agência Espacial Brasileira (AEB) of Brazil, and the Centre national d’études spatiales (CNES) …
Read More» 19 September 2022 Ambassador Brzezinski: Good afternoon, everyone. Before you comprises the US Embassy nuclear energy team: I’m United States Ambassador Mark Brzezinski, to my right is Ryan Bowles, a senior economic attache from the United States Department of State, and to my left is Robert Rudich, who runs the US Department of Energy’s Office at …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 Together with our Allies and partners, we are delivering the arms and equipment that Ukraine’s forces are utilizing so effectively as they continue their successful counter-offensive against Russia’s invasion. President Biden has been clear we will support the people of Ukraine for as long …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 President Putin’s unjustified war against Ukraine puts millions around the globe at risk of increasing food insecurity. The Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s largest exporters of food, has led to the damage or outright destruction of many of Ukraine’s arterial roads, railways, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 The United States continues to hold the Russian government to account for its war against Ukraine. Today, we are taking actions against major Russian defense entities, key advanced-technology firms that support Russia’s defense industrial base, and financial infrastructure. We are also taking actions against …
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Joint Press Release from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Embassy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. On September 12, 2022, the United States via the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski joined Westinghouse …
Read More» REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE RZESZOW AIRPORT RZESZOW, POLAND SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: I just thought I’d say a few words before we head off to Brussels and reflect for a minute about what we did yesterday in Ukraine as well as what we can expect today in Brussels. This was my fifth …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 It has been seven months since President Putin’s February invasion of Ukraine, and the war’s terrible toll continues to mount. Thousands of civilians killed or wounded, 13 million Ukrainian civilians forced to flee their homes, historic cities pounded to rubble, horrifying reports of ongoing …
Read More» 8 September 2022 David Brennan, Newsweek: … in your time here you’ve seen that kind of transform I’m sure. I was talking to Jonathan as well about your rocky introduction to this post. I’m sure you were very much looking forward to coming back to Poland. But then within a couple of months of your …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 7, 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 the importance of continued close collaboration in the global response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The …
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SEPTEMBER 04, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris today spoke with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland. The Vice President recognized Poland’s generosity and leadership in hosting millions of Ukrainian refugees and providing critical humanitarian assistance, while also providing vital security assistance to help the Ukrainian people defend their democracy from Russia’s ongoing aggression. The Vice …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT VEDANT PATEL, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON BUREAU OF GLOBAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS AUGUST 28, 2022 After weeks of intensive but productive negotiations, the Russian Federation alone decided to block consensus on a final document at the conclusion of the Tenth Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Russia did so in order to block …
Read More» 26 August 2022 Ambassador Brzezinski: Radomir, great to see you again. The last time we saw each other was at Open’er. up in northern Poland. That was amazing. Radomir, I’m here at Campus to share a message, a message that the American people see a special capacity in the Polish people, the capacity of reactive mobilisation. …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 25, 2022 The U.S. Department of State-supported Conflict Observatory program released a report today that includes evidence of Russia-perpetrated filtration operations in, and forced deportations from, Ukraine. The unlawful transfer and deportation of protected persons is a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention on the protection of …
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On August 10, 2022, the first delegations from Poland traveled to the United States as part of the Open World Program funded by the United States Congress, run by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (Open World Leadership Center) and implemented by the American Councils for International Education.The 10-day visit to the United States was …
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MOOC Camp: English for Media Literacy for Educators organized by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, WCIES and Regional English Language Office in Tallinn The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Warsaw Center of Education and Social Innovation and Training (WCIES), and Regional English Language Office in Tallinn invite secondary and primary school teachers of English to participate in the MOOC Camp: English …
Read More» AUGUST 24, 2022 On behalf of all Americans, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. Over the past six months, Ukrainians have inspired the world with their extraordinary courage and dedication to freedom. They have stood resolute and strong in the face of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. And today is …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 19, 2022 As we approach the six-month mark of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal full-scale war against Ukraine, President Putin’s forces continue their assault, inflicting grievous harm on civilians and causing massive destruction of civilian infrastructure. President Biden has been clear that we will continue to support the …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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. …
Read More» 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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