Home Responding to Two Years of Russia’s Full-Scale War against Ukraine and Aleksey Navalny’s Death Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Tomorrow marks two years since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After ten years of conflict, sovereign, democratic Ukraine remains courageous in the face of formidable odds. The United States will continue to stand resolutely with the Ukrainian people in their defense of their homeland. Putin’s war threatens not only Ukraine, but also the security of the United States, our NATO Allies, and the free and open international order we Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation Promoting Accountability in Support of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States is marking Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th by taking actions to promote accountability for human rights abuses and violations. Together, the Departments of State and the Treasury today have imposed visa restrictions and sanctions on 37 individuals in 13 countries. With today’s actions, the United States is addressing some of the most challenging and harmful forms Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Canada , China, Haiti , Sudan , Uganda , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy The United States Disrupts Beltran Leyva Organization’s Drug Trafficking Through Sanctions Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State In close coordination with the Government of Mexico and pursuant to President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy , today the United States Governme Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mexico , United States Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Energy, Global Health Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. In March of 2021, I came here to NATO to affirm President Biden’s commitment to rebuild, to revitalize, to re-energize our core alliances and partnerships. Indeed, they’re our greatest strategic asset: an unmatched network of alliances and partnerships. And I did this at NATO because some back then were questioning its relevance, its capa Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Egypt , Iran , Israel , Korea, North , Qatar , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The Secretary of State On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United States commits to marshaling our full range of policy and diplomatic resources to preventing and responding to gender-based violence around the world. To continue making progress toward the global eradication of gender-based violence, the United States is pairing the updated Terrorist Designations of Iran-aligned Militia Groups Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The Department of State is today designating Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. KSS terrorist activity has threatened the lives of both U.S. and Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS personnel in Iraq and Syria. Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating six individuals affiliated with Iran-aligned militia group Kata’ib Hizballah (KH). Iran, throug Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Iran , Iraq , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism The United States’ Commitment to Countering Iranian Weapons Development and Proliferation Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security. We see the horrific impact of Iran’s provision of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to designated terrorist organizations and militant proxies that directly threaten the security of Israel and our Gulf partners. Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Iran , Israel , Russia , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Science, Technology, and Innovation Observance of International Day of the Girl Child 2023 Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States joins the global community in recognizing the International Day of the Girl and reaffirms our commitment to advancing the rights and empowerment of girls and young women in all their diversity. Around the world, girls disproportionately experience the negative impacts of climate-related disasters; conflicts and humanitarian crises; and have lost years of educatio Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation United States Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Traffickers and Colombian Clan del Golfo Leader Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States is leading global efforts to stop the illicit manufacture and trafficking of fentanyl, a leading cause of death of people age 18 to 49 in the United States. Today, we are taking action to target transnational criminals responsible for a significant portion of the illicit fentanyl, cocaine, and other deadly drugs trafficked into the United States. The United States is sanctioning ten individuals involved in the production of illicit dr Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mexico , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime Actions Against Senior Rapid Support Forces Commanders in Sudan Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur have committed atrocities and other abuses, inducing ethnically motivated killings, targeted abuses against human rights activists and defenders, conflict-related sexual violence, and looting and burning of communities. In response, the Department of State and Department of the Treasury are taking actions against two of its senior commanders. The Department of State is imposin Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Sudan Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance United States Sanctions Russian Financial Elites and a Russian Business Association Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on four prominent members of Russia’s financial elite who have served on the supervisory board of the Alfa Group Consortium, one of the largest financial and investment conglomerates in Russia. We are also imposing sanctions on the Russian Association of Employers the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), a Russian business organization involved in the technology sector of the Russian Fe Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Science, Technology, and Innovation United States Sanctions Three Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Traffickers Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today, as part of the United States whole-of-government strategy to tackle the nation’s overdose epidemic, and in close coordination with the Government of Mexico, the United States is designating three Sinaloa Cartel members involved in the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and other deadly drugs. Illicit production and trafficking of synthetic drugs pose a serious global health and security challenge and directly contribute to the U.S. opioid overdose e Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Global Health Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group. 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Blinken, Secretary of State Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are imposing sanctions on more than 120 entities and individuals across more than 20 countries and jurisdictions in connection with the Russian Federation’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, including facilitators of sanctions evasion. More than one year into Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the effects of our globally coordinated sanctions have forced the Russian Federatio Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Energy Public Designations of Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia, and Valerian Tsertsvadze, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption Antony J. 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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Tomorrow marks two years since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After ten years of conflict, sovereign, democratic Ukraine remains courageous in the face of formidable odds. The United States will continue to stand resolutely with the Ukrainian people in their defense of their homeland. Putin’s war threatens not only Ukraine, but also the security of the United States, our NATO Allies, and the free and open international order we
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Regions: Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Countering Terrorism, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation
The United States is marking Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th by taking actions to promote accountability for human rights abuses and violations. Together, the Departments of State and the Treasury today have imposed visa restrictions and sanctions on 37 individuals in 13 countries.
With today’s actions, the United States is addressing some of the most challenging and harmful forms
Regions: Canada , China, Haiti , Sudan , Uganda , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy
In close coordination with the Government of Mexico and pursuant to President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy , today the United States Governme
Regions: Mexico , United States
Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Energy, Global Health
Brussels, Belgium
NATO Headquarters
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone.
In March of 2021, I came here to NATO to affirm President Biden’s commitment to rebuild, to revitalize, to re-energize our core alliances and partnerships. Indeed, they’re our greatest strategic asset: an unmatched network of alliances and partnerships.
And I did this at NATO because some back then were questioning its relevance, its capa
Regions: China, Egypt , Iran , Israel , Korea, North , Qatar , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
The Secretary of State
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United States commits to marshaling our full range of policy and diplomatic resources to preventing and responding to gender-based violence around the world.
To continue making progress toward the global eradication of gender-based violence, the United States is pairing the updated Terrorist Designations of Iran-aligned Militia Groups
The Department of State is today designating Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. KSS terrorist activity has threatened the lives of both U.S. and Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS personnel in Iraq and Syria.
Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating six individuals affiliated with Iran-aligned militia group Kata’ib Hizballah (KH). Iran, throug
Regions: Iran , Iraq , United States
Topics: Countering Terrorism
Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security. We see the horrific impact of Iran’s provision of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to designated terrorist organizations and militant proxies that directly threaten the security of Israel and our Gulf partners.
Regions: China, Iran , Israel , Russia , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Countering Terrorism, Science, Technology, and Innovation
The United States joins the global community in recognizing the International Day of the Girl and reaffirms our commitment to advancing the rights and empowerment of girls and young women in all their diversity.
Around the world, girls disproportionately experience the negative impacts of climate-related disasters; conflicts and humanitarian crises; and have lost years of educatio
Regions: United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation
The United States is leading global efforts to stop the illicit manufacture and trafficking of fentanyl, a leading cause of death of people age 18 to 49 in the United States. Today, we are taking action to target transnational criminals responsible for a significant portion of the illicit fentanyl, cocaine, and other deadly drugs trafficked into the United States.
The United States is sanctioning ten individuals involved in the production of illicit dr
Regions: Mexico , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime
Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur have committed atrocities and other abuses, inducing ethnically motivated killings, targeted abuses against human rights activists and defenders, conflict-related sexual violence, and looting and burning of communities. In response, the Department of State and Department of the Treasury are taking actions against two of its senior commanders.
The Department of State is imposin
Regions: Sudan
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on four prominent members of Russia’s financial elite who have served on the supervisory board of the Alfa Group Consortium, one of the largest financial and investment conglomerates in Russia.
We are also imposing sanctions on the Russian Association of Employers the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), a Russian business organization involved in the technology sector of the Russian Fe
Topics: Science, Technology, and Innovation
Today, as part of the United States whole-of-government strategy to tackle the nation’s overdose epidemic, and in close coordination with the Government of Mexico, the United States is designating three Sinaloa Cartel members involved in the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and other deadly drugs.
Illicit production and trafficking of synthetic drugs pose a serious global health and security challenge and directly contribute to the U.S. opioid overdose e
Regions: United States
Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Global Health
Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
The United States will continue to take action ag
Regions: Mali , United States
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation
Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are taking actions against a global sanctions evasion network that facilitates the payment, shipment, and delivery of cash, art, and luxury goods for the benefit of Hizballah financier and Specially Designated Global Terrorist Nazem Said Ahmad. The Treasury Department is designating this network and the State Department is re-advertising its reward offer of up to $10 million for information on Hizb
Topics: Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy
Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are imposing sanctions on more than 120 entities and individuals across more than 20 countries and jurisdictions in connection with the Russian Federation’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, including facilitators of sanctions evasion.
More than one year into Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the effects of our globally coordinated sanctions have forced the Russian Federatio
Regions: China, Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Energy
Today, the U.S. Department of State is publicly designating Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia, and Valerian Tsertsvadze under Section 7031(c) visa restriction authorities, due to their involvement in significant corruption.
These individuals abused their positions as court Chairmen and members of Georgia’s High Council of Justice, undermining the rule of law and the public’s faith in Georgia’s judicial sys
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s family members and associates rely on the illicit drug trade to fund his regime’s violent oppression and abuse of the Syrian people. Today, the United States is taking action, in coordination with the United Kingdom, by designating six of these individuals, and two entities owned by one of those individuals, for facilitating the production and export of the amphetamine-type stimulant known as Captagon in Syria and Lebanon.
Regions: Syria , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy
As the United States continues to support reform, we are also promoting accountability for the actions of those undermining democratic institutions and furthering their agenda for political and personal gain at the expense of peace and stability in the Western Balkans.
Ethnonationalist political parties continue to undermine democratic institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), engage in corrupt behavior, and violate the Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA)
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