COVID-19 Information
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see…
Sanctioning Evasion Network Supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial Complex
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…
Remarks by A-S Karen Donfried to Ukrainian Refugee Community
My name is Karen Donfried and I am the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.,…
Assistant Secretary Donfried’s Travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland
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…
Secretary Blinken on 20th Anniversary of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief
Twenty years ago today, President George W. Bush announced the creation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Since that historic announcement,…
Remarks by Chargè d’Affaires Crowley at JCM Opening Session Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Good morning. Thank you, Undersecretary Tripodi, Minister Pastorelli, and good to see you again Alessandro. It is my pleasure to join you today at the…
Remarks by Chargè d’Affaires Crowley at the Joint Commission Meeting
Good morning and welcome to Villa Taverna. Thank you all for joining us here today, especially Under Secretary Tripodi. I would like to recognize the…
Remarks by Chargè d’Affaires Crowley for CDP “Italy Meets USA” Hybrid Event
Good evening. Thank you, Dario and Pasquale for inviting me to join today’s event. Ambassador Zappia – thank you for your leadership in support of…
Remarks by President Biden on Continued Support for Ukraine
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…
Defending Ukraine: Yana Zinkevych and Hospitallers
Courageous Ukrainian civilians are making extraordinary contributions in support of their country’s freedom in the face of Russia’s aggression. A ShareAmerica series, Defending Ukraine, profiles…
Remarks by Chargè d’Affaires Crowley at 79th Allied Landing Ceremony
Thank you, Melanie. Admiral Ishee, VADM Gueglio, Ambassadors, mayors, and the family of Mr. Taurelli, good morning. Vorrei dare il benvenuto agli studenti dell'Istituto Comprensivo…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with G7+ Partners on Ukraine Energy Sector Support
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi co-hosted a meeting today with G7 and other key partners to reaffirm collective…
Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute
Are you a student (age 16 – 18) interested in learning about leadership, and exploring global issues, community activism, and American culture? Then apply for…
Significant New U.S. Military Assistance to Ukraine
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…
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2023
Human trafficking is a crime that deprives millions of people of their dignity and freedom. An estimated 27.6 million are currently victims of trafficking worldwide,…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Italian Diplomatic Advisor Talò
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Diplomatic Advisor to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ambassador Francesco Talò, today in Washington. They discussed shared…
$125 Million for Support of Ukraine’s Urgent Energy Systems Needs
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…
Remarks by President Biden Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I’ve spoken before parliaments, kings, queens, leaders of the world. I’ve been doing this for a long time, but this is intimidating following. (Laughter and…
Honoring and Promoting Respect for Freedom of Religion or Belief Globally
This National Religious Freedom Day marks the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786. Under the Virginia Statute authored…