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Six months ago, on February 24, the Kremlin launched a premeditated and full-scale war of aggression against its sovereign neighbor, Ukraine. The world has been awed by Ukrainian strength and courage. On August 24, we celebrate National Day with all Ukrainians. Our latest digital story, 182 Days, shines an unflinching light on the brutality and lack of regard for civilian life that has characterized the Russian invasion of Ukraine from the very beginning and continues to this very day. Today and every day, we are #UnitedWithUkraine
Secretary Blinken at the Crimea Platform Summit
"In my remarks to the Crimea Platform Summit, I urged the international community to keep raising the costs and pressure on President Putin and his enablers until all Russian troops leave Ukraine. Crimea is Ukraine. That was our position in 2014, and it remains in 2022," Secretary Blinken on Twitter (video).
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Accountability for War Crimes and Other Atrocities in Ukraine
"Russia's filtration operations in Ukraine are devastating the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians. A new Conflict Observatory report shines a light on these and other atrocities. We will continue to work to hold Russian officials accountable," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the latest update on the Conflict Observatory program.
The Kremlin's Illegitimate Tribunals in Mariupol
"By planning to hold so-called 'tribunals' in Russia-controlled Mariupol against Ukraine's brave defenders, the Kremlin is attempting to deflect responsibility for President Putin's war of aggression and distract from overwhelming evidence of the atrocities Russian forces have committed in Ukraine," Department Spokesperson Ned Price in a press statement.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on NPR
Global Food Security
U.S. Efforts to Support Global Food Security
Peace and Security
Professor Sarah Cleveland Nominated to International Court of Justice
"We announced the decision by the U.S. National Group of its intent to nominate Professor Sarah Cleveland, an esteemed scholar of international law with extensive experience in multilateral settings, for election to the International Court of Justice in 2023," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement on the nomination of Professor Sarah Cleveland.
Disarming Disinformation
PRC Efforts to Manipulate Global Public Opinion on Xinjiang
"Beijing tries to discredit and drown out discussion of the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang," Spokesperson Ned Price on Twitter. Read about PRC Efforts To Manipulate Global Public Opinion on Xinjiang.
Climate Crisis
Protecting the High Seas
Human Rights
Women's Equality Day
On Women's Equality Day, we celebrate the achievements of women's rights activists and leaders in the United States and around the world. We are committed to a future where all people can fully participate in society. Women's rights are human rights. Check out our GIF for Women's Equality Day.
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Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech
On August 28 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington. He spoke on civil and economic rights, calling for an end to racism. We continue to work toward racial equity and an America and world where all can reach their full potential.
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Our Workforce
Forbes Names Department of State a 2022 Best-In-State Employer
In Memoriam
Remembering the Loss of 13 American Heroes
"On August 26 we honor the memory of the 13 American service members who lost their lives during the terrorist attack on the Kabul airport. We honor their sacrifice and heroism and mourn their loss as well as the lives of the more than 170 Afghans also killed," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement on the 13 American lost service members.
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