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1,000 days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine:  Statement by Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec

November 19, 2024 Today marks 1,000 days since Russia began its unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The toll has been catastrophic. According to the U.N., Russian forces have killed more than 11,000 Ukrainian civilians, including more than 600 children, and continue to engage in shocking war crimes, including torture of civilians and prisoners of war. ... Read More»

Joint Statement on the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson November 15, 2024 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Romania on the occasion of the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism. Begin Text Endorsed by: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, ... Read More»

The United States Welcomes Additional Endorsers of the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson November 13, 2024 During the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP 29), U.S. Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joined other endorsers of the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy to announce progress to advance the ... Read More»

Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at “Care for the Future” Gala

As prepared for delivery November 13, 2024 Thank you to the Filia Center for the invitation to join you this evening. The U.S. Embassy is delighted to partner with Filia on efforts to advance the rights of women and girls. We all recognize that a great deal of progress has been made in recent decades ... Read More»

Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at the Romanian Military Thinking International Conference

As prepared for delivery November 13, 2024 It is a pleasure to be here for the sixth edition of the Romanian Military Thinking Conference. My sincere thanks to the Defense Staff for the invitation to speak here today at such a timely event. The United States has long recognized the geostrategic importance of the Black ... Read More»