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U.S. mulls $255 mln aid for Ukraine in 2022

The United States has increased programming to deter Russian efforts to create and deepen social divisions.

13:10, 29.05.2021

U.S. State Department comments on reshuffle in Naftogaz

The U.S. authorities say trust in Ukraine depends on appointments in its energy sector.

13:35, 29.04.2021

U.S. asks Russia to explain 'provocations' on Ukraine border – media

The United States is concerned by any effort by Moscow to intimidate Ukraine.

10:40, 06.04.2021

U.S. State Dep. releases report on human rights violations in Ukraine

Human rights groups and the United Nations noted significant deficiencies in probes into alleged human rights abuses committed by government security forces.

11:30, 31.03.2021

U.S. State Dep. ready to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons – MFA Ukraine

Kuleba also emphasized the importance of the United States' engagement in the Crimean Platform.

15:40, 02.02.2021

Kuleba congratulates Blinken on appointment as U.S. Secretary of State

Blinken has been a consistent supporter of arming Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

09:25, 27.01.2021

To support Ukraine: U.S. State Dep. explains new sanctions against Nord Stream 2

Nord Stream 2, if completed, would give Russia the means to completely bypass Ukraine, depriving Ukraine of vital revenues and opening it up to further Russian aggressive actions.

22:25, 19.01.2021

U.S. tells European companies they face sanctions risk on Nord Stream 2 pipeline – media

The U.S. source said the State Department is expected to issue a report by Thursday or Friday on companies it believes are helping the Russia-to-Germany pipeline.

11:05, 13.01.2021

MFA Ukraine to dismantle all Huawei equipment – U.S. State Dep.

Huawei provides a common 4G network in Kyiv's subway.

16:30, 23.12.2020

Biden's pick for secretary of state: Blinken's stance on Ukraine

It is known that the nominee's grandfather immigrated to the U.S. in the early 20th century from Kyiv, now the capital of Ukraine.

12:20, 24.11.2020

Biden decides on pick for secretary of State – media

Tony Blinken, a veteran diplomat and longtime Biden ally, has been considered a front-runner for the post.

22:20, 21.11.2020

U.S. Department of State expands sanctions against Nord Stream 2

Sanctions will not apply to persons engaged in repairs and maintenance of Nord Stream 2 or TurkStream.

18:55, 20.10.2020

U.S. sending texts to Russians, offering reward for election meddling evidence

The U.S. Embassy has confirmed to local media that the texts are authentic.

09:50, 07.08.2020

U.S. Department of State prepares sanctions against companies investing in Nord Stream 2 – Pompeo

It's a clear warning to companies aiding and abetting Russia's malign influence projects will not be tolerated, Pompeo said.

22:59, 15.07.2020

U.S. accuses Russia of breaching treaties on nuclear, chemical, biological weapons

The U.S. believes Russia continues to develop chemical weapons, concealing data on CW stocks, as well as maintains an offensive bacteriological weapons program.

12:00, 17.04.2020

White House to propose keeping Ukraine aid intact in new budget – media

The money at issue comes from two programs: one administered by the Pentagon, and the other by the State Department.

09:27, 31.01.2020

U.S. may provide Ukraine with up to US$700 mln in aid in 2020 – envoy

Yelchenko said US$250 million in military aid had already been allocated.

10:21, 15.01.2020

Pompeo postpones travel to Ukraine over situation in Iraq – State Dept.

Pompeo's trip will be rescheduled in the near future and he looks forward to the visit at that time.

09:56, 02.01.2020

U.S. stands with Ukraine as country moves forward with peace talks – State Department

Washington is committed to keep pressuring Russia to live up to its commitments under the Minsk Agreements.

21:00, 05.12.2019

U.S. State Department on Holodomor: Soviet Union could not break spirit of Ukrainian people

Ortagus said Ukraine is again under attack today.

22:40, 23.11.2019

Career diplomats fear Trump retaliation over Ukraine – Foreign Policy

State Department officials find themselves without many defenders in a hyperpartisan fight.

15:20, 26.10.2019

Trump's EU ambassador to testify after Democrats' subpoena – media

Sondland had been set to testify earlier this week, but his appearance was abruptly blocked by the State Department.

23:37, 11.10.2019

WP: Ousted ambassador Marie Yovanovitch tells Congress Trump pressured State Dept. to remove her

She acknowledged months of criticisms by Trump's personal attorney Rudolph W. Giuliani, who had accused her of privately badmouthing the president and seeking to protect the interests of former vice president Joe Biden and his son who served on the board of a Ukrainian energy company.

22:26, 11.10.2019

US Assistant Secretary of State Denise Natali to visit Ukraine in early Oct

Natali will also travel to Warsaw and Krakow.

22:58, 30.09.2019

Ukrainian intelligence, MFA returning from U.S. Ivan the Terrible painting stolen by Nazis during WW2

It was the first case of productive cooperation at the official state level between the two countries in the return of objects cultural heritage illegally taken from Ukraine.

09:00, 10.09.2019

U.S. calls on Russia to release all unjustly imprisoned Ukrainians

The U.S. Department of State also calls on Russia to fulfill all of its commitments made under the Minsk agreements.

21:55, 08.09.2019

U.S. Department of State reveals insights into new sanctions on Russia over Skripal poisoning

The measures will remain in place for a minimum of 12 months.

12:14, 03.08.2019

U.S. Department of State congratulates Ukrainians on parliamentary elections

The United States maintains its unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

10:57, 24.07.2019

U.S. State Department OKs possible sale of F-16 fighters to Bulgaria – media

The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corp.

10:49, 04.06.2019

U.S. condemns Putin's decree on Russian passports in Donbas

Russia's move is an obstacle to the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements.

10:16, 25.04.2019

U.S. State Department looks forward to working with Zelensky – official statement

The U.S. welcomed the OSCE's preliminary report on the elections in Ukraine.

23:45, 22.04.2019

U.S. State Department condemns Russia's sentence of Ukrainian political prisoner Pavlo Hryb

Russia should immediately return Hryb to Ukraine, and vacate his conviction, according to the U.S. Department of State.

21:12, 23.03.2019

U.S. Department of State announces competition to promote Internet freedom in Ukraine

The program should bring together experts to discuss and debate Internet freedom trends, challenges, and policies.

18:35, 09.03.2019

U.S. Department of State creates website to counter Russia's aggression in Ukraine

The new website provides facts, satellite imagery, maps and infographics that pointing Russia's attack against Ukraine and its ongoing aggression.

23:30, 23.02.2019

U.S. State Department: Russia needs to free Ukrainian crews

The official listed the measures with which Washington had responded to Moscow's actions.

12:03, 05.12.2018

U.S. says to issue chemical weapons-related sanctions against Russia – media

The State Department did not say when the next batch of sanctions against Russia would be issued.

12:55, 07.11.2018

U.S. State Department: Attacks on Ukraine's civil society must stop

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland voiced the same demand.

09:46, 06.11.2018

U.S. Secretary of State supports Ukraine in efforts to create autocephalous church

Tolerance, restraint, and understanding are key to ensuring that people with different religious affiliations can live and prosper together in peace, he said.

13:05, 20.10.2018

U.S. State Department: Russia must cancel illegal sham elections in Donbas

The United States has also congratulated Ukraine's Parliament and Ukrainian leaders on extending the law on special status for Russia-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine.

10:11, 12.10.2018

U.S. State Dep. respects ability of Ukraine's Orthodox religious leaders, followers to pursue autocephaly

The United States maintains unwavering support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine and the Russian occupation of Crimea.

22:29, 25.09.2018

U.S. sanctions China for buying Russian fighter jets, missiles – media

The sanctions are related to China's purchase of 10 SU-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and S-400 surface-to-air missile system-related equipment in 2018, the State Department said.

11:16, 21.09.2018

State Department email breach exposed employees' personal information – media

The classified email system was not affected, according to the alert, which was marked "Sensitive But Unclassified."

10:10, 18.09.2018

U.S. State Department condemns announced "elections" in Donbas

U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity remains unwavering.

10:07, 13.09.2018

U.S. State Department: Russia must pull its forces out of Ukraine

The U.S. representative reiterates Russia must fully implement the Minsk peace agreements on Donbas.

10:56, 16.08.2018

U.S. State Department: Russia "without a doubt responsible" for shooting down MH17

The U.S. position on the MH17 catastrophe has not changed.

13:45, 19.07.2018

U.S. says Nord Stream 2 to exacerbate Europe's dependence on Russian-sourced energy

By contrast, the United States commends the historic progress being made on the Southern Gas Corridor in Azerbaijan and Turkey, which could bring Caspian gas from Azerbaijan to countries across Europe by 2020.

18:38, 30.06.2018

U.S. State Dept reiterates its Crimea policy after Trump's alleged "Crimea is Russian" remarks

Earlier, Buzzfeed claimed Donald Trump allegedly told G7 leaders that "Crimea is Russian because everyone who lives there speaks Russian."

10:04, 19.06.2018

U.S. State Dept on warning shots toward SMM in Donbas: Russia should stop its deplorable behavior

Nauert said OSCE SMM risk their lives to protect civilians.

14:18, 17.06.2018

U.S. Congress proposes enlarge assistance to Ukraine in 2019

The fiscal year 2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill provides for $441 million in assistance to Ukraine.

14:55, 16.06.2018

U.S. State Department warns Americans of terrorism threat at World Cup in Russia

The State Department urged U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Russia.

12:45, 16.06.2018