Day: February 3, 2023

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Leonid Volkov, Chief of Staff to Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Aleksey Navalny today in Washington.  She expressed the U.S. government’s support for Navalny’s freedom and concern about his health. The Deputy Secretary underscored the importance of democratic processes and […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/31/dhs-center-countering-human-trafficking-releases-fy-2022-annual-report

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra on a range of issues critical to bilateral cooperation, regional security, and global developments.  Deputy Secretary Sherman expressed gratitude for Algeria’s contributions to the resolution of regional conflicts, including Algeria’s support for […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/01/us-department-homeland-security-and-finnish-ministry-interior-enhance-internal

Yesterday, Ambassador James O’Brien, Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination, led an interagency discussion with leading companies and associations across the gold sector.  The meeting focused on the importance of the gold industry’s robust implementation of Russia-focused sanctions and of applying broader due diligence standards, including to Russia-backed actors, such as the Wagner Group, […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/02/statement-homeland-security-secretary-mayorkas-family-reunification-task-force-and

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi yesterday in Washington, DC.  Deputy Secretary Sherman expressed U.S. support for Peru and President Boluarte, and her efforts to affirm Peru’s democracy, ensuring peace, stability, and the unity of the Peruvian people.  Deputy […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/02/dhs-expands-abraham-accords-cybersecurity

The United States strongly condemns the January 30 bombing at a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines district.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the many who lost their lives as a result of this senseless act of terrorism.  It only compounds the tragedy that so many of the victims were security personnel […]

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 its efforts.  These actions will decrease Russia’s ability to wage war and weaken its military-industrial complex. Today, the Department of the Treasury is designating 22 persons, across multiple jurisdictions, who […]