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06 Jan

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Polish Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau Jacek Siewiera

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Polish Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera. Mr. Sullivan expressed the United States’ solidarity with Poland, our close NATO Ally, as it deals with reports of a missile temporarily entering Polish airspace. Mr. Sullivan pledged technical assistance as needed and assured his Polish counterpart that President Biden is following this issue closely. Dr. Siewiera expressed appreciation for U.S. support, and they stated their governments will remain in close contact. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/12/29/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-call-with-polish-secretary-of-state-head-of-the-national-security-bureau-jacek-siewiera/

06 Jan

Imposing Sanctions on Those Supporting Iran’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Production

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The United States is imposing sanctions today on a network of 10 entities and four individuals based in Iran, Malaysia, Hong Kong (PRC), and Indonesia, led by Iran-based Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, for facilitating Iran’s procurement of sensitive goods, including U.S.-origin electronic components, for one-way attack UAVs produced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Self Sufficiency Jihad Organization. The United States is committed to utilizing all available means to expose and disrupt Iran’s growing UAV development and proliferation, which destabilizes the Middle East and could prolong Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine. The United States will continue to work with allies and partners to hold individuals and entities…

04 Jan

A Proclamation To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and For Other Purposes

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1. In Proclamation 9834 of December 21, 2018, the President determined that the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Mauritania) was not making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Trade Act”), as added by section 111(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (the “AGOA”) (title I of Public Law 106–200, . Thus, pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)), the President terminated the designation of Mauritania as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act. …

04 Jan

Joint Statement on Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the European Union, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on behalf of NATO, and a group representing 44 Allies and partner nations. The undersigned condemn Houthi interference with navigational rights and freedoms in the waters around the Arabian Peninsula, particularly the Red Sea. The numerous attacks originating from Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen, including the December 3 attacks against three commercial vessels in the Southern Red Sea connected to 14 nations, threaten international commerce and maritime security. The Houthi-led seizure of the…

02 Jan

Statement from President Joe Biden on Russia’s Aerial Assault on Ukraine

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Overnight, Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since this war began. This massive bombardment used drones and missiles, including missiles with hypersonic capability, to strike cities and civilian infrastructure all across Ukraine. Strikes reportedly hit a maternity hospital, a shopping mall, and residential areas—killing innocent people and injuring dozens more. It is a stark reminder to the world that, after nearly two years of this devastating war, Putin’s objective remains unchanged. He seeks to obliterate Ukraine and subjugate its people. He must be stopped. In the face of this brutal attack, Ukraine deployed the air defense systems that the…

02 Jan

Announcement of U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Outer Limits

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What is the ECS? The continental shelf is the extension of a country’s land territory under the sea. The continental shelf holds many resources (e.g., corals, crabs) and vital habitats for marine life. The portion of the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the coast is known as the “extended continental shelf,” or ECS. The ECS includes the seabed and subsoil, but not the water column. Where is the U.S. ECS? The United States has ECS in seven regions: the Arctic, Atlantic (east coast), Bering Sea, Pacific (west coast), Mariana Islands, and two areas in the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. ECS…

31 Dec

A Proclamation on National Mentoring Month, 2024

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During National Mentoring Month, we celebrate the millions of mentors across the country who step up and give their time, care, and hearts to make sure every young person in our Nation has a fair shot at the American Dream. For most young people, a bond or even a conversation with someone who believes in them can make a tremendous difference in their lives, exposing them to new goals, new ideas, and new ways of doing things. Since day one, my Administration has been working to support those kinds of relationships — in schools, in communities, and in…

31 Dec

Department of State and the Smithsonian Institution Renew Partnership Through Expanded Memorandum of Understanding

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On December 19, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand future collaboration between their two organizations, bringing the world-class expertise and educational impact of the Smithsonian to audiences from around the world via the international reach of the Department of State. Secretaries Blinken and Bunch signed the MOU in the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room at the Department of State. During the ceremony, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth M. Allen delivered opening remarks and Secretary Blinken…

29 Dec

A Proclamation on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2024

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More than 27 million people around the world endure the abhorrent abuse of human trafficking and forced labor, including thousands of people right here in the United States. It is a threat to global security, public safety, and human dignity. During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to ending these predatory crimes at home and across the globe. In 2021, I signed an updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, outlining my Administration’s efforts to prevent trafficking, prosecute perpetrators, and protect survivors. The plan reflects our commitment to standing up for the most vulnerable among…

27 Dec

U.S. Takes Action to Further Disrupt Russian Cyber Activities

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The United States government is taking a series of actions today against cyber actors Callisto Group, Star Blizzard, and COLDRIVER, which are connected to Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Center 18 for long-running cyber espionage campaigns that targeted numerous U.S.-based entities and individuals. The actions build on our longstanding efforts to disrupt Russian cyber activities, hold malicious cyber actors to account and defend against similar activity. The Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging Andrey Stanislavovich Korinets and Ruslan Aleksandrovich Peretyatko for their role in a criminal hacking conspiracy that targeted U.S.-based entities and individuals, including U.S. Department of…