Imposing Further Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine 09/14/2023 11:01 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The Departments of State and the Treasury are imposing further sanctions on over 150 individuals and entities in connection with Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine.  As part of today’s action, the U.S. government is targeting individuals and entities engaged in sanctions evasion and circumvention, those ... Read More»

The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Referendum August 22, 2023 Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson On August 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes presidential term limits, and undercuts the country’s democratic governance. We believe that regular peaceful transitions of power ... Read More»