The Secretary of State Archives

Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine

Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 18, 2023 Based on a careful analysis of the law and available facts, I have determined that members of Russia’s forces and other Russian officials have committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Members of Russia’s forces have committed execution-style killings ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 21 February, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Crimes Against Humanity, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, Ukraine

Commemorating the International Day of Democracy 

Commemorating the International Day of Democracy PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 On this International Day of Democracy, we underscore our support for democracy as we strive toward a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. The United States places democracy and human rights at the center of our foreign policy; ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 14 September, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: and Labor, Bureau of Democracy, democracy, Human Rights, Office of the Spokesperson, Summit for Democracy, The Secretary of State