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The U.S. Department of State hosted a Twitter Q&A on U.S.-Russia relations with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul in Moscow, Russia on September 26. Questions were taken concurrently in two languages on Ambassador McFaul’s Twitter account (@McFaul)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Chief Bill Bistransky talks about the new visa agreement on the show “Utro” on TV station “Podmoskovye”. Click on image to view the video (in Russian).
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We at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow are grateful for the expression of condolences for the deaths of American diplomats in Libya.
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Ambassador McFaul met with local Russian organizations such as the Rotary Club of Vladivostok during his visit for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit as part of his commitment to get to know the Russian people and encourage ties between us.
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Non-immigrant Visa Chief Bill Bistransky gives Tina Kandelaki the first visa under the new U.S.-Russia visa agreement which came into effect on September 9, 2012. Read the Ambassador’s latest blog entry for details.
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As part of the Basketball without Borders program in Moscow, NBA players lead a clinic with special needs children on September 15, 2012.
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Georgian Elections
The United States congratulates the people of Georgia for the successful completion of yesterday’s parliamentary elections, and the achievement of another milestone in Georgia’s democratic development.
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U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Richard Norland Congratulates the Georgian People
"We congratulate the Georgian people on the successful completion of their parliamentary election, which represents an historic milestone in Georgia’s democratic development. " Full Text »
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Embassy Environmental Specialists Visit Far Eastern Nature Reserves
Environmental problems like deforestation, habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity and climate change do not recognize international boundaries and affect the entire international community. Mission Russia seeks to enhance environmental collaboration with Russian partners to address these and other challenges that threaten both our countries. Full Text »
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Ambassador McFaul's Blog Entry on USAID
Read Ambassador McFaul's latest blog entry entitled "USAID Leaves a Remarkable Legacy of Achievements" about the 20 years of work and legacy that USAID leaves in Russia. For the full blog text, please visit his blog at http://m-mcfaul.livejournal.com/
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U.S. Department of State Announces American Youth Ice Hockey Envoys to Russia
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with USA Hockey, announces that a group of American youth ice hockey players will travel as Youth Sports Envoys to Moscow, Russia, October 5 – 14, 2012. The upcoming program supports the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission’s efforts to strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and Russia. Press Release Text »
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Russian Consultations on the Bilateral Agreement Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children
Officials of the United States and the Russian Federation met in Moscow September 26-27, 2012 to discuss the implementation of the bilateral Agreement Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children. The Agreement was signed in 2011 by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and in July 2012 it was approved by the Russian Federal Assembly. Full Text »
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U.S. Army Europe Commander Visits Russia
U.S. Army Europe commander Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling traveled to Russia to meet with military and diplomatic leaders to reinvigorate the U.S.-Russia ground forces relationship and further U.S. military commitment to security in the region. U.S. Army Press Release »
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U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission Newsletter
The September 2012 edition of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission newsletter highlighting the most significant achievements of the Commission is now available and can be accessed here »
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OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2012
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), is holding the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) in Warsaw, Poland, September 24 to October 5. The meeting focuses on the OSCE’s human dimension principles. This year, the HDIM features three special topics for comment and consideration: freedom of religion and belief, empowerment of Roma women, and rights of persons belonging to national minorities in OSCE countries. U.S. Statements at the 2012 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting »
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Background Briefing: Readout on the United Nations Security Council P-5+1 Ministerial
Senior State Dept. Official: "We had a political directors meeting with High Representative Ashton for about 90 minutes prior to the ministers joining for a little over 30 minutes. And we had excellent consultations with our colleagues in both settings. And I would say the watch words for both were unity. The P-5+1 remains completely unified in wanting to get the Iranians to consider and to address the concerns of the international community, and that the P-5+1 is completely united in ensuring that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon." Briefing Transcript »
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Remarks by Assistant Secretary Philip Gordon and Coordinator Daniel Rosenblum at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the FREEDOM Support Act
Assistant Secretary Gordon: "Earlier this week we saw another example of the serious challenges we still face with the unfortunate decision of the Russian government to require the closure of our USAID mission in Moscow -- as we’ve said, we deeply regret that decision; we’re proud of everything USAID has accomplished in Russia over the past 20 years; the Russian decision will remove an important element in U.S.-Russian cooperation and halt programs that have brought significant benefits to the Russian people over the last two decades. But I want to be clear: the United States will continue to support civil society, democracy and human rights in Russia, as we will continue our principal engagement with governments and civil society across the FREEDOM Support Act countries, in order to maintain our support for democratic and economic reforms as well as continued stability and security." Full Text »
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Visa Processing Fees to Change Worldwide on April 13, 2012
The United States Embassy in Moscow wishes to inform the Russian public of the following worldwide change relating to fees for non immigrant visa applications. The fee charged for processing an application for most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas (NIV) will increase from $140 to $160 USD beginning April 13, 2012. This and other changes are based on a cost-of-service study required by American law. This study is performed to determine the cost of processing nonimmigrant visas so that these costs can be fully recovered. Please note that receipts for NIV payments made prior to the fee changes will be accepted for 90 days after the fee takes effect.
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Moscow Welcomes Simpler U.S. Visa Rules
“We view the decision of the U.S. authorities to simplify the issue of tourist, business, private and transit visas to Russian citizens as a sign of positive changes in the U.S. visa policy, and will bolster broadening of contacts between our citizens and states,” the Russian Foreign Ministry stated today. The new rules make Russian applicants exempts from personal visa interviews if they apply for same type of visa they have been issues within 47 months. “We presume that this decision meets the spirit of the Deauville visa statement Presidents Medvedev and Obama made in May 2011 and the bilateral agreement on simpler visa formalities, which is being prepared for ratification [by Russia] and hopefully will enter into force soon,” the Ministry said. (Interfax)
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Bilateral Presidential Commission
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The U.S.-Russia Presidential Commission continues to broaden and deepen cooperation between our governments and peoples to advance common interests. The U.S. Department of State and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are pleased to present the 2012 Joint Report on the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission (BPC).