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The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Philip H. Gordon, implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as national security, NATO enlargement, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, the war on terrorism, and nonproliferation.
Secretary Clinton Appears on Meet the Press
Secretary Clinton (July 26): "Now, every country faces challenges. We have our challenges. Russia has their challenges. And there are certain issues that Russia has to deal with on its own. And we want to make clear that as we reset our relationship, we are very clearly not saying that Russia can have a 21st century sphere of influence in Eastern Europe. That is an attitude and a policy we reject. We also are making it very clear that any nation in Eastern Europe that used to be part of the Soviet Union has a right now as a free, sovereign, and independent nation to choose whatever alliance they wish to join. So if Ukraine and Georgia someday are eligible for and desire to join NATO, that should be up to them....So I think that what we’re seeing here is the beginning of the resetting of that relationship, which I have been deeply involved in. I will be co-chairing a presidential commission along with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. We’ll be following up on what our two presidents said in Moscow. And the Russians know that we have continuing questions about some of their policies, and they have continuing questions about some of ours." -Full Text
Kosovo Joins the IMF and World Bank
Deputy Secretary Steinberg (June 29): "The World Bank and the IMF reflect the cooperation of the broader international community to address the economic challenges that we all face, and they will be important partners for [Kosovo], as you continue the journey that you’ve embarked on over the last decade to build a stronger and more capable Kosovo for all of your people, and they will be important partners for you." -Full Text -Media Note -OPIC signs Investment Agreement with Kosovo
Strengthening the Transatlantic Alliance: An Overview of the Obama Administration’s Policies in Europe
Assistant Secretary Gordon (June 16): "President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and I are committed to reinvigorating and deepening the traditional relationships of confidence and trust we share with Europe. Europe is eager to reciprocate and increase the breadth of our close relationship, one that is based on shared values, including an enduring commitment to democracy, transparency, accountability, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. Today, I will highlight some examples of what the United States and Europe have achieved and what our policy objectives are going forward." -Full Text -Video
For speaking and interview requests on European and Eurasian Affairs, please fax your request to the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs' Office of Press and Policy Outreach at 202-647-5116.
Today the people of the United States join with our friends in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to honor the 20th Anniversary of the Baltic Way protests against Soviet domination that inspired so many people around the world in 1989. Full Text
United Kingdom Congestion Tax
Question on U.S. Government policy regarding the United Kingdom’s Congestion Tax. Full Text
Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Georgia
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Aug. 13): "We think that Russia and other countries in the region should respect Georgia’s internationally recognized borders. Russia has made commitments as part of the ceasefire agreement, and we hope that they will respect the commitments under that agreement." Full Text
Russia-Ukraine Relationship
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Aug. 12): "It is important for Ukraine and Russia to have a constructive relationship....But going forward, Ukraine has a right to make its own choices, and we feel that it has a right to join NATO if it chooses. And, obviously, we support that right." Full Text
The Abduction and Murder of Humanitarian Zarema Sadulayeva and Husband, Alik Dzhabrailov
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Aug. 11): "The United States is deeply saddened and troubled by today’s reports of the abduction and murder of humanitarian Zarema Sadulayeva and her husband, Alik Dzhabrailov. And we do have deepening concern about the violence of those who are advocating human rights, the rule of law, and independent media and humanitarian assistance in the North Caucasus." Full Text
Moldova: Election Observers
Question about harassment of election observers during the elections in Moldova. Full Text
Georgia: One Year After the August War
Statement by Assistant Secretary Gordon before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Full Text
U.S. and Switzerland
Secretary Clinton met with Chief of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Federation Micheline Calmy-Rey. Full Text
U.S.-Russian Relations
Assistant Secretary Gordon delivered statements before the House Foreign Relations Committee (7/28) and House Armed Services Committee (7/30).
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