Foreign Affairs

The White House Announces Guest List for the First Lady's Box for the 2022 State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. - First Lady Jill Biden will welcome selected guests from across the United States to join her in the viewing box for President Biden's State of the Union Address this evening, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Each of these individuals, with their resilience, innovation, service, and courage, were chosen by the White House because they represent policies or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech. The Second...

Updated: Tue Mar 01 2022

Belarus: France does not recognize the results of the supposed referendum ballot (28 Feb. 2022)

France, like its European partners, did not recognize the results of the fraudulent presidential election of 9 August 2020 in Belarus. France does not recognize, either, the results of the supposed referendum ballot held from 22 to 27 February in that country. The vote - held under conditions of violent repression and intimidation that Europe has not experienced for decades and at a time when Belarus has made its territory available for Russia's invasion of Ukraine - provided none of the (...)

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Coun

From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken an historic approach to advancing racial equity, including directing every agency across the whole of the federal government to address the lasting impacts of systemic racism on Black communities. For generations, entrenched disparities in our society and economy, at times...

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Iran - Q&A - (28 Feb. 2022)

Q: Iran repeated this morning that the United States and the E3 have not yet taken the important political decisions that are necessary to concluding the nuclear negotiations. Do you think this week offers the last chance to reach an agreement? A: As we have said a number of times, concluding the negotiations this week is indeed of critical importance.

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William Brodsky, of Illinois, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2023, vice Anthony Frank D'Agostino, term expired. Kathryn Huff, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy), vice Rita Baranwal. Ketanji Brown Jackson, of...

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call with Allies and Partners

President Joseph R. Biden hosted a secure conference call today with Allies and partners about our unified response to Russia's unjustified and unprovoked war on Ukraine. The leaders recognized the bravery of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression and discussed their continued support to Ukraine, including security, economic, and humanitarian assistance. They also discussed...

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Celebration to Mark Black History Month

East Room 2:29 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Dr. Biden. Thank you. Please have a seat, everybody. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. It is so good to meet so many folks and to see so many folks. It's nice to be together, under one roof together, isn't it? And, of course, it is...

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Richard Blum

Dick Blum believed we could build a world that respected the rights and essential dignity of all people. As a businessman, a Regent of the University of California, a philanthropist, and an advocate for human rights, Dick dedicated his life to furthering that vision. Our nation and our world are better for his work. Over the...

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Dick Blum

Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Dick Blum, a successful businessman, humanitarian, and proud son of California who dedicated much of his public life to fighting poverty around the globe. For 16 years, I had the honor of serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee alongside Dick's wife - and one...

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Ukraine - Q&A - (24 Feb. 2022)

Q: What kind of equipment will France be sending to Ukraine? A: I refer you to President Macron's statements.

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on Imposing Additional Severe Costs on Russia

Via Teleconference (February 26, 2022) MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a "senior administration official." We're going to be discussing further restrictive economic measures we're imposing on Russia today in coordination with Allies and partners. For your awareness and not for reporting, the speaker on the...

Updated: Sun Feb 27 2022

Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Japan's Announcement to Hold Russia Accountable

We welcome Japan's announcement today that it will stand with the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States to isolate Russia from the international financial system and our economies. Following Japan's announcement, the entire G7 now supports disconnecting selected Russian banks from SWIFT, restrictions on the Russian Central Bank,...

Updated: Sun Feb 27 2022

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on U.S. Support for the People of Afghanistan

Via Teleconference (February 25, 2022) 3:07 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. And again, thank you for joining us for today's background call on U.S. support for the people of Afghanistan. Today's briefing is on background and attributable to "senior administration officials." The briefing is embargoed until its conclusion. For your awareness only and for...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Joint Statement on Further Restrictive Economic Measures

We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn Putin's war of choice and attacks on the sovereign nation and people of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people in their heroic efforts to resist Russia's invasion. Russia's war represents an...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 25, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:37 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. All right, I just have one item for all of you at the top, which is the week ahead. And I know there are a few topics to discuss today during our time together. On Monday, the President will host a...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Readout of White House Virtual Celebration of Afro-Latino Heritage

Yesterday, as part of Black History Month programming, the White House hosted a virtual Celebration of Afro-Latino Heritage, where Administration officials highlighted how President Biden has prioritized equity and diversity in his Administration. The program consisted of two panels and remarks from Ambassador to Spain Julissa Reynoso, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Declaration by the Minister following his meeting with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (25 Feb.22)

Today I received Ms Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in Paris to assure her of France's support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Belarus and our commitment to the country's sovereignty and independence. Our meeting took place in exceptional times. The complicity of Alexander Lukashenko's regime in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in flagrant violation of international law and signed agreements, marks a new and very serious step in Mr Lukashenko's process of submission to Russia. Belarus and (...)

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

FACT SHEET: Administration Announces New Actions to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Respon

The Administration recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous impacts on disabled individuals and has resulted in new members of the disability community. Over the past year, the Administration has collaborated and consulted with the disability community andtaken several key actions to address the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Among other actions, the...

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022