Russia
Ambassador: John Beyrle
Background Notes
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Travel to Europe
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Zurich, London, Dublin, Belfast, Moscow, and Kazan from October 9 to 15, 2009. Full Text
Bilateral Presidential Commission
The U.S.–Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission is dedicated to identifying areas of cooperation and pursuing joint projects and actions that strengthen strategic stability, international security, economic well-being, and the development of ties between the Russian and American people. Full Text
Inaugural Flight Transiting Russia
The United States welcomes the inaugural flight of material transiting Russia en route to Afghanistan to support ISAF operations. Full Text
Special Envoys--The E6--Meet in Moscow
The E6 reviewed developments in Sudan since their first meeting in Doha in May. They welcomed signs of progress, including over Abyei and towards full deployment of UNAMID, but noted the fundamental challenges remaining. Full Text
Status of Wrangel and Other Arctic Islands
No negotiations regarding the U.S.-Russia maritime boundary have occurred since 1990, when the U.S.-USSR Maritime Boundary Agreement was signed. Full Text
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