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September 29, 2022
Russia’s Sham Referenda in Ukraine
The United States does not, and will never, recognize the legitimacy or outcome of these sham referenda or Russia’s purported annexation of Ukrainian territory.
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September 29, 2022
Designating Iran Petroleum and Petrochemical Sanctions Evaders
We will continue to accelerate our enforcement of sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sales under authorities that would be removed under the JCPOA.
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September 29, 2022
Joint Statement on the Anniversary of the Massacre at Babyn Yar
We must never forget the heinous crime against humanity that occurred 81 years ago when nearly 34,000 Jews were murdered by the Nazis and their accomplices at Babyn Yar.
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Understanding Food Security
Food security is having enough safe and nutritious food to eat. Food insecurity can destabilize societies, increase hunger and malnutrition, drive migration and conflict, and cause severe economic dislocation.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera
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