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In Other News
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December 5, 2023
Defense Cooperation Agreement with Sweden
This agreement will expand our security partnership, enhance multilateral security operations, and strengthen transatlantic security. -
December 5, 2023
Actions Against the Belarusian Regime
These actions reaffirm U.S. efforts to promote accountability for the Lukashenka regime’s abuses in Belarus and around the world. -
December 5, 2023
Targeting Procurement Network for Russia’s Military Sector
The U.S works with our allies and partners to expose and degrade networks engaged in Russia’s military procurement.
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Hometown Diplomats
Diplomats come from all corners of the United States. Here, six U.S. diplomats talk about how their hometown vistas, people and values influence them — every day — as they pursue foreign policy goals.
United Arab Emirates 
Israel 
North Macedonia 
