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Spokesperson Matthew Miller leads the briefing at the Department of State.

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    These actions reaffirm U.S. efforts to promote accountability for the Lukashenka regime’s abuses in Belarus and around the world.
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    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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