Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  “Russia’s dangerous and inflammatory actions against Ukraine are illegal and illegitimate.  Since Russia has refused to follow through on its Geneva commitments, today the United States is following through on its statements – we are imposing additional costs against Russia, including sanctions on individuals in the[Read More…]

Sanctions Target Seven Russian Government Officials, Including Members of the Russian Leadership’s Inner Circle, and 17 Entities WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated seven Russian government officials, including two key members of the Russian leadership’s inner circle, and 17 entities pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.)[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. A high-level international meeting to support the Government of Ukraine in recovering stolen assets begins tomorrow in London. The gathering is a landmark for Ukraine in underscoring the rule of law and international cooperation. The international community and the Government of Ukraine are united in their[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer in charge of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division made the following statement today after the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia found the department’s settlement involving US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines’ parent corporation, AMR Corp., to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  The United States has taken further action today in response to Russia’s continued illegal intervention in Ukraine and provocative acts that undermine Ukraine’s democracy and threaten its peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.  At the contact group meeting in Geneva on April 17, 2014, Russia,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2104 – President Obama visited the Philippines from April 28-29 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the alliance, and to discuss with President Aquino our strategic vision for the bilateral relationship.  The President noted our shared history, shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties, commitment to peace[Read More…]

Manila, Philippines–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014 – 3:40 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO:  The honorable President of the United States Barack Obama and his official delegation, members of the Cabinet present, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen: good afternoon. Today, the Philippines welcomes President Obama and his delegation on his first state[Read More…]

Malaysia–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2014. The Honorable Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia and The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America held a bilateral meeting on 27 April 2014 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The two leaders reflected on the historic nature of President Obama’s[Read More…]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2014 – 6:50 P.M. MST MR. CARNEY:  Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.  Thank you for joining us this evening.  For your briefing pleasure we have Ben Rhodes, a familiar face — Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications.  We also have Evan Medeiros, who is Senior[Read More…]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2014 – 3:54 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, good afternoon.  Selamat petang.  Please, everybody have a seat.  It is wonderful to be here and it is wonderful to see all these outstanding young people here.   I want to thank, first of all, the University of[Read More…]