On Media Freedom in the Russian Federation
We once again call on Russia to live up to its commitments to human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More»
Joint Statement On Court Decisions To Liquidate Memorial In The Russian Federation
We are deeply disturbed by the Russian courts’ decision to forcibly dissolve International Memorial and the Memorial Human Rights Centre. Read More»
Suppression of Human Rights in Russia
The United States is deeply troubled by the ongoing suppression of human rights in Russia. Read More»
On Awarding the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov
The United States joins the other participating States who have spoken today in congratulating Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for winning the 2021 Nobel Prize for Peace. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Rise of neo-Nazism in the OSCE area
The United States categorically condemns the glorification of Nazism and all modern forms of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and related intolerance. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Rise of neo-Nazism in the OSCE area
We urge Russia to stop blocking HDIM so that we can all gather to honestly and constructively discuss the issues we all care about with each other and with civil society. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation’s Claims of Foreign Interference in Duma Elections
Russia marginalized civil society activists, independent media, and opposition groups ahead of the elections. Read More»
Russian Electoral Conditions Not Conducive to Free or Fair Duma Elections
We regret that the elections took place under conditions not conducive to free and fair proceedings. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation Defending ODIHR’s Election Methodology
The United States fully supports ODIHR’s independence and autonomy in reaching its professional conclusion. Read More»
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