Study of the U.S. Summer Institutes for Scholars 2019
The United States Embassy in Minsk invites Belarusian Scholars to participate in the Study of the U.S. Summer Institutes (SUSI) Program on the following themes…
Study of the U.S. Summer Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe
The United States Embassy in Belarus invites Belarusian students to participate in the two summer 2019 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders programs…
Embassy closed on December 5 – National Day of Mourning for Former President George H.W. Bush
The U.S. Embassy in Minsk will be closed on December 5, 2018 in observance of a National Day of Mourning to honor the passing of…
On the Passing of President George H. W. Bush
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always…
Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) 2019
The U.S. Embassy in Belarus is happy to announce that the application window for the next generation of Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (#YTILI) Fellows…
Michael Pompeo’s statement on Russia’s Dangerous Escalation in the Kerch Strait
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The United States expresses its deep concern over the incident in the Black Sea…
Remarks at an Emergency UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank…
Statement on Marking the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor
Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 23, 2018 This month we join Ukrainians around the world in marking the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor,…
Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Program: deadline extended to November 30
The United States Embassy in Belarus is extending application deadline for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation competition to November 30, 2018. This prestigious U.S.…
Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute 2019
The U.S. Embassy in Minsk announces the application season for the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute, an intensive four-week exchange program for young…
Heather Nauert on Sham Elections in Russia-Controlled Eastern Ukraine
Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 12, 2018 The United States joins our European Allies and partners in condemning the November 11 sham…
U.S. Government Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of Russia’s Occupation of Crimea and Forcible
Today, the United States imposed financial sanctions on three individuals and nine entities that are supporting Russia’s attempt to integrate Crimea region of Ukraine through…
International Day To End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Today, we commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. We renew our steadfast commitment to promoting a free and independent press…
USAID Community Connections 2019 announcement
USAID/Belarus announces Community Connections exchange visitor program for 2019. The program will take Belarusian professionals on three-week visits to the U.S. tailored to the participants’…
Assistant Secretary Mitchell Travel to Minsk, Vilnius, and the Hague
Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell will travel to: Minsk, Belarus; Vilnius, Lithuania; and the Hague, Netherlands from October…
International Religious Freedom Day 2018
Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S.…
Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Program
The United States Embassy in Belarus is accepting applications for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation competition. This prestigious U.S. Government program has provided direct…
U.S. Charge d’affaires participates in a commemoration, related to the 75th anniversary of the destr
Charge d’affaires Jenifer Moore participated in a commemoration, related to the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the Minsk ghetto, at the Yama memorial in…
