.@secblinken met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba today and signed the updated U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Charter. See the transcript of their public remarks here: state.gov/secretary-anto…

Warm congratulations, Heather! Excited to watch German Marshall Fund flourish under your dynamic leadership.

It will be a privilege, Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell!

An honor to be a member of your team, Secretary Antony Blinken!

Can’t wait to get started!

The United States stands with the European Union and its member states as they confront cyber threats to their democratic systems. We call on all nations to stop malicious cyber activity designed to destabilize democratic processes and societies.

Look forward to working with you @USAmbPyatt, Senate willing! Fingers crossed for the confirmation vote next week.

Warm congratulations, Reta Jo Lewis ! Wishing you a smooth, speedy confirmation!

The United States is deeply grateful to our NATO Allies for their steadfast support in the aftermath of 9/11. We will never forget that our #NATO Allies stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us.

Thanks so much to my amazing German Marshall Fund colleagues for a wonderful farewell today. I sure will miss you. Couldn't be more delighted than to have the fabulous Ian Lesser stepping in as Acting President while the Board selects my successor. Stay tuned for that exciting news!

It was a pleasure to join President Biden' meeting with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUA. The U.S.-Ukrainian partnership is stronger than ever and we're committed to Ukraine’s bright and prosperous future. I commend Ukraine for its assistance helping evacuate those at-risk in Afghanistan.

✅ APPROVED ✅ #SFRC advances the nominations of:
 
The Hon. Gentry O. Smith
Ms. Monica P. Medina
The Hon. Rena Bitter
Mr. Marc Evans Knapper
The Hon. Brian Nichols
Dr. Karen Donfried
The Hon. Mary Catherine Phee
Ms. Anne A. Witkowsky
The Hon. Kenneth Lee Salazar

I was honored to meet with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the White House this morning. The United States stands with the people of Belarus in their quest for democracy and universal human rights.

Strong thoughtful leadership by four nominees (all women) in hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Karen Donfried Molly Phee Paloma Adams-Allen Anne Witkowsky

foreign.senate.gov/hearings/nomin…

Join GMF on Wednesday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a conversation with A. Kramp-Karrenbauer on Afghanistan, #NATO2030 and burden sharing, the Russia challenge and more. Register now: bit.ly/akk-nato-germa…

.German Marshall Fund has launched “Cities Fortifying Democracy,” a first-of-its-kind cohort of American and European cities that will come together in teams to collaborate on what cities are and can be doing to strengthen the foundation of democracy. Read more: bit.ly/cities-4-democ…

Yesterday President Biden announced his intent to nominate the wonderful Julianne Smith as his Ambassador to NATO. I am thrilled for our former German Marshall Fund colleague. President Biden could not have made a better choice! Warm congratulations to Julie -- wishing her a smooth, speedy confirmation!

Join us tomorrow!

In one week, GMF’s annual #BrusselsForum will convene virtually for its 16th edition under the theme “Reimagining Democracy.' Featured speakers include Vice President Kamala Harris Kamala Harris, Josep Borrell Fontelles, Mike Ryan, Sviatlana Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and many more.

Register now: bit.ly/2021-brussels-…

Looking forward to what is sure to be a terrific German Marshall Fund event tomorrow with the always brilliant Nicholas Burns ! Hope you can join us.