Today, the United States is announcing a $275 million drawdown of weapons and equipment to support the brave people of Ukraine. We will continue to stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s aggression.

Together, the United States and Kenya are working to deliver on the challenges that matter most to our people’s lives. As we begin this next decade of our partnership, we do so knowing we are stronger and the world is safer when Kenya and the United States work together.

Our world is facing profound tests. But no matter the challenge and no matter the odds, our Foreign Service has shown time and again over the last 100 years that it doesn’t back down. It dives in. afsa.org/looking-future

I am announcing a new visa restriction policy for those responsible for undermining democracy in Georgia, including in connection with the Georgian Dream’s proposed “foreign influence” legislation.

Joined President Biden at the The White House today to officially welcome President William Samoei Ruto, PhD and First Lady Ruto to Washington for their State Visit. We're proud to be celebrating 60 years of partnership between the U.S. and Kenya, and excited for the next 60 years.

Wishing Buddhists around the world who are celebrating Vesak Day today a Happy Buddha Purnima.

I welcome President Ruto’s engagements in Atlanta, thank City of Atlanta, GA for their hospitality, and look forward to seeing the Kenyan President at the May 23 State Dinner.

Since the Quad Leaders Summit, the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan have made important strides to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Quad has improved internet connectivity in the region, helped prevent cyber attacks, and invested in the next generation of STEM leaders.

Trucks carrying food, water, medicine, temporary shelters, and more will be able to move ashore into Gaza through the temporary floating pier anchored by U.S. Central Command. Getting humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza is a critical priority for the United States.

Met with Foreign Minister Diana Mondino to reaffirm our close ties with Argentina and cooperation on democracy & human rights in the Western Hemisphere and beyond. We signed a Framework of Understanding to re-establish an annual High-Level Dialogue to further our work together.

Met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar today to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership. I look forward to making progress on shared goals to strengthen the prosperity and security of both our nations.

Today on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, the United States re-affirms its commitment to promoting the safety and dignity of LGBTQI+ persons. This is not just a moral imperative, but a key component of advancing our national interests.

Congratulations to Lawrence Wong on assuming your new role as Singapore’s fourth prime minister. We look forward to working with you to strengthen our nations' strategic partnership and advance our strong economic, security, and people-to-people ties.

The U.S. will provide an additional $2 billion in foreign military financing for Ukraine.

We put together a first-of-its-kind defense enterprise fund, which builds on the spirit of innovation, of ingenuity, of entrepreneurship that we see here in Ukraine.

I went to the Wall of Remembrance to honor the brave Ukrainians, including two local staff from our U.S. Embassy Kyiv team, who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend their country against Russia's brutal aggression.

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers have tragically lost limbs in Putin’s war.

Esper Bionics is an innovative Ukrainian-American company helping injured Ukrainians gain back function and independence by providing them with advanced multifunctional prosthetics.

Ukraine is feeding the world through grain production and export, including the world’s most food insecure countries. I got to see this firsthand during my tour of a shipping facility that uses equipment from USAID to bring much-needed grain to global markets.

The United States condemns the shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Fico. Our thoughts are with him, his family, and the Slovak people, and we wish him a full recovery.

I’ve come to Ukraine with a message: You are not alone. America is with you.

I had the chance to meet with students from Mariupol State University who had to relocate to Kyiv after they were subjected to intense shelling from Russia at the start of the war.

Their story exemplifies the spirit and courage of Ukraine.