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Joint Statement on Ukraine from the governments of the United States of America, France, and the United Kingdom

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, and the United Kingdom. We, the Foreign Ministers of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reiterate our steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression. We remain committed ...
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Joint Statement by Diplomatic Missions Bratislava following the attack on Zámocká street

As international partners of Slovakia, we were appalled by the October 12 shootings in Bratislava, which appear to have specifically targeted the LGBTQI+ community. Such acts of hatred are unacceptable. Our thoughts are first with the victims and their families.  Our thoughts are also with the LGBTQI+ community in Slovakia who face hatred because of ...
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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia

Location:   A march through Old Town beginning at Teplaren Bar, Zamocka Street, and ending at SNP Square Time:         Vigil and march begins at 17:00; remarks at SNP Square are scheduled to begin around 17:30 Event: In response to the shootings that occurred Wednesday evening that targeted members of Bratislava’s LGBTQI+ community, various organizers ...
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Security Alert – U. S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia

Location: Around the Bratislava Castle area; along Palisady Street and Zamoka Street towards the river, Bratislava, Slovakia Event: Active shooter situation.  A shooting took place near Palisady and Zamoka Streets this evening.  Two persons are believed to be dead, and the gunman is reportedly still on the loose, last seen running towards the river.  All ...
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Slovakia Receives Foreign Military Financing as a Friend, Partner, and Ally of the United States

The United States of America will provide Slovakia with $200 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to strengthen Slovak security and military interoperability.  The Biden administration announced this assistance as part of a commitment to support Ukraine and 17 countries that have provided significant assistance to Ukraine. As a recipient of FMF funds, Slovakia can ...
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