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U.S. Embassy Statement on Role of the Media in a Democratic Society

The U.S. Embassy notes with concern the February 3 statement made by the Public Prosecutor’s Office that “publishing of materials that may become the subject of further criminal proceedings is forbidden and punishable by law.” A free press is the cornerstone of a democratic society, and the media plays a critical role in presenting information ... Read More»

State’s Nuland on Trans-Atlantic Unity

U.S. Department of State Remarks by Victoria Nuland Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Brookings Institution Washington, D.C. January 27, 2015 As Prepared Unity in Challenging Times: Building on Transatlantic Resolve Thanks, Fiona, for that introduction and thanks to Brookings for the warm welcome. My congratulations to all of you for being ranked ... Read More»