[wanabidii] Press Releases: Designation Under Russia's "Undesirables" Law of the U.S.-Russia Foundation

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Designation Under Russia's "Undesirables" Law of the U.S.-Russia Foundation 12/05/2015 04:44 AM EST Designation Under Russia's "Undesirables" Law of the U.S.-Russia Foundation Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 4, 2015 We regret the Russian Government’s decision to designate the U.S.-Russia Foundation as a so-called “undesirable” foreign organization. Ever since President Bush and President Putin announced their intent to establish the Foundation at the St. Petersburg G8 Summit in 2006, the Foundation has worked in partnership with the Russian Government and prominent Russian institutions to carry out its mission to promote long-term economic development and rule of law in Russia and to strengthen ties between our two countries. We reject the contention that the Foundation’s activities constitute a threat to Russia’s security. On the contrary, this designation is another deliberate step to further isolate the Russian people from the rest of the world. We call on the Government of Russia to uphold its international obligations and commitments to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly the right to freedom of association, and to cease restrictions on the work of civil society organizations in Russia. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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