Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs

Outline map of EuropeThe Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Victoria Nuland, develops and implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as international security, NATO, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, counterterrorism, and nonproliferation.


Travel to Cyprus

On October 11, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Nicosia, Cyprus, to meet with Republic of Cyprus officials to discuss bilateral and regional issues. She also met with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders and UN Special Advisor Eide to convey continued U.S. support for a fair and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem through the process facilitated by the UN Secretary-General's Good Offices Mission. Trip Page»


Travel to Belgium and Russia

On October 4, Assistant Secretary Nuland joined Secretary Kerry in Brussels, Belgium, where he delivered a speech hosted by the German Marshall Fund on transatlantic relations. She then traveled to Moscow, Russia, to meet with senior Russian government officials to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine and next steps to implement the Minsk agreements in support of the Normandy countries and the Trilateral Contact Group. Trip Page»


Travel to Georgia, Ukraine, Poland, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, and Cyprus

On July 6-12, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Georgia, Ukraine, Poland, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, and Cyprus to accompany Secretary Kerry on his trip, and to meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives on a range of bilateral and regional issues. Trip Page»


Travel to Ukraine and Russia

On June 21, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine, to discuss bilateral and regional issues, including reform priorities and Minsk implementation, and then to Moscow, Russia to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine and next steps to implement the Minsk agreements in support of the Normandy countries and the Trilateral Contact Group. Trip Page»


Russian Violations of Borders, Treaties, and Human Rights

Date: 06/07/2016 Description: EUR Assistant Secretary Victoria Nuland speaks before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. © [SFRC Screenshot]

Assistant Secretary Nuland (June 7): "Our approach to Russia today seeks first to deter further aggression through the projection of strength and unity with our Allies; second, to build resilience and reduce vulnerability among friends and Allies facing Russian pressure and coercion; third, to cooperate on core national security priorities when our interests and Russia’s do align; and fourth, to sustain ties to the Russian people and business community to preserve the potential for a more constructive relationship in the future." Full Text»


Travel to Russia and Belgium

On May 17, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Moscow, Russia to meet with senior Russian government officials to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine and next steps to implement the Minsk agreements in support of the Normandy countries and the Trilateral Contact Group. She also discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues with Russian officials. She joined Secretary Kerry in Brussels, Belgium, May 18-20. Trip Page»


Travel to Cyprus, France, and Ukraine

On April 18-21, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Nicosia, Cyprus, and Paris, France to meet with senior government officials to discuss a range of regional and global issues. Trip Page»

On April 25, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine, to meet with senior Ukrainian government officials, political party leaders, Rada members, and civil society representatives. Trip Page»


Ukrainian Reforms Two Years After the Maidan Revolution and the Russian Invasion

Assistant Secretary Nuland (Mar. 15): "We knew Ukraine’s road to peace, sovereignty, clean, accountable government and Europe would be difficult and rocky. Today, the stakes are as high as ever. With strong, unified leadership in Kyiv, 2016 can and should be a turning-point year for Ukraine’s sovereignty and European future. If and as Ukraine’s leaders recommit to drive the country forward, the United States must be there to support them, in our own national interest." Full Text»


Travel to Malta and Greece

On March 9-11, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Malta and Greece to meet with senior government officials to discuss bilateral and regional issues. She also met with representatives of international organizations. Trip Page»
 


Travel to Poland, Germany, and Albania

On February 10-14, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to Poland to meet with senior government officials; to Germany to join Secretary Kerry at the Munich Security Conference; and to Albania to accompany Secretary Kerry for meetings with senior government leaders. Trip Page»


Travel to Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Switzerland, and Turkey

On January 13-22, Assistant Secretary Nuland traveled to attend the annual Snow Meeting on Euro-Atlantic security issues, meet with senior officials in several countries, and accompany Vice President Biden on his visit to Turkey. Trip Page»


For speaking and interview requests on European and Eurasian Affairs, please fax your request to the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs' Office of Press and Policy Outreach at 202-647-5116.