Ambassador Julianne Smith’s Tweets

, former

@StateDept

and Office of the

@VP

, #NATOnerd, mom

Brussels, Belgiumnato.usmission.govJoined June 2013

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Ambassador Julianne Smith’s Tweets

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Feb 14

Good #NATONerds know that this week is

#DefMin week here in Brussels.

@SecDef

and his fellow NATO ministers of defense will meet in person to discuss the current security environment, including the crisis with Russia.

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Wonderful to welcome

@JakeSullivan46

to Truman Hall this evening, which was an important and timely opportunity to compare notes on Russia/Ukraine.

Feb 17

After 2 days of intensive consultations among all 30 Allied Defense Ministers at the #DefMin, here are a few key take-aways.

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says, there is still time for diplomacy. In meantime,

will be sure footed.

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Department of Defense

· Feb 17

.@SecDef: America's commitment to NATO and to Article 5 remains ironclad. #WeAreNATO

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Baiba Braže

@NATOBrazeB

Feb 16

#NATO Defence Ministers’ statement requests Russia to withdraw forces from Ukraine’s borders. Faced with a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security, Allies will deploy additional forces to strengthen deterrence of the Eastern flank as a preventive measure. bit.ly/3sK8bUC

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

Feb 15

Welcome to Brussels

@SecDef

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@SecDef

· Feb 15

Just landed in Brussels, Belgium, where I’ll be attending the @NATO Defense Ministerial tomorrow. #WeAreNATO @USAmbNATO

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Feb 14

So happy to welcome fellow

@CSIS

alum - and my friend and fellow #NATONerd - Rachel Ellehuus to the

team as our new Defense Advisor!

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Feb 11

Here's an idea for some weekend listening: tune in to this podcast produced by

@WIISBrussels

on security, gender, & climate.

WIIS Campus Podcast - Women, younger generations and 1.5°C - #E4

supported the project to encourage discussion about current and future security challenges.

wiis-brussels.org

WIIS Campus podcast is back with a new episode!

Feb 11

Such a treat to welcome my good friend/colleague

@CounselorDOS

Derek Chollet to NATO HQ. Here with Allies, he delivered a strong message of the 🇺🇸 commitment to

and Article 5.

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Feb 7

Just wrapped up my first bilateral virtual visit to a

Ally – Estonia. Estonian officials share our concerns about the Kremlin’s destabilizing efforts in and around Ukraine and call on Russia to deescalate and return to dialogue.

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Denise Bauer, Ambassadrice des USA en France

Feb 4

Bienvenue Madame l’Ambassadrice!

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@USAmbFrance

Officiel du gouvernement - États-Unis

· Feb 4

Bonsoir à tous ! Je m’appelle Denise Bauer et je suis la nouvelle Ambassadrice des États-Unis en France et à Monaco. C'est un privilège pour moi, qui suis une grande amoureuse de la

! Au plaisir d'échanger et de partager mon quotidien avec vous pour renforcer la relation

Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry

@ClimateEnvoy

Feb 4

Pleased to join this discussion and grateful for the leadership of

and the entire

team in working with our allies and

@jensstoltenberg

to ensure the Alliance is doing all it can to minimize climate-related threats.

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US Mission to NATO

· Feb 4

“No one nation can tackle climate change alone. It is the most significant collective problem we have faced as a global community,” said @ClimateEnvoy John Kerry emphasizing that @NATO leads the way on how int'l orgs must focus on the security aspects of the climate crisis.

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Feb 1

At the

@UN

Security Council, the 🇺🇸 presented the full picture of Russia’s threat to 🇺🇦. As I told Bloomberg,

U.S. Envoy to NATO: Russia Can't Explain Troop Movements

remains concerned about Russia’s continued military buildup. We’re calling for dialogue but prudently preparing for all contingencies.

bloomberg.com

Julianne Smith, U.S. ambassador to NATO, says the alliance will keep the door open to a dialog with Russia but is also preparing for other contingencies amid rising tensions over Ukraine. She speaks...

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Jan 28

All 30 Allies have missions in this vast building we call

HQ. Between meetings, committees & other events, there’s basically not an hour that goes by that our diplomats aren’t working with each other. #WeAreNATO

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Jan 28

I guess the whole world now knows I’m a NATO nerd. 🤷‍♀️ Any other

A ‘NATO Nerd’ Thrown Into the Crisis Over Russia and Ukraine

nerds out there?

nytimes.com

Julianne Smith is the new U.S. ambassador to NATO, a post empty for a year, trying to consult and lead while bandaging the wounds of the Trump years.

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United States government official

Jan 28

Indeed Mr Secretary. We are united in our willingness to use diplomacy to deescalate but also united in our warning to Russia that it will face consequences if Putin chooses further aggression in Ukraine.

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Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

· Jan 28

The United States and our @NATO Allies and partners are united across the board in our commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity – and Kyiv's right to choose its own security arrangements and alliances.

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Jan 27

Last week, at the invitation of Ambassador

@PascalHeyman

, I visited Kleine-Brogel Air Base to see first-hand how Belgian and U.S. forces work together every day in defense of the

Alliance.

Jan 27

I want to thank each & every one of our 8,500 servicemembers who are at heightened preparedness to defend 🇺🇸 interests and support our

Allies. This level of preparedness gives us the flexibility to respond to 🇷🇺 in various ways – incl. bilateral support to our Allies.

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Jan 26

In the face of mounting Russian aggression,

stands firm on our core principles, our democratic values & our dual-track approach of deterrence and diplomacy. Glad to return to

@GMFUS

, where I started my career, to discuss these topics.

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‘None of us really know what President Putin’s intentions are’, says US ambassador

Jan 25

NATO Allies stand united in the face of Russia’s aggressive military buildup around Ukraine. We are 100% committed to de-escalation through dialogue & diplomacy but we are also prepared to impose swift & severe consequences if Russia again invades Ukraine.

channel4.com

We spoke to Julianne Smith, the US ambassador to Nato, and asked her how Nato is helping Ukraine and dealing with Russia.

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U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

@USNavyEurope

Jan 24

BREAKING:

@STRIKFORNATO

and U.S. Sixth Fleet commenced

SHAPE_NATO Allied Command Operations and 8 others

-led activity #NeptuneStrike22 from the SIXTHFLT flagship #USSMountWhitney (LCC 20), Jan. 24.⚓️ For more: c6f.navy.mil/Press-Room/New Stay tuned to this and NATO channels for more info in the coming days! #WeAreNATO

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Jan 23

Have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know some of the beautiful parks in Brussels. Rain or shine, they are the perfect place to clear your mind and enjoy some family time.

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In Conversation With U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne...

Jan 21

youtube.com

Carnegie Europe and the U.S. Mission to NATO are pleased to invite you to a policy discussion featuring the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Julianne S...

Pleasure to join

& discuss

’s essential role in Transatlantic security. Think tanks are important partners as we consider how best to protect #NATO values against a growing variety of threats to the security and stability of Europe.

Rosa Balfour

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Jan 20

Following last week’s meeting of the NATO-Russia Council,

Allies are more united than ever. Standing as one, NATO remains committed to diplomacy and dialogue with Russia.

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Jan 20

Today I met with 🇺🇦 Deputy Prime Minister

@StefanishynaO

and reaffirmed that Russian aggression against Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity would be met with a decisive, reciprocal, and united response by all

Allies.

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Jan 19

Please join us for this timely discussion.

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Carnegie Europe

@Carnegie_Europe

· Jan 18

| EVENT ALERT Europe's security architecture appears to be under threat. On Friday at 11.30am CET, join @RosaBalfour and US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith (@USAmbNATO) for a discussion on US & #NATO priorities. Info & live stream

carnegieeurope.eu/e-7790

Jan 17

Today we honor Dr King’s fight for civil rights and equality. May we all find inspiration in his legacy, not just today but everyday.

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Department of Defense

· Jan 17

Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place on the third Monday of January each year. It serves as an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader's life and legacy. What are you doing to strengthen your community?

Jan 15

Compliments to this talented artist! #WeAreNATO #NousSommesOTAN

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Muriel Domenach

@MurielDomenach

· Jan 15

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Jan 14

Fully support

@jensstoltenberg

’s statement

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Jens Stoltenberg

@jensstoltenberg

· Jan 14

I strongly condemn the cyber attacks on the Ukrainian Government. #NATO has worked closely with #Ukraine for years to help boost its cyber defences. NATO & Ukraine will step up cyber cooperation & we will continue our strong political & practical support. bit.ly/33vpv6O

Jan 11

Welcome to #NATO,

@DeputySecState

! We have a busy agenda ahead as we consult with Allies ahead of the NATO-Russia Council tomorrow. Working with our

Allies, we seek meaningful and reciprocal dialogue with Russia to de-escalate the #Ukraine crisis.

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Jan 10

At today’s

-Ukraine Commission, Allies met with 🇺🇦’s Deputy PM

@StefanishynaO

and reiterated our full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. As

@POTUS

affirmed, we are committed to the principle of “nothing about you without you.”

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Jan 9

U.S. will continue to operate on the principle of “nothing about you without you”: no conversations about issues that are of ultimate concern to our Allies and partners without the full consultation and participation of our Allies and partners. #WeAreNATO

Jan 9

#JustTheFacts ✅ #WeAreNATO

Allies stand in solidarity and are resolute to act together against any threat to collective security. U.S. commitment to our Allies and partners overseas is ironclad. #StrongerTogether

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Jan 9

#JustTheFacts from DoD colleague John Kirby.

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John Kirby

@PentagonPresSec

· Jan 8

Been some @NBCNews reporting on options the US is considering in advance of talks with Russia. Can state unequivocally that we are NOT weighing cuts to troops in Europe or posture changes there. Also not looking at changing troop numbers in the Baltics and Poland.

: Moscow is simultaneously driving the false narrative that

Department of State and 3 others

is threatening Russia…These claims are all false.

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Jan 8

NATO worked to build a good relationship with Russia, working together on counter-terrorism, civil emergency planning, etc. In 2014 after 🇷🇺 aggression against 🇺🇦, NATO suspended practical cooperation. The NATO-Russia Council remains an important platform for reciprocal dialogue.

Jan 8

#JustTheFacts✅

is not instilling anti-Russia sentiment and seeking confrontation. While Russia has security concerns, so do NATO Allies. NATO moved forces into the Baltic States & 🇵🇱 only after Russia invaded Crimea in 2014. 🇷🇺 currently has occupying forces in 🇺🇦,🇬🇪, & 🇲🇩

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