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UK and other OSCE participating States call on Georgia to release protestors and hold to account those responsible for the unlawful use of force
Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown details some of the crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, which are recorded in ODIHR's latest report, including torture and sexual violence.
Ambassador Holland thanks the Personal Representatives for their collaboration with the UK and work in defence of fundamental freedoms.
Ambassador Holland sets out some of the examples of Russia's aggression against Ukraine and its OSCE commitments that we have witnessed so far in 2024.
UK joins statement at the OSCE which says Russian measures are tools of authoritarianism and control – creating a climate of fear, impacting the human rights and freedoms of all Russians.
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Denmark for their professional and principled chairing of the Forum for Security Cooperation, despite Russia’s repeated distractions and breaches of its OSCE commitments.
The UK joins other OSCE participating States to call for an end to human rights violations and for Belarus to allow free and fair elections.
NATO Allies condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and destructive behaviour in the OSCE. Allies continue to support Ukraine on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership.
UK and others recall that ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a prerequisite for lasting security and peace among and within States.
UK and others call for action to uphold safety of journalists and media freedom against a deteriorating background within some OSCE countries
UK and others underline that Russia’s malicious activities in the OSCE region, which aim to undermine support for Ukraine, will not work.
Ambassador Holland welcomes the agreement to the appointment of the OSCE Secretary General and heads of the autonomous institutions, and calls for agreement to the 2024 Unified Budget.
Speaking at the OSCE Ministerial Council, Director Stephen Lillie outlines the threat Russia’s war poses to the OSCE’s founding principles.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells foreign ministers, in Malta before the OSCE Ministerial Council, that the UK will support Ukraine for as long as it's needed.
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the three OSCE Committee chairs for their work to uphold OSCE principles and commitments.
Ambassador Holland condemns the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and calls on Russia to end its illegal war and comply with international law.
Ambassador Holland underlines ongoing relevance of Helsinki Decalogue and calls on Russia to return to full compliance with its OSCE commitments.
Ambassador Holland estimates that the Council will have heard at least 1000 statements in support of Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began, while Russia remains isolated.
Ambassador Holland thanks Head of Mission Keiderling for the update on Mission activities over the last six months, and underlines the UK's enduring commitment to Moldova's security.
Ambassador Holland remembers those who lost their lives and condemns Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.
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