On political prisoners in Belarus
The number of political prisoners in Belarus continues to grow and now numbers well over 1,400.
Read More»The number of political prisoners in Belarus continues to grow and now numbers well over 1,400.
Read More»Every single one of the millions murdered was a human being who had a story, a family, a life. And so did the millions more who survived the Holocaust’s horrors.
Read More»What Russia is trying to do today is quite simply to wipe out the sovereignty of an entire, independent nation.
Read More»We look forward to combining institutional strengths in support of sovereign, independent Ukraine, so that its people can continue on their chosen path of freedom and democracy.
Read More»Since we met last week, the Kremlin has continued to inflict on Ukraine the kind of unconscionable violence and destruction that has become its trademark.
Read More»We can all see in autocratic Russia’s dangerous behavior how internal repression and external aggression are inextricably linked.
Read More»In Russia’s world, or should I say the Russkiy Mir, where “might makes right,” there is no room for security or cooperation.
Read More»The United States, too, is gravely concerned that the Lachin corridor has now been obstructed for more than 30 days, creating critical shortages of food, medicine, and other supplies in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Read More»For as long as it takes, literally for as long as it takes, the United States will continue to support Ukraine as it defends itself and liberates its territory.
Read More»Russia’s war has “undermined the European security architecture and threatened the peace and stability of the continent and beyond.”
Read More»The accusations against the Moscow Helsinki Group are only the latest in a long series of efforts by the Kremlin to suppress independent voices of conscience in Russia at a time when they are needed more than ever.
Read More»The Russian delegation’s refusal to provide consensus on the Mission’s standard one-year mandate is contrary to Russia’s commitments to the participating States of the OSCE.
Read More»As is now clear to all, this is an effort by the Russian Federation to weaponize winter, and these salvos again targeted Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
Read More»The way forward is through negotiations, and the United States stands ready to assist.
Read More»The United States expresses its deep concern about the current situation in the north of Kosovo.
Read More»The United States looks forward to working with the chairmanship and the OSCE to improve security for all people in this region.
Read More»In this interconnected global system, no country can fight corruption alone.
Read More»Russia cannot dispense with its international obligations by violating them.
Read More»Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine puts into stark relief the imperative to stand up for universal human rights.
Read More»Ambassadors, you and your teams have the thanks of the United States for your leadership this year in support of the OSCE’s comprehensive concept of security.
Read More»Russia’s unconscionable war is the only thing that has to stop.
Read More»Putin engineered a series of sham referenda in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to illegally annex several of Ukraine’s territories – a cynical and perverse ploy to transform Ukrainians into a minority in their own country
Read More»The Belarusian regime has imprisoned now close to 1,500 political prisoners and kept them in the worst conditions of detention, often involving torture, often sending many of these political prisoners to intensive care units as a result of mistreatment that occurs.
Read More»Following the November presidential elections in Kazakhstan, we look forward to continuing to work with President Tokayev and his government to advance our common objectives.
Read More»Russia’s ongoing weaponization of winter also means many of Ukraine’s citizens will continue to struggle for warmth, for food, and for survival in the months to come.
Read More»The United States looks forward to working with North Macedonia in 2023 as we continue to address the unprecedented challenges to security and prosperity in our region.
Read More»Today, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of this – that respect for human rights within states, remains essential to lasting security among states.
Read More»We reaffirm our full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.
Read More»The OSCE area is not at peace. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which we condemn in the strongest possible terms, gravely undermines international security and stability.
Read More»The OSCE is more united than ever because we understand, based on what Russia has done, how fragile the values and institutions are that we have worked for.
Read More»The Polish OSCE 2022 Chairperson-in-Office (CiO), will host the 29th Ministerial Council in Łódź on December 1-2, 2022.
Read More»As we remember the pain and the victims of the Holodomor, the United States reaffirms our commitment to the people of Ukraine.
Read More»What is unprecedented is the decision by Russia as a participating state of the OSCE to wage an unprovoked, full-scale war of aggression and territorial conquest against Ukraine.
Read More»The United States will continue our unwavering support for Moldova’s efforts to consolidate its democratic reforms, and to strengthen its resilience as it grapples with the impacts of Russia’s brutal war against its neighbor.
Read More»The theme for the 16 Days of Activism in 2022 is ‘UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls’.
Read More»The United States remains committed to our partner Georgia and reiterates our strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders.
Read More»The Kremlin would like nothing more than to erode Ukrainian forces’ morale and the determination of the Ukrainian people to successfully resist Russia’s invasion.
Read More»Russia isn’t just waging a war of aggression against Ukraine. It is deliberately attacking civilian targets and civilian infrastructure with no military purpose whatsoever. These are not merely lapses. They are not exceptions to the rules. These are atrocities.
Read More»RIght now it seems as though the Lukashenka regime is making decisions that seem more in the interests of President Putin and his cronies than in the Belarusian people.
Read More»Ukraine has our full support and we will continue to do whatever it takes to give Ukraine the capacity to defend itself.
Read More»The massive humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, with its disproportionate impact on all women, presents an ongoing urgent threat that has only compounded the pandemic’s continuing gendered impacts.
Read More»We call on Kosovo to extend the deadline for re-registration of vehicles to allow for an effective public education campaign and to refrain from punitive action against KM plate holders, such as fines or seizures.
Read More»The Belarusian authorities have further increased harassment and intimidation efforts by widening of the scope of the death penalty to vaguely defined “attempted terrorist activities”.
Read More»Russia’s violation of Moldova’s airspace as part of its missile attacks against Ukraine infringes upon Moldova’s sovereignty and puts Moldova’s own citizens at risk.
Read More»Russia’s unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine contravenes our shared commitments to security and cooperation, undermines the post-1945 security architecture of Europe.
Read More»Russia has destroyed some 40 percent of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including thermal energy plants that provide homes, schools, and hospitals with heat in wintertime, when temperatures can drop to 20 degrees below zero Celsius.
Read More»As we build, Russia destroys. As we invest, the Putin regime kills Ukrainians and wastes the lives of a generation of its own young people.
Read More»2022 truly has been a dark year for the safety of journalists in our region.
Read More»Repression of the media within Russia itself has been a major aspect of the Kremlin’s war strategy against Ukraine.
Read More»Putin is weaponizing food by playing games with Russia’s participation in the UN and Turkish-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Read More»The United States looks forward to a continuing dialogue with the CPC on advancing these shared priorities and welcomes your suggestions on these and other issues.
Read More»The United States joins the OSCE PA in holding Vladimir Putin and his enablers responsible for horrific acts of violence against the people of Ukraine.
Read More»Russia’s lack of success in using military force to impose its will on Ukraine is leading Putin to take increasingly desperate actions.
Read More»Yet Russia’s contempt for the international community and its norms of civilized behavior continues unabated.
Read More»The United States strongly supports the activation of the OSCE’s confidence-building and conflict prevention instruments, including the establishment of a needs assessment team on the territory of Armenia.
Read More»As Putin’s missiles continue to fall on innocent civilians in Ukraine, we are reminded of the importance of human rights as an essential and integral component of our Organization’s comprehensive approach to security.
Read More»First and foremost, of course, this is Russia, which is undermining the integrity of this organization in just about every imaginable way.
Read More»One of the many unfortunate impacts of Russia’s aggression has been the enormous refugee and humanitarian crisis that, in turn, has created the conditions for a significantly increased risk of trafficking in human beings throughout the region.
Read More»The United States strongly supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multiethnic character.
Read More»President Biden supports legislatively ending the death penalty at the federal level and encourages states to do so as well.
Read More»On Monday morning, as many children were walking to school, Russia’s missile attacks in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhya killed 12 civilians and injured more than 100.
Read More»We declare our unwavering support for Ukraine and its brave people suffering from the ongoing Russian aggression, enabled by the Belarusian authorities.
Read More»Putin and his cronies in the Kremlin seem to relish taking every opportunity to demonstrate their willingness to violate international norms.
Read More»The United States reiterates its strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders.
Read More»We continue to urge the governments of Kosovo and Serbia to fully implement their past commitments, refrain from actions and rhetoric that increase tensions, and to engage urgently, constructively, and in good faith in the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
Read More»No one can witness this carnage and not be moved. No person or country can equivocate in the face of such brutality. No one should remain silent in the face of such horrors.
Read More»It is disturbing to note that Russia has apparently undertaken no serious investigations into serious allegations of abuses.
Read More»Together, we sent a strong message to Russia and to any other participating States that would undermine OSCE’s human dimension work: You did not succeed.
Read More»I would suggest that the employees of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs might want to educate their political leadership on the existence of the UN Charter, or the Helsinki Final Act, or indeed the Geneva Conventions, or indeed the Genocide Convention.
Read More»While Russia scrambled to cook up ersatz plebiscites in Ukraine, we saw real expressions of popular will in Russia.
Read More»We continue to encourage Armenia and Azerbaijan to resolve outstanding issues at the negotiation table.
Read More»The destructive impact of Putin’s war has reached far beyond Ukraine, with 44 million worldwide pushed into food insecurity as a result of Russia’s Black Sea blockade and pillaging of Ukrainian agriculture.
Read More»The Russian Federation is prosecuting its citizens for peacefully protesting against the war in Ukraine.
Read More»Ukrainian POWs returned through swaps reported being tortured, including beatings with electrical wires and mock executions.
Read More»Russia’s aggression against independent, multi-ethnic Ukraine has caused great harm to Ukrainian citizens of all backgrounds.
Read More»Since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February, the situation for freedom of expression and media freedom in Russia has worsened significantly.
Read More»These Potemkin referenda do not fool us. They do not change the facts on the ground. Putin and his Kremlin cronies can lie to themselves and the Russian people, but the world sees the truth.
Read More»Russia’s President Putin has tried to justify his war against Ukraine by claiming he is “de-nazifying” a democratic country that elected a Jewish president.
Read More»In recent months we have seen Russia target religious groups in parts of other countries that it controls or occupies, including Crimean Tatar Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ukraine.
Read More»In Belarus, there have been no free and fair elections since Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s 1994 election. Brutal repressions following the fraudulent 2020 presidential election relentlessly continue.
Read More»As we meet, Russia wages brutal war against Ukraine while Poland and other nearby countries represented at this table face a massive refugee crisis.
Read More»The United States deeply regrets the resurgence of violence along the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border.
Read More»This report effectively summarizes the terrible cost of a decade of legislative attacks on human rights in Russia under what can only be described as a police state.
Read More»The Russian government and administration not only excessively limit human rights and fundamental freedoms, but actively work to their detriment to propagate the war.
Read More»Historical revisionism and the deliberate distortion, denial, or trivialization of the Holocaust and other historical facts is a problem we’re seeing across our region.
Read More»Wherever Ukraine liberates its territory, we see the horrors Russia leaves behind in its wake.
Read More»The Academy increases the visibility of the OSCE’s work among young people and provides a valuable platform for emerging voices like your own to address key security challenges and concerns of the day.
Read More»The Lukashenka regime continues to employ brutal tactics to suppress dissent.
Read More»Russia’s forces lost the battle of Kyiv in March, and now we see them abandoning their tanks and BMPs and running – sometimes literally – back to Russia.
Read More»As a Minsk Group Co-Chair country and in our national capacity, we stress that there is no military solution to this conflict.
Read More»I would like to thank the Polish Chair for convening this final meeting of the 2022 EEF cycle, as well as our Czech hosts for their hospitality and Ambassador Hasani and his OCEEA team for their support in organizing it.
Read More»Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine has destabilized the security of the OSCE region like no other development since this Organization’s founding.
Read More»The OSCE’s Second Dimension and OCEEA will have an important role to play in helping overcome the economic and environmental consequences of Russia’s brutal war.
Read More»Russia’s war against Ukraine must continue to be the key focus in weekly discussions in the FSC, just as it is in the PC.
Read More»The Group of Friends of Georgia will continue to hold Russia accountable for its obligations and commitments, and advocate for the conflict’s peaceful resolution.
Read More»We applaud the August 27 arrangement by President Vučić and Prime Minister Kurti that facilitates cross-border travel.
Read More»The United States stands with the people of Belarus as they pursue a democratic, sovereign, and prosperous future.
Read More»On this International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the United States stands with all those affected by this heinous crime.
Read More»Any Kremlin claims that Ukraine’s people yearn to be annexed by Russia are flat-out lies and propaganda.
Read More»Minister Osmani, we have no illusions about the difficult path that lies before you in 2023.
Read More»Today, as the United States has and will continue to do, we stand with a sovereign, democratic Ukraine as it celebrates and defends its independence.
Read More»Since our Russia colleagues seem so eager now to view Amnesty International’s reports as evidence of potential misconduct, perhaps they would be willing to respond to some of the findings Amnesty has released since the war began on February 24.
Read More»Russia’s brutal attack on its peaceful, sovereign neighbor has now entered its sixth month and the human costs are quite simply staggering.
Read More»The United States is ready to engage bilaterally, with like-minded partners, and through our role as an OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair to facilitate dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and help achieve a long-term political settlement to the conflict.
Read More»According to a statement made by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on 16 March 2022, “the Russian Federation is rapidly moving towards a situation of complete censorship and isolation of its citizens from any form of independent information”
Read More»We call on Belarus to implement the Moscow Mechanism Expert Mission’s recommendation to release all political prisoners immediately, including Pratasevich and Sapega, to stop its repression of the pro-democracy movement in Belarus, and to allow for free and fair elections.
Read More»Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine has led to a catastrophic refugee and humanitarian crisis that has created the conditions for a human trafficking crisis.
Read More»The Russian delegation should be ashamed of its role in blocking consensus on the Chair’s third proposal for the Unified Budget at a time when the OSCE region needs more, not less “security and cooperation” in Europe.
Read More»I would like to underline the importance of concluding a timely, professional budget so that we can continue upholding the principles we all expressed.
Read More»Russia must end this war now before the moral and economic bankruptcy of this so-called “special military operation” causes more suffering.
Read More»The United States joins other OSCE participating states in honoring the memory of all 298 victims, including 193 Dutch citizens and one U.S. citizen.
Read More»Through the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017 and ongoing support for UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the United States continues to advance the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women, in all their diversity, across diplomatic and foreign policy engagements.
Read More»Are you appalled by the death of a four-year-old girl and seven and eight-year-old boys? Are those military targets? Did their lives have value to you? Does it matter that they are now dead?
Read More»You are engaged as a representative of the Russian Federation in propaganda on behalf of a regime that is consistently striking civilians and civilian objects across Ukraine
Read More»Russia’s denial of responsibility does not make gender-based violence go away. Nor does denial relieve members of Russia’s forces of being held accountable for these heinous crimes.
Read More»With every unconscionable strike hitting Ukrainian civilians, the Russian government reveals its true nature to the world.
Read More»Today’s Moscow Mechanism report gives us an opportunity to pull back and document the unconscionable atrocity crimes, human rights violations, and abuses members of Russia’s forces have committed.
Read More»The report documents violations of international humanitarian law, and violations and abuses of human rights law, that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Ukraine between 1 April and 25 June 2022.
Read More»The American people join the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in mourning and honoring the victims – more than 8,000 men and boys who were murdered in July 1995.
Read More»The United States and our partners will continue providing the humanitarian, economic, and security assistance Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russia’s barbaric and unprovoked aggression.
Read More»We urge all parties to seek a peaceful resolution to these tensions and refrain from violence, and we urge due process protections for all those detained.
Read More»The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is an occasion to reaffirm our strong commitment to prevent and eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Read More»The United States applauds your work to uphold the rule of law and promote respect for human rights in Albania.
Read More»Russia’s cynical attempt to use minority issues to justify its brutal war – a war which is wreaking death and destruction on Ukrainian citizens of many ethnicities, including ethnic Russians – is a chilling example of “the serious dangers of exploiting minority issues.”
Read More»All those responsible for forced transfers of Ukrainian civilians to Russia will be identified and held to account for violations of international law.
Read More»Only by ending Russia’s aggression once and for all will the people of Ukraine ensure that their children no longer have to fear the shriek of a Russian missile in the night sky.
Read More»If Russia seeks a solution at the negotiating table, then we call on Russia to cease the unjustified war of aggression immediately.
Read More»Russia’s massive and ongoing invasion of Ukraine has upended the cooperative European security order our nations have worked to build since the Cold War.
Read More»Unfortunately the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons remain vulnerable or actively violated in far too many places.
Read More»The OSCE as a regional security organization recognizes the impact that refugees and other forcibly displaced persons have on our comprehensive security.
Read More»The United States remains committed to supporting a sovereign, secure, and independent Kazakhstan and supports your efforts to advance that shared goal.
Read More»We commend your longstanding efforts in support of the government of Ukraine on rule of law, human rights, democratization, and good governance, all of which are indispensable to Ukraine’s implementation of its OSCE commitments and to its future as a vibrant democracy.
Read More»Russia continues to deploy far-right ultranationalism in service of subjugating Ukraine, and in service of supporting neo-Nazi and extreme right-wing nationalist movements throughout Europe.
Read More»We should never forget that the people of Ukraine are fighting for the survival of their country, of their families, of their cultural identity, and of their communities.
Read More»OSCE’s Asian Partners as well as all OSCE participating States have affirmed the value of the role played by civil society in ensuring full respect for human rights and democracy.
Read More»We view the climate crisis as a shared strategic priority for both the OSCE and the Indo-Pacific regions.
Read More»The tragedy of this senseless war of aggression has forced the international community to take a renewed focus on issues pertaining to women in conflict.
Read More»The History and Accomplishments of U.S. Collaboration With the International Community to Reduce Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Threats in Ukraine, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union
Read More»I want to thank you and all of the OSCE staff for the dedication to our joint mission in spite of the challenges facing us.
Read More»The reality is the European security order has unfortunately been upended by Russia’s trampling of the most basic norms of the international system that were enshrined in the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act.
Read More»The unimaginable suffering of the men, women, and children of Kherson at the hands of Russia’s forces starkly illustrates the existential stakes of this war.
Read More»We continue to have concerns regarding the humanitarian impacts of Russia’s invasion and potential for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Read More»We support the Center’s work to align Turkmenistan’s anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism with the Financial Action Task Force standards.
Read More»We are grateful for your leadership in ensuring the OSCE’s unique contributions deliver the greatest value possible in addressing security challenges in the region.
Read More»We greatly value the work of your Mission in partnering with the government of Montenegro on strengthening the rule of law, promoting media independence, and enhancing security cooperation.
Read More»Fifteen weeks of violence, with so many reports of executions, forced deportations, rapes, filtration camps, and destruction that it is becoming difficult to fully grasp the enormity of the carnage being perpetrated by the Russian Federation.
Read More»If your government feels threatened by a discussion with a political opponent, I would say that says much more about the state of affairs in Belarus than about the conduct of diplomacy in the OSCE.
Read More»The United States remains committed to promoting a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future for the South Caucasus region.
Read More»The United States values and supports the OSCE Program Office in Bishkek’s work in all three dimensions of security with government and civil society throughout the Kyrgyz Republic.
Read More»Members of the Special Monitoring Mission have been detained and some have gone missing in eastern Ukraine. This is completely unacceptable. No one should be a target because of their unbiased and loyal service to this Organization.
Read More»The sheer barbarity, sadistic cruelty, and lawlessness of Russia’s military campaign is now plain for all the world to see.
Read More»I would again like to express my thanks to the Polish Chairmanship for its hard work and focus on these issues.
Read More»Ukraine’s civilian nuclear sites had been safe and secure for decades. It was only Russia’s crudely irresponsible military actions that put these sites in danger.
Read More»We call on all parties to spare no effort to de-escalate, exercise restraint and refrain from excessive use of force and incitement to violence.
Read More»As enshrined in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
Read More»Russia’s long track record of accusing others of the violations it itself is perpetrating, or plans to perpetrate, raises the possibility that the Kremlin may be laying the predicate for a false flag operation using biological or chemical weapons.
Read More»I think it is fair to say that the situation with regards to media freedom in the OSCE region has gone from terrible to worse than terrible.
Read More»Ukraine must win so that we do not ever give in to a “might makes right” world order. And it must win so that Ukraine’s farmers can again feed the world. The stakes could not be any higher.
Read More»I just want to quickly say that the United States fully supports the Polish Chairpersonship, in your efforts related to the staging of all mandated OSCE meetings
Read More»In light of Russia’s barbaric war of choice against Ukraine, the urgency of the Second Dimension’s work on economic and environmental issues is clear to all.
Read More»The United States, along with our allies and partners, will continue to hold the Lukashenka regime to account for its ongoing attacks on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Read More»The Mission to Serbia remains an indispensable element of this Organization’s work to promote peace, democracy, and prosperity in the Western Balkans.
Read More»It is the collective duty of our countries to continue our unprecedented support to Ukraine as it fights for the freedom of its country and its people and the values we share.
Read More»We are committed to using every available tool to ensure Russia is held accountable for its monstrous atrocities.
Read More»The United States strongly supports the work of the Mission and appreciates our close collaboration to support Kosovo’s development as a secure, democratic, and inclusive member of the European community of nations.
Read More»Mr. Chair, in spite of Russia’s brutal aggression, the people of Ukraine know who they are. No bullets, no mortars or missiles can ever purge Ukraine from the hearts of its people.
Read More»We call on all participating States to cooperate and to implement our OSCE commitments on media freedom, and safety of journalists.
Read More»The United States continues to regret that the Russian Federation blocked consensus on the mandate of the special monitoring mission to Ukraine and find this decision irresponsible and unjustifiable.
Read More»For more than two decades, Russia has continued to station its troops in Moldova without Moldova’s consent.
Read More»As we enter the third month of Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression, Ukraine stands as strong, united, and resolute as ever.
Read More»This is a war for sovereignty against subjugation, for independence against imperialism, for the principles of international law against the brute force of a predatory power. The task before us is to rise to the moment and provide Ukraine with the capabilities it requires.
Read More»The United States will continue to use the full range of its tools and resources to support documentation and accountability efforts, together with our allies and partners.
Read More»Our collective invocation of the Moscow Mechanism on March 3, 2022, with the support of Ukraine, reflected our shared concerns about the impact of Russia’s invasion. Unfortunately, the report from the independent experts confirms our fears.
Read More»We are committed to using every tool available to ensure those responsible are held accountable for atrocities.
Read More»Mr. Chair, let there be no doubt: Russia’s war on Ukraine – the death and trauma that Putin’s regime is inflicting on Ukraine’s next generation – will never be forgotten.
Read More»We agree that there can be no return to “business as usual” as long as Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is raging and it remains patently clear that Russia has no intention whatsoever of respecting any OSCE principles or commitments.
Read More»We reiterate our strong call upon Kosovo and Serbia to refrain from any actions and rhetoric that increase tensions and to engage constructively in the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
Read More»This year two organizations will receive the Democracy Defender Award, a Ukrainian and a Russian civil society organization.
Read More»We value the OSCE Mission in Skopje’s continuing work to assist North Macedonia in achieving key reforms based on its needs, including in the terms of the Ohrid Framework Agreement.
Read More»The world is demanding justice following the shocking images of carnage discovered when Ukraine liberated Bucha on April 2.
Read More»We look forward to OSCE observation of the 2022 midterm elections as an opportunity to showcase the United States’ democracy in action.
Read More»We will help the people of Ukraine fight for this future for as long as it takes.
Read More»It is deeply regrettable that the Russian Federation has blocked consensus on the mandate extension of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.
Read More»All of us in this Council must signal that enough is enough when it comes to secessionist rhetoric and corrupt backroom dealings.
Read More»Uzbekistan’s strong cooperation with the OSCE Project Coordinator across all three dimensions is commendable, and we encourage you to build on this solid foundation to expand your work even further.
Read More»Let us honor the memory of those who were lost by working together to build a future of peace and prosperity for everyone in the western Balkans.
Read More»I can’t stress enough how much the United States appreciates ODIHR’s quick action in Ukraine, both in support of the Moscow Mechanism Experts as well as ODIHR’s own human rights monitoring.
Read More»Right of Reply to Belarus on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine As delivered by Ambassador Michael Carpenter to the Permanent Council, Vienna March 24, 2022 Thank you, Mr. Chair. So, with regards to the intervention, just now, from the Belarusian representative, where he says that his country has no plans to attack Ukrainian …
Read More»Russia is trying to erase their country from the map, destroying the work of past and present generations in the process. But Russia will fail. Ukraine will prevail.
Read More»We reiterate our full support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and remain deeply concerned over the continued occupation of parts of the territory of Georgia by the Russian Federation as well as by steps to integrate Abkhazia and South Ossetia into the Russia’s socio-economic sphere.
Read More»The human and humanitarian tragedy is growing every day, every hour.
Read More»The United States further remains committed to promoting a secure, stable, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful future for the South Caucasus.
Read More»Yesterday was surely one of the saddest days of the war after Russia bombed a children’s and maternity hospital in Mariupol.
Read More»You are a co-aggressor, your territory has been used as a launch pad for a vicious, barbaric attack on a neighboring state, and you bear responsibility for that.
Read More»There are no credible explanations and no justifications for these actions. There is no “special military operation,” only a naked war of aggression.
Read More»Facts matter. That has been the motto of the SMM. And OSCE commitments matter. And international law obligations matter. No amount of lies can make facts disappear or hide the bloody results of Russia’s aggression.
Read More»Today, our delegations will send the following letter to ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci, invoking the Moscow Mechanism, with the support of Ukraine
Read More»The courage and determination of Ukrainians to live in freedom, to defend their homeland against a foreign invader, has only grown as the Russian offensive has intensified and become more bloody and barbaric.
Read More»This is a dark time, but when the fog of war clears, individuals will be held responsible. We are also taking note of all those enabling this war, including the regime in Belarus, and they too will be held to account.
Read More»Russia’s actions are an affront to democracy, to human rights, to human decency.
Read More»Make no mistake: Yesterday’s actions are the beginning of the latest Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Read More»This is the most significant military mobilization in Europe since the Cold War.
Read More»We recommend that Russia immediately de-escalate its military posture in and around Ukraine by withdrawing its troops and equipment and fulfilling in good faith its Minsk Agreement obligations.
Read More»We need to address the escalating situation in the context of the principles and commitments at the heart of the OSCE.
Read More»The United States has prioritized the importance of climate change in our foreign policy.
Read More»The United States and our Allies and partners are unified in our preference for constructive and serious diplomacy, including here at the OSCE.
Read More»If ever there were a time to invoke a risk reduction mechanism, this is it.
Read More»The United States will continue to emphasize the importance of the clean energy transformation, role and contributions of women and girls, minorities, and historically marginalized communities, and anti-corruption as key parts of the economic recovery from the pandemic.
Read More»Ukraine’s concern regarding Russian military activities and intentions today is unfortunately grounded in recent history.
Read More»The United States applauds the Polish Chair-in-Office for making sustainable pandemic recovery the focus of the 2022 Economic and Environmental Forum.
Read More»The United States remains committed to promoting a secure, stable, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful future for the South Caucasus region.
Read More»We once again call on Russia to live up to its commitments to human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Read More»Now is the time for Russia to halt and reverse its build-up of troops along Ukraine’s borders & fulfill its longstanding commitments here at the OSCE.
Read More»The United States welcomes the distinguished representatives of the First-, Second-, and Third-Dimension Committees to the Permanent Council.
Read More»We will fight for a day when attending synagogue to pray does not, in fact, require an act of courage.
Read More»The United States welcomes the opportunity to discuss how these matters are and remain essential to achieving lasting peace and prosperity.
Read More»We again call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus.
Read More»Russia continues to threaten the security of not just Ukraine, but Europe as a whole, with its ongoing military escalation.
Read More»Response to Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Benedetto Della Vedova on the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe As delivered by Ambassador Michael Carpenter to the Permanent Council, Vienna February 3, 2022 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Deputy Minister Della Vedova, the United States warmly welcomes you to the …
Read More»We congratulate the people of the Kyrgyz Republic for exercising their civil and political rights.
Read More»A non-transparent referendum is neither a viable – nor a credible – path forward for Belarus.
Read More»This crisis is much bigger than Ukraine. This is about the type of world we want to live in.
Read More»We reject Holocaust distortion, Holocaust denial, and other forms of antisemitism in word and deed.
Read More»We are deeply disturbed by the Russian courts’ decision to forcibly dissolve International Memorial and the Memorial Human Rights Centre.
Read More»Is Belarus intending to request ODIHR’s legal assessment of the proposed changes to the Belarusian constitution?
Read More»We continue to encourage the governments of Kosovo and Serbia to refrain from actions and rhetoric that increase tensions.
Read More»The United States expresses its sincere condolences on the loss of life and injuries sustained during this month’s unrest in Kazakhstan.
Read More»What happens in Ukraine is not only a matter of peace and security in the Donbas, or Ukraine, or even Europe.
Read More»The United States also values the Assembly as a venue that challenges this community to address difficult issues.
Read More»We are potentially on the brink of both a security crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe.
Read More»The United States will work closely with the Polish Chairmanship to ensure that we find solutions to today’s challenges that are rooted in our commitments and principles
Read More»The United States condemns the December 14 politically motivated convictions of Belarusian opposition figures.
Read More»The United States and Canada remain concerned by the ongoing political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Read More»The United States regrets it was not possible to discuss all items on the GID agenda due to a walk-out by participants from Russia and the de facto authorities.
Read More»The United States has a federal system of government, and executions are an issue that fall into either state or federal jurisdiction depending on the particularities of the case.
Read More»No region has a perfect record on human rights, and the OSCE region has its share of challenges.
Read More»The ICRC’s courageous staff work around the globe to protect human dignity.
Read More»Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are being threatened in an unprecedented way.
Read More»Free and fair elections are essential for functioning democracies, and the impartial, highly professional approach ODIHR takes towards its election observation missions is internationally recognized.
Read More»On the Summit for Democracy As delivered by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 10, 2021 Thank you, Madam Chair. Yesterday and today, coinciding with International Human Rights Day, President Biden is hosting a Summit for Democracy. As the OSCE has long recognized, democracy, the rule of law, …
Read More»The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire territory of Ukraine within its international recognized borders, including Crimea.
Read More»The United States welcomes the adoption of this decision and the 2022 Polish Chair’s efforts to promote comprehensive security, stability, and sustainable development in the OSCE area through sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More»The United States reiterates our strong support for the resumption of direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan under the auspices of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs.
Read More»The United States unequivocally supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Read More»The United States strongly condemns crimes motivated by hatred and intolerance.The United States strongly condemns crimes motivated by hatred and intolerance.
Read More»Russia can accuse Ukraine of being the aggressor and it can accuse the United States of helping as much as it likes, but the reality is that Russia is the only perpetrator of this conflict.
Read More»We remain deeply concerned by evidence Russia has made plans for significant escalation against Ukraine.
Read More»The United States continues to support a sovereign, democratic Moldova, firmly anchored in Europe, secure within its internationally-recognized borders
Read More»We call on Russia to cease its aggression, observe the ceasefire, fully implement its Minsk commitments, and withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s sovereign territory.
Read More»Still today, we see that the fight for freedom, justice and democracy is far from over, and that their defence requires our ongoing vigilance and principled action. The space for civil society and independent media is rapidly shrinking.
Read More»An inclusive, accountable and democratically controlled security sector with respect for human rights and the rule of law can promote confidence and trust between society and state, and stability and peace in the entire OSCE region.
Read More»All OSCE participating States need, without further delay, to rebuild the cooperative security environment, by returning to constructive dialogue based on respect in practice for the principles that fully uphold the rules-based international order.
Read More»We would like to express our deep regret that like in 2020 also this year no consensus could be reached on a Ministerial Council Decision on SALW and SCA.
Read More»Thirteen years since the Russian Federation’s military invasion of Georgia, we remain deeply concerned over the continued occupation of parts of the territory of Georgia and underline the need for the peaceful resolution of the conflict based on full respect for the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and international law.
Read More»We reiterate our commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda as a corner stone in achieving comprehensive and sustainable peace and security in the OSCE area.
Read More»We reaffirm our strong commitment to the Vienna Document and its full implementation in letter and spirit, and are determined to support constructively the process of its modernization with a view to achieving substantial progress toward updating the Vienna Document by the OSCE Ministerial Council 2022.
Read More»The United States looks forward to working with Poland in 2022 as we seek to address some of the most significant challenges to our region.
Read More»The OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security and the fundamental wisdom and integrity of the Helsinki Principles are as relevant now as they were when enshrined more than 40 years ago.
Read More»The United States is deeply troubled by the ongoing suppression of human rights in Russia.
Read More»Today we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which launches the “16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence.
Read More»We remain deeply concerned by reports of unusual Russian military activity near Ukraine.
Read More»The United States welcomes OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Val Richey back to the Permanent Council.
Read More»We remain deeply concerned by the targeting of women journalists, online and offline, and thankful to the RFoM and her staff for their continued focus on this important issue.
Read More»The United States takes freedom of the press seriously and is thankful for the invaluable role journalists play in a free society.
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Read More»Combating corruption is central to the OSCE’s mandate and the organization’s comprehensive view of security.
Read More»We definitely support the idea of the OSCE finding a way to use our mandate to be responsive to the situation that we see in Afghanistan.
Read More»The United States supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Read More»We are committed to helping the sides find comprehensive solutions to all remaining issues related to or resulting from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Read More»Belarus must cease these actions, commit to regional stability, abide by international law, and reestablish good relations with its neighbors. This can be the only path forward.
Read More»We call on Russia to allow the SMM to fulfill its mandate and monitor throughout Ukraine.
Read More»The suffering and hardships faced by people living in conflict-affected areas of Georgia have gone on for far too long.
Read More»As a start, we urge Georgia’s leaders to enact and implement all the remaining reforms recommended by ODIHR, the Venice Commission, and other international experts.
Read More»President Biden supports legislatively ending the death penalty at the federal level and incentivizing states to do so as well.
Read More»Violence and the threat of violence against journalists and other media actors are on the rise.
Read More»It is unfortunate that we no longer have our Public Affairs Section or our USAID offices in Minsk, because these were opportunities for dialogue.
Read More»We remain deeply concerned by the Lukashenka regime’s continued repressive actions to silence dissent and crack down on civil society, as evidenced by decisions taken last week.
Read More»Since the publication of the Moscow Mechanism report, almost a year ago, the situation in Belarus has deteriorated.
Read More»Crimea-related sanctions will remain in place until Russia returns full control of the peninsula to Ukraine.
Read More»The OCEEA’s work on economic and environmental issues helps to achieve the core mission of the organization, comprehensive security in the region.
Read More»The United States strongly supports the independence and mandate of the office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov.
Read More»Welcome Remarks to the Group of Friends of Youth and Security as Group Co-Chair As prepared for delivery by Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian to the Group of Friends of Youth and Security October 29, 2021 Thank you, Ambassador Makeyev. Dear Special Representative Marbinah, Special Representative Karimi, Ambassador Valdés, invited guests, colleagues: The last year and a half has been extraordinarily challenging …
Read More»The United States supports the people in Uzbekistan in exercising their right to vote in the October 24 presidential election.
Read More»I wish to address an indispensable element of democracy – free and fair elections.
Read More»If Russia has a dispute with Ukraine, it should be resolved diplomatically. The multinational SMM is not a bargaining chip.
Read More»We reiterate that the mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entirety of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea and Russia-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine.
Read More»Russia and its proxies restrict civilian movement across the Line of Contact and between the territories controlled by Russia’s proxies themselves.
Read More»The United States underscored our deep commitment to promote Holocaust education and remembrance and to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of hate
Read More»The United States reiterates its strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders.
Read More»The United States joins the other participating States who have spoken today in congratulating Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for winning the 2021 Nobel Prize for Peace.
Read More»Girls are vital participants in securing our common security.
Read More»We appreciate the women and men working to advance comprehensive security in the OSCE area in an inclusive manner.
Read More»We call on Russia and the forces it leads to immediately cease preventing the other SMM monitors.
Read More»The United States continues to support a stable and reliable budget for the OSCE.
Read More»The United States remains fully engaged in implementing its OSCE commitments on combating corruption and good governance.
Read More»The United States firmly supports the OSCE’s active role to assist participating States in efforts to implement their anticorruption commitments.
Read More»It is an honor to represent the United States at this 30th anniversary celebration of the impressive contributions that ODIHR has made to the security of the OSCE region.
Read More»The United States is committed to combating biodiversity loss and conservation crimes.
Read More»EEDIM is an opportunity to examine how well we participating States have been implementing our commitments.