Ambassadors Çevik and Grau, the United States welcomes you back to the Permanent Council. We are grateful for your tireless efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the Russia-led conflict in eastern Ukraine. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Regrettably, we are again seeing Russia-led forces use heavy weapons and reports of shelling around water and sanitation infrastructure in Donetsk. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
For seven grim years, Russia has fueled a bloody conflict that has taken the lives of more 13,000 Ukrainian citizens. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chair. This is our last Permanent Council meeting of 2020, your last as chairperson: one of the more difficult years in recent history for all ... Read More»
Ongoing Violations of International Law by the Russian Federation in Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 10, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. During last week’s Ministerial Council meeting, the participating States of this Permanent Council rightfully focused much of our attention on Russia’s multi-year aggression against ... Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 12, 2020 Thank you, Madam Chairperson. As part of a broader program to destabilize its sovereign neighbor, Russia has fomented and financed a ... Read More»
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna October 22, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Earlier this year, in this Permanent Council, we marked the 45th anniversary of the Helsinki ... Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council Read More»
Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working Session 6
U.S. Statement delivered at HDIM 2019 Working Session 6 on the Freedom of Assembly Read More»
Crimea: Two Years of Russian Occupation
Russia has instituted repression of a mass scale in Crimea, harassing individuals who oppose Russia’s occupation. Read More»
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