On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea

Seven years after Russia’s attempt to annex Crimea and the launch of its armed aggression in eastern Ukraine, Russia’s ongoing occupation and militarization of Crimea and violent campaign in eastern Ukraine threatens European security. Despite the relative success of the Additional Measures to Strengthen the Ceasefire last summer, Russia persists in obstructing peace negotiations within the Trilateral Contact Group ... Read More»

By | 12 August, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: , , ,

The United States fully supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders, including its territorial waters.

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 November 19, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Last week, the Special Monitoring Mission released its most recent thematic report on civilian casualties in the conflict-afflicted areas of eastern Ukraine.  This report ... Read More»

By | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: ,

Project Coordinator in Ukraine

Response to Project Coordinator in Ukraine, Ambassador Henrik Villadsen 

Response to Project Coordinator in Ukraine, Ambassador Henrik Villadsen As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 19, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Ambassador Villadsen, for your very successful presentation today. We welcome you back to the Permanent Council.  It has been a few eventful months since your last appearance before ... Read More»

By | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine, Ukraine Crisis | Tags:

United States nameplate in the Hofburg Congress Center's Neuer Saal, the location of many OSCE Permanent Council Meetings, Vienna, March 9, 2016. (USOSCE/Colin Peters)

Reply to Russia on Ongoing Violations by the Russian Federation in Ukraine

Reply to Russia on Ongoing Violations by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Kate M. Byrnes to the Permanent Council, Vienna February 2, 2017 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for recognizing me as the representative of the United States of America.  We represent the policy of the United States ... Read More»

By | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags:

United States nameplate in the Hofburg Congress Center's Neuer Saal, the location of many OSCE Permanent Council Meetings, Vienna, March 9, 2016. (USOSCE/Colin Peters)

Right of Reply to Russia on its Ongoing Violations in Ukraine: Statement to the PC

I just wanted to respond to one part of the distinguished Russian colleague’s statement where he said that several colleagues around this table don’t care about anything happening in Ukraine other than Russia’s fuelling of the ongoing conflict. Just to remind, the topic under which the United States speaks is “The ongoing violations of international ... Read More»

By | 2 June, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags:

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