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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine: Statement to the PC
Since the Permanent Council last met, the level of violence in eastern Ukraine has only increased. Read More»
Comprehensive Security and the Rules-Based International Order: Statement to the Joint FSC-PC
European security means a Europe – and a Eurasia – that is whole, free, and at peace. The United States remains committed to this goal, and to the OSCE as an essential means to achieving it. Read More»
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