The Detention of the Russian Opposition Politician Aleksey Navalny
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Joint Statement on the Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation
Joint Statement on the Human Rights Violations in the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation As delivered by Ambassador Jeroen Boender of the Netherlands to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Moscow Mechanism invoking participating States: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the ... 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»
Joint Statement on Ukraine
Joint Statement on Ukraine Statement Delivered by H.E. Anne-Kirsti Karlsen, Ambassador of Norway to the OSCE Ministerial Council Tirana, Albania (remotely, via Zoom) December 4, 2020 This Statement is delivered on behalf of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, ... Read More»
Ambassador Reeker’s Remarks to the OSCE Side Event on Crimea
Ambassador Reeker’s Remarks to the OSCE Side Event on Crimea As prepared for delivery by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker to the OSCE Side Event on Crimea Tirana, Albania (remotely, via Zoom) December 3, 2020 Thank you, Foreign Minister Kuleba. It is an honor to speak at this event today and to join Ukraine and other ... 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 26, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chair. At next week’s Ministerial Council, the first in a fully virtual format, we expect to see significant attention paid to the Russia-led conflict in ... Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Representative of the OSCE Joint Latvian-Russian Commission on Military Pensioners
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Representative of the OSCE Joint Latvian-Russian Commission on Military Pensioners As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 19, 2020 I don’t want to speak very long, but let me simply state to my Russian colleague: I am confused about ... Read More»
Response to the Representative of the OSCE Joint Latvian-Russian Commission on Military Pensioners
Response to the Representative of the OSCE Joint Latvian-Russian Commission on Military Pensioners As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 19, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairperson, and thanks to Dr. Frohbart also very much for his report. Thank you, sir, for being here and giving your report. ... Read More»
Response to the Continuing Provocative Actions and Non-Transparent Military Convoys Movements in the Security Zone of the Republic of Moldova
Response to the Continuing Provocative Actions and Non-Transparent Military Convoys Movements in the Security Zone of the Republic of Moldova As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 12, 2020 Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States commends Moldova for raising a number of concerns at the Permanent Council ... 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»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 6, 2020 Thank you, Madam Chair. In respect for my colleagues time on a beautiful Friday, I will be brief but ... 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 November 5, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On October 29, the OSCE’s Observer Mission at the Gukovo and Donetsk checkpoints issued a spot report confirming another Russian convoy—the 97th!—crossing into Ukraine via the Donetsk Border Crossing Point. The Mission observed a total of six ... Read More»
Right of Reply on “Gross Violations of Human Rights in the USA” Raised by Russia
Right of Reply on “Gross Violations of Human Rights in the USA” Raised by Russia As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna October 29, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Since the distinguished representative from Russia has mentioned my country, I’d like to exercise my Right of Reply. As ... 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 Deputy Chief of Mission Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna October 29, 2020 Thank you, Madam Chair. As October draws to a close, we are encouraged by another month of lower levels of ... 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»
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine
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On the Case of Yuri Dmitriev
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On the Reports by OSCE CiO Special Representative and OSCE Chief Monitor in Ukraine
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Interpretive Statement on the Border Observation Mission in Ukraine
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Reports on the Poisoning of Russian Opposition Leader Aleksey Navalny
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Twelve years since the Full-scale Military Aggression Against Georgia by Russia
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Right of Reply to Russia on American Violations of Freedom of Expression
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On International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia
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On Human Dimension Violations During CoViD-19
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Right of Reply to Russia on “Attacks on Journalists in the USA”
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On Violations of Freedom of Religion or Belief in the Russian Federation
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the Six Year Anniversary of the Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
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Wounding and Illegal Detention of a Georgian Citizen by the Russian Occupation Forces
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On Violations of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in the Russian Federation
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Right of Reply on “Racism and Violence” Raised by the Russian Federation
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On the UK’s Global Human Rights Sanctions
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On the Addresses by the CiO Special Representative and OSCE SMM Chief Monitor in Ukraine
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On Russia’s Constitutional Plebiscite
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On Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea
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On the Report of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
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Annual Security Review Conference Special Session
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Annual Security Review Conference 2020: Opening Session
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III on June 11, 2020 at the Permanent Council. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Right of Reply to Russia on Developments in the Occupied Territories of Georgia
Right of Reply delivered on May 28, 2020 on Recent Developments in the Occupied Territories of Georgia. Read More»
On Recent Developments on the Occupied Territories of Georgia
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk
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Joint statement during the Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting
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Right of Reply to Russia on the Deportation of the Crimean Tatar People by USSR
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On the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB)
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PR: Amb. Gilmore Condemns Russian Conscription in Crimea as Violation of International Law
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On Russia’s Illegal Conscription in Crimea
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered at the May 21, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine at the May 14, 2020 at the Permanent Council. Read More»
Interpretative Statement on Observer Deployment to OSCE Border Observation Mission
U.S. Interpretative Statement on the Decision to Extend Deployment of OSCE Observers to Border Observation Mission. Read More»
On World Press Freedom Day
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on May 7, 2020 marking World Press Freedom Day. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine at the May 7, 2020 at the Permanent Council. Read More»
Threats Against Russian Journalist Elena Milashina and the Suppression of her Work
Statement delivered at the April 30, 2020 Permanent Council on threats against Journalist Elena Milashina. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on Press Freedom Day
Right of Reply to Russia delivered at the April 30, 2020 Permanent Council meeting. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on April 30, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Read More»
Right of Reply to Russia following Report of OSCE Mission to Moldova
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation following the Report by the OSCE Mission to Moldova. Read More»
On the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Issue of Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
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Illegal Installation Along the Occupation Line of Georgia’s Tskhinvali Region
Statement in response to “borderization” activities in Russian-occupied Georgian territory of South Ossetia. Read More»
On the Reports by OSCE CiO Special Representative and OSCE Chief Monitor in Ukraine
Statement in response to the report by Ambassadors Grau and Cevik on Ukraine. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement distributed to the OSCE on April 2, 2020 On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea Read More»
USOSCE Demands an End to Russia and Proxies’ Restrictions on the Movement of the SMM
Statement distributed to the OSCE on March 26, 2020 on Russia and its Proxies’ Restrictions on the Movement of the Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. Read More»
Joint Statement on so-called “Presidential Elections” held in Georgia’s Abkhazia
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On International Women’s Day
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on March 12, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine Read More»
On the Case of Julian Assange
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on March 5, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Report of the OSCE Head of Mission to Montenegro. Read More»
Press Briefing With U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE James Gilmore
Special Briefing at the Department of State Office of the Spokesperson in Washington, DC with the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE James Gilmore III. Read More»
Ongoing Human Rights Violations in the Russian Federation
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on ongoing human rights violations in the Russian Federation. Read More»
United States Condemnation of Russian Cyber-Attack on Georgia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Russian Cyber Attack on Georgia. Read More»
On the Anniversary of the Sixth Year of Russian Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Sixth Anniversary of Russian Occupation of Crimea. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on February 27, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Read More»
Press Release: USOSCE Amb. Gilmore Condemns Vicious Attack in Chechen Republic
Press Release on U.S. Ambassador Gilmore’s statement on attacks against Elena Milashina and Marina Dubrovina. Read More»
On the Attack in the Chechen Republic against Elena Milashina and Marina Dubrovina
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the recent attack in the Chechen Republic, Russia. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on February 13, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine. Read More»
On Report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Report on the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered on February 6, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine. Read More»
Press Release: Ambassador Gilmore Refutes Russian False Narrative about Ukraine
USOSCE Ambassador Gilmore spoke at the OSCE Permanent Council, lambasting Russian efforts to create an alternative narrative of what was taking place in eastern Ukraine. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the Address by David Zalkaliani on Georgia’s Presidency of the Council of Europe
Statement delivered in response to Foreign Minister Zalkaliani and Georgia’s Presidency of the Council of Europe. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Press Release: Ambassador Gilmore Outlines Russian Abuses of Ukrainian Prisoners
“I fear that the dozens of Ukrainian political prisoners Russia still holds may be experiencing the same severe mistreatment,” Gilmore assessed. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the Address by OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli
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On Opening Remarks by Chair-in-Office and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama
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On the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the Extension of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
Interpretative statement delivered on the Mandate of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. Read More»
Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Border Observer Mission
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Response to Project Coordinator in Ukraine, Ambassador Henrik Villadsen
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Response to OSCE Chief Monitor in Ukraine and the CiO’s Special Rep. to Ukraine
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Right of Reply to Russia on International Human Rights Day
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Closing Remarks at the OSCE Ministerial Council Final Plenary Session
The U.S. closing statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council. Read More»
Joint Statement on Euro-Atlantic security
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Joint statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia on the Russia-Georgia Conflict
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Opening Remarks delivered at the OSCE Ministerial Council Press Conference
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Opening Remarks at the OSCE Ministerial Council First Plenary Session
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the Detention of Georgian Physician Vazha Gaprindashvili
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation regarding Media Freedom
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On Report by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
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On the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
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Regarding Russian Occupation of Georgia, Ambassador Gilmore Acknowledges “Wake Up Call” for the “Most Serious Situation We’ve Seen in Years”
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Right of Reply on the Situation in Ukraine and the Need to Implement the Minsk Agreements
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On Ongoing Human Rights Violations and Abuses by the Russian Federation
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On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea. Read More»
On the Statement by the President of the ICRC
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council in Response to ICRC President Peter Mauer. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the Report by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Point of Clarification with Regards to Weapons in Ukraine
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USOSCE Ambassador Gilmore Calls Out Russia’s “Evil Conduct”
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Point of Clarification on the Conflict in Georgia
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On the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
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Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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On the Report by ODIHR Director Gisladóttir
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On the Report of the Director of the Conflict Prevention Center
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Report of the Conflict Prevention Center Director Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea. Read More»
On the Continuing Restrictions on Freedom of the Media in the Russian Federation
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Continuing Restrictions on Freedom of the Media in Russia. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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Right of Reply during Report on Border Observation Mission
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Right of Reply on Freedom of Assembly in the U.S.
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Right of Reply at HDIM 2019 Working Session 18
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HDIM 2019 Joint Statement on the Report of the Moscow Mechanism mission in Chechnya
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Working Session 10
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working Session 9
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working Session 8
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working Session 6
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Right of Reply at HDIM 2019 Working Session 5
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working Session 5
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Crimea is Ukraine, says Ambassador Gilmore at OSCE human rights conference
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working session 2
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working session 1
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Right of Reply to Russia on the Conflict in eastern Ukraine
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HDIM 2019: Opening Statement
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USOSCE Amb. Gilmore calls Prisoner Exchange “A Great Step Forward”
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Amb. Gilmore Welcomes OSCE Work in Ukraine, Calls out Russia on Ongoing Violations
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On Ongoing Violations by Russia in Ukraine
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U.S. Statement on the Situation in Georgia
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On Russian Violations of the Right to Peaceful Assembly and its Election-Related Commitments
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On the Extension of the Deployment of OSCE Observers to Two Russian Checkpoints
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on July 25, 2019. Read More»
On the Fifth Anniversary of the Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight #17
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Remembering the Murder of Natalia Estemirova and Paul Klebnikov, Journalists in Russia
Anniversary of the Murder of Natalia Estemirova and Paul Klebnikov, Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Russia Read More»
On Address by Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia, H.E. Lasha Darsalia
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
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ASRC: Stability and Security in light of Developments with Respect to Ukraine
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On Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in the Russian Federation
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Response to OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine
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On de facto “elections” in Georgia’s South Ossetia Region
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Response to the Chief Observer of the OSCE Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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On the Occasion of the Farewell to OSCE SMM Chief Monitor Apakan
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on May 23, 2019 Read More»
On Report by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
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In Commemoration of the Expulsion of Crimean Tatars, 1944-47, and their Continuing Persecution
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on May 16, 2019 Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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On the Extension of the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border
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On the 47th Round of the Geneva International Discussions
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Response to Report by OSCE Chief Monitor and CiO’s Special Representative in Ukraine
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On the Passage of Restrictive Media Laws by the Russian Federation
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A Call on Russia to Release Oyub Titiyev and Respect Human Rights in Chechnya
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on March 28, 2019 Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on March 14, 2019 Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on March 7, 2019 Read More»
On Allegations of Torture against Jehovah’s Witnesses Members Detained in Russia
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on February 28, 2019 Read More»
On the Ongoing Harassment of Jehovah’s Witness Members in Russia
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Response to the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints
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On the Criminal Charges Filed by Russia under its “Undesirable Organization” Legislation
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Response to the OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine and the CiO’s Special Representative to Ukraine
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Response to Protesting the Opening of Transnistria Office in Moscow
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Response to Project Coordinator in Ukraine Ambassador Villadsen
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Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine. Read More»
Response to OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Tsereteli
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Response to CiO and Slovakia Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Lajčák
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On Ongoing Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Chechnya
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On the 46th Round of the Geneva International Discussions
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Response to the Moscow Mechanism Report on Serious Human Rights Abuses in Chechnya
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Joint Statement on Moscow Mechanism Expert Report on Serious Human Rights Abuses in Chechnya
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On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles in Ukraine. Read More»
On the Passing of Ludmilla Mikhailovna Alexeeva
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Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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Remarks at a Ukraine-Hosted Side Event on Russian Aggression in Crimea and the Sea of Azov
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Remarks to the First Plenary of the 2018 OSCE Ministerial Council
Assistant Secretary of State A. Wess Mitchell's remarks to the First Plenary Session of the 2018 OSCE Ministerial Council meeting. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement in Response to the OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine, Ambassador Apakan, and the Chairperson in Office’s Special Representative, Ambassador Sajdik. Read More»
Right of Reply to Repeated Russian Disinformation About Macedonia
Right of reply to Russia on Russian disinformation at the OSCE about interference in Macedonia's parliamentary process. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles in Ukraine. Read More»
Statement on the Macedonia Referendum
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Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles in Ukraine. Read More»
Response to the Geneva International Discussions Co-Chairs
Statement to the Permanent Council in response to the reports by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia. Read More»
On the Illegal “Elections” in Donbas
Statement to a special session of the Permanent Council on the Illegal “Elections” in Donbas. Read More»
On Plans by the Secretariat to Cover One Country’s Debt through the Unified Budget
Statement to the Permanent Council On Plans by the Secretariat to Cover One Country’s Debt through the Unified Budget. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments in Ukraine. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments in Ukraine. Read More»
On the 45th Round of the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
Statement to the Permanent Council on the 45th Round of the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments in Ukraine. Read More»
On the Second Anniversary of the Detention of Ukrainian Journalist Roman Sushchenko
We call on Russia to live up to its international obligations and OSCE commitments, including with respect to freedom of expression and media freedom as well as the rule of law. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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HDIM: Working Session 3 – Freedom of the Media
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HDIM: Opening Statement
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Human Rights Abuses in Chechnya: 15 OSCE Countries Invoke Vienna Mechanism
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10 Years of Russian Occupation of Sovereign Georgian Regions
10 Years of Russian Occupation of the Sovereign Georgian Regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Read More»
Russia Blocks Expansion of OSCE Observation on Ukraine Border
Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border. Read More»
On the Hunger Strike of Imprisoned Ukrainian Film Director Oleg Sentsov
On the Hunger Strike of Imprisoned Ukrainian Film Director Oleg Sentsov. Read More»
U.S. Strategy Toward the Russian Federation
Remarks as delivered by A. Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on August 21, 2018 Read More»
Marking 10 Years Since the Russian Military Invasion of Georgia
Joint statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia 10 years since the Russian military invasion of Georgia. Read More»
Crimea Declaration
Russia has acted in a manner unworthy of a great nation and has chosen to isolate itself from the international community. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Response to the OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, and the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group, Ambassador Martin Sajdik. Read More»
Response to Special Representative for Slovak OSCE Chairmanship
Response at the Permanent Council to Lukáš Parízek, Special Representative of Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs for Slovakia's 2019 OSCE Chairmanship. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine. Read More»
On the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
Statement to the Permanent Council on the 44th round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia. Read More»
Ongoing Harassment of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Other Religious Minorities in Russia
Statement to the Permanent Council on the ongoing harassment of Jehovah’s Witnesses and other religious minorities in Russia. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Harry Kamian to the Permanent Council, Vienna June 14, 2018 Mr. Chair, intense fighting near the Donetsk Filtration Station led to a temporary suspension of its operations last week, jeopardizing the ... Read More»
On the Detention of Oyub Titiev
We remain deeply concerned by the continued detention of Mr Oyub Titiev, Director of the Memorial Human Rights Centre in Chechnya, by the Russian Federation. Read More»
Response to the Report by the HCNM
Response to OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Lamberto Zannier's report to the Permanent Council. Read More»
On Syria’s Recognition of the Independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Statement to the Permanent Council on Syria’s recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
Response to the Head of the Observer Mission at Gukovo and Donetsk Checkpoints
Statement to the Permanent Council in response to the report by the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk, Ambassador György Varga. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine Read More»
A Call on Russia to Respect Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
A call on Russia at the Permanent Council to respect the freedoms of association and peaceful assembly. Read More»
Intensifying Crackdown on Freedom of Religion or Belief in Russia
Statement at the Permanent Council on the intensifying crackdown on freedom of religion or belief in Russia. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine. Read More»
Statement on Human Rights Violations and Abuses against LGBTI Persons in Chechnya – 1 Year After
Statement at the Permanent Council on human rights violations and abuses against LGBTI persons in Chechnya. Read More»
Response to Ukraine Reports by OSCE’s Chief Monitor and Chairmanship’s Special Rep.
Response at the Permanent Council to the peports by OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, and the Chairperson-in-Office's Special Representative, Ambassador Martin Sajdik. Read More»
Right of Reply to Russia on Discrimination in Sport
Right of Reply to Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council on discrimination in sport. Read More»
On Limiting Freedom of Expression in Russia
Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on limiting freedom of expression in Russia. Read More»
Reply to Russia’s Criticism of ODIHR’s Electoral Observation Methodology
Response at the OSCE Permanent Council to Russia’s Criticism of ODIHR’s Electoral Observation Methodology. Read More»
On the OPCW Report on the Nerve Agent attack in Salisbury, UK
Statement at the Permanent Council in response to the United Kingdom's update on the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. Read More»
Attacks on Human Rights Defenders and Freedom of Association in Russia
Statement at the Permanent Council on increasing attacks on human rights defenders and the freedom of association in Russia. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
Response to Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister
Response to the address at the Permanent Council by Georgia's Deputy Foreign Minister, H.E. David Dondua Read More»
On Russia’s Presidential Election
We urge Russian authorities to address the shortcomings reported by the OSCE observation mission, as they are contrary to Russia's OSCE commitments and international obligations. Read More»
Rejecting Russia’s Sham Election in Crimea
By definition, elections conducted by the occupation authorities or under Russian law in Crimea have no legitimacy. Read More»
On the Extension of the Mandate of the SMM
We stress, once again, that attacks, threats, and intimidation of any kind against SMM monitors are unacceptable, inconsistent with this mandate, and must end. Read More»
On Use of a Nerve-Agent Attack in Salisbury, UK
Statement at the Permanent Council on Use of a Nerve Agent in Salisbury, UK. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
Call on Russia to Release Oyub Titiev
Statement at the Permanent Council calling on Russia to release Oyub Titiev and respect human rights in Chechnya. Read More»
Russia’s Sham Elections in Crimea
Statement at the Permanent Council rejecting the Russian Federation’s conduct of a sham election in Crimea. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
Russia’s Continued Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing, four-year occupation of Crimea. Read More»
On the Death of Archil Tatunashvili in Georgia’s South Ossetia Region
Statement at the Permanent Council on the death of Georgian Citizen Archil Tatunashvili during his February 22 arrest and detention in the Russian occupied Georgian territory of South Ossetia. Read More»
Human Rights Violations in Crimea and Parts of Donbas
Introductory remarks at a side event on human rights defenders in Crimea. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
Response to the Head of the Observer Mission at Gukovo and Donetsk Checkpoints
Statement at the Permanent Council in response to the head of the observer mission at two checkpoints on the Russia-Ukraine border. Read More»
Response to Ukraine Reports by OSCE’s Chief Monitor and Chairmanship’s Special Rep.
Statement at the Permanent Council: Response to Ambassadors Ertugrul Apakan and Martin Sajdik. Read More»
Russia’s Violations of Georgian Sovereignty
The United States does not recognize the legitimacy of this so-called “treaty,” which does not constitute a valid international agreement. Read More»
The Attempted Silencing of Independent Voices in Russia
The United States renews our call on the Russian government to allow independent voices to speak without fear of harassment and intimidation. Read More»
A Call on Russia to Release Oyub Titiev and Respect Human Rights in Chechnya
Statement at the Permanent Council: We urge Russian federal authorities to ensure that Oyub Titiev’s rights are protected. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
On the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border
Interpretative Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Extension of the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
A summary of U.S. activities at the OSCE between January 15 and January 19, 2018. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine. Read More»
Right of Reply to Russia on FARA
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation at the Permanent Council on the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Read More»
Call on Russia to Respect Human Rights in Chechnya
Statement at the Permanent Council on the arrest of Oyub Titiev, head of the Chechen branch office of the Russian human rights NGO Memorial, on questionable drug charges. Read More»
Response to Foreign Minister of Italy Angelino Alfano
Response to Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano's presentation to the Permanent Council of his goals as 2018 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office. Read More»
On the Geneva Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
The United States welcomes the recent release of detainees as an important step that we hope will lead to further progress in resolving humanitarian cases. Read More»
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
The fighting in the Donbas continues to worsen, reaching a level similar to that last experienced in January and February of 2017. Read More»
United States Slams Russia’s Mistreatment of Crimean Tatars Ahead of the 2017 OSCE Ministerial Council
The State Department’s top official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, condemned Russia’s persecution of Crimean Tatars and voiced the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Read More»
Ongoing Concerns About Freedom of Expression in Russia
The United States urges the Russian government not to use new media legislation to further restrict freedom of expression and the operation of media outlets in Russia. Read More»
Remarks at the Close of the 2017 OSCE Ministerial Council
As this 24th OSCE Ministerial comes to a close, let us reflect for a moment on the vision rooted in the Helsinki Final Act and on what that should mean for all of us here today. Read More»
Secretary Tillerson’s Remarks at the OSCE Ministerial Plenary Session
Whether it is ending the crisis in Ukraine, fighting terrorism, promoting human rights, or resolving longstanding conflicts, the OSCE is an important platform for addressing these challenges. Read More»
Response to Ukraine Reports by the OSCE’s Chief Monitor and Chairmanship’s Special Rep.
Ceasefire violations have now returned to higher levels than those recorded before the August 25 truce. Read More»
3rd Right of Reply to the Russian Federation
New Russian legislation presents yet another threat to a free media in Russia. Read More»
2nd Right of Reply to the Russian Federation
New Russian legislation presents yet another threat to a free media in Russia. Read More»
1st Right of Reply to the Russian Federation
New Russian legislation presents yet another threat to a free media in Russia. Read More»
Right of Reply to Russia on the Glorification of Nazism
The United States condemns the glorification of Nazism and all modern forms of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and related intolerance. Read More»
Response to the Secretary General on the Security Situation in Ukraine
I’d like to make a substantive comment in response to the information that the Secretary General provided regarding the security situation in response to the question from the EU. Read More»
On the Anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity
The United States joins the people of Ukraine in honoring the memory of the Revolution of Dignity and those who gave their lives to build a more just, democratic, and European Ukraine. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Russia’s willingness to exploit the vulnerabilities of critical civilian infrastructure leaves the civilian population exposed to unconscionable danger. Read More»
Joint Statement by Canada and the United States on Gross Violations of Human Rights of LGBTI Persons in Chechnya
We urge the government of Russia to investigate every credible report of abuse based on the victim’s LGBTI status, as well as any apparent cover-up of that abuse by local authorities. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Deputy Political Counselor Darren Perdue to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 16, 2017 Thank you, Mr. Chair. The conflict in the Donbas seems to have returned to an established pattern as we enter the ... Read More»
Response to the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
The HCNM plays a valuable role as we grapple with issues regarding ethnicity, language, and education, while respecting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. Read More»
Response to the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights
Response to the address by Nils Muižnieks, the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, at the OSCE Permanent Council. Read More»
What is the OSCE Mission to Moldova?
The OSCE Mission to Moldova plays a crucial role in the ongoing settlement process on the Transnistria conflict, and advises Moldova’s authorities on human rights and democratization issues. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
We note with great concern that the fighting fomented by Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine is again on the verge of causing a significant humanitarian disaster. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
The Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia. Ending impunity for crimes against journalists. Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
The so-called renewed “Back to School” ceasefire effort in eastern Ukraine appears to be collapsing. Read More»
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
In too many places in the OSCE region, those who threaten, kidnap, beat, and kill journalists do so with impunity. Read More»
Response to the Geneva International Discussions Co-Chairs
The Geneva International Discussions are critical to enhancing security, stability, and respect for human rights in Georgia, and as a means towards resolving the 2008 conflict. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
The OSCE's work on the environment, Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine, security sector support in the migration crisis, and much more. Read More»
On the Geneva International Discussions
The United States fully supports Georgia’s territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders. Read More»
Response to OSCE PA President, Christine Muttonen
Response to President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Christine Muttonen's address to the OSCE Permanent Council. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
Macedonia's foreign minister addresses the delegations, Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine, gay rights in Azerbaijan, and more. Read More»
On Reports of Violations of LGBTI Persons Rights in Chechnya
We ask Russia to clarify: is there an ongoing federal-level investigation into reports of a brutal campaign against gay men in Chechnya? Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
We call on Russia to disengage the forces it leads, arms, trains, and fights alongside from the line of contact and withdraw proscribed weapons in accordance with the Minsk agreements. Read More»
Response to International Red Cross Vice-President
Christine Beerli of the International Red Cross (ICRC) addressed the OSCE Permanent Council. We responded on the crucial work the ICRC does in conflict-affected areas. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
The role of women in peace processes, the shrinking space for civil society, the sentencing of Crimean Tatar leader Ilmi Umerov, and more. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
We again call on Russia to disengage the forces it leads, arms, trains, and fights alongside from the line of contact and withdraw proscribed weapons in accordance with the Minsk agreements. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
Tackling online abuse of female journalists, countering violent extremism, calling out Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, and more. Read More»
On Illegitimate Russian Elections in Occupied Crimea
The United States does not recognize the legitimacy or the outcome of the elections that took place in Russian-occupied Crimea on September 10. Read More»
Reply to Russia on Russians Detained in the United States
We categorically reject the Kremlin’s bogus claims that we are “hunting” or “kidnapping” Russian citizens abroad. Read More»
Response to Ukraine Reports by the OSCE’s Chief Monitor and Chairmanship’s Special Rep.
Reported ceasefire violations in Ukraine have decreased, but the use of heavy weapons violations still exceeds 100 per week. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
Europe's largest human rights event draws to a close, and OSCE dialogue on security sector governance and reform broadens. Read More»
Fundamental Freedoms: Statement at HDIM Session 17
Restrictions on both internal and external travel continue in some States. These restrictions often appear to be aimed at restricting the activities of human rights activists, journalists, and members of the political opposition. Read More»
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation
The United States categorically rejects any claims that the United States government is involved in the kidnapping of foreign nationals and that it operates in manner inconsistent with its international obligations. Read More»
Concern About the Arrest of Kirill Serebrennikov of the Gogol Center
We urge Russian authorities to adhere to fair trial guarantees. The United States stresses the right of all to freedom of expression, including in the spheres of arts and culture. Read More»
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Commitments by Russia in Ukraine
OSCE monitors in Ukraine continue to face serious restrictions, violence, and harassment in territory controlled by the forces Russia arms, trains, leads and fights alongside. Read More»
On Continued Reports of Gross Violations of Human Rights by the Chechen Authorities
We urge the Kremlin to investigate new reports of mass killings and systematic gross violations of human rights in Chechnya. Read More»
Concern about Respect for Freedom of Religion in Russia
Russia's increasing application of "extremism" legislation to target wrongfully members of peaceful religious minority groups is troubling. Read More»
Response to the OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine and the CiO’s Special Representative in Ukraine
The investigations into the April 23 tragedy resulting in the death of SMM paramedic Joseph Stone must be honest, thorough, and transparent, and include concrete determinations on making SMM operations stronger and safer in the future. Read More»