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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 September, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Moscow Mechanism, Russia
The Russian government and administration not only excessively limit human rights and fundamental freedoms, but actively work to their detriment to propagate the war.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Moscow Mechanism, Russia
Wherever Ukraine liberates its territory, we see the horrors Russia leaves behind in its wake.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 September, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 September, 2022 | Topics: Arms control, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Belarus, FSC, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 September, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Abkhazia, Georgia, Russia, South Ossetia
Any Kremlin claims that Ukraine’s people yearn to be annexed by Russia are flat-out lies and propaganda.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 September, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 24 August, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 August, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s brutal attack on its peaceful, sovereign neighbor has now entered its sixth month and the human costs are quite simply staggering.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 August, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Russia must end this war now before the moral and economic bankruptcy of this so-called “special military operation” causes more suffering.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements | Tags: MH17, Russia, Ukraine
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?
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 July, 2022 | Topics: Gender Equality, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: gender equality, Russia, Ukraine
With every unconscionable strike hitting Ukrainian civilians, the Russian government reveals its true nature to the world.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Moscow Mechanism, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Moscow Mechanism, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
All those responsible for forced transfers of Ukrainian civilians to Russia will be identified and held to account for violations of international law.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 July, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
If Russia seeks a solution at the negotiating table, then we call on Russia to cease the unjustified war of aggression immediately.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 June, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: ASRC, Russia
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 June, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 June, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 June, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 June, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 May, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The sheer barbarity, sadistic cruelty, and lawlessness of Russia’s military campaign is now plain for all the world to see.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 May, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 May, 2022 | Topics: Economic and Environmental Activities, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 May, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 May, 2022 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Belarus, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 May, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 May, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We are committed to using every available tool to ensure Russia is held accountable for its monstrous atrocities.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 May, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 May, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, SMM, Ukraine
As we enter the third month of Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression, Ukraine stands as strong, united, and resolute as ever.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We are committed to using every tool available to ensure those responsible are held accountable for atrocities.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The world is demanding justice following the shocking images of carnage discovered when Ukraine liberated Bucha on April 2.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We will help the people of Ukraine fight for this future for as long as it takes.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 24 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Belarus, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
The human and humanitarian tragedy is growing every day, every hour.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Yesterday was surely one of the saddest days of the war after Russia bombed a children’s and maternity hospital in Mariupol.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Belarus, Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
There are no credible explanations and no justifications for these actions. There is no “special military operation,” only a naked war of aggression.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Today, our delegations will send the following letter to ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci, invoking the Moscow Mechanism, with the support of Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s actions are an affront to democracy, to human rights, to human decency.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Make no mistake: Yesterday’s actions are the beginning of the latest Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
This is the most significant military mobilization in Europe since the Cold War.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We need to address the escalating situation in the context of the principles and commitments at the heart of the OSCE.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States and our Allies and partners are unified in our preference for constructive and serious diplomacy, including here at the OSCE.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Ukraine’s concern regarding Russian military activities and intentions today is unfortunately grounded in recent history.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 February, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States welcomes the opportunity to discuss how these matters are and remain essential to achieving lasting peace and prosperity.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia
Russia continues to threaten the security of not just Ukraine, but Europe as a whole, with its ongoing military escalation.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 February, 2022 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
This crisis is much bigger than Ukraine. This is about the type of world we want to live in.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 January, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
What happens in Ukraine is not only a matter of peace and security in the Donbas, or Ukraine, or even Europe.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 January, 2022 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 January, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Polish OSCE Chairmanship, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Geneva International Discussions, Georgia, Russia
Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are being threatened in an unprecedented way.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire territory of Ukraine within its international recognized borders, including Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 December, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 December, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We remain deeply concerned by evidence Russia has made plans for significant escalation against Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 December, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 December, 2021 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
We remain deeply concerned by reports of unusual Russian military activity near Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 November, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Exclude, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We call on Russia to allow the SMM to fulfill its mandate and monitor throughout Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 November, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The suffering and hardships faced by people living in conflict-affected areas of Georgia have gone on for far too long.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 November, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Geneva International Discussions, Georgia, Russia
Crimea-related sanctions will remain in place until Russia returns full control of the peninsula to Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 November, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
If Russia has a dispute with Ukraine, it should be resolved diplomatically. The multinational SMM is not a bargaining chip.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 October, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Crimean Tatars, Russia, Ukraine
The United States reiterates its strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 October, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Geneva International Discussions, Georgia, Russia
We call on Russia and the forces it leads to immediately cease preventing the other SMM monitors.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 October, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine and occupation of Crimea is now in its eighth year and has claimed more than 13,000 lives.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 October, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 October, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, SMM, TCG, Ukraine
The United States deeply regrets the choice by the Russian Federation to block consensus on extension of the BOM’s mandate.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 September, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine and occupation of Crimea is now in its eighth year.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 September, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We will continue to urge Russia to provide for OSCE monitoring along the Russia-Ukraine border.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 September, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Border Observer Mission, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s irresponsible and destabilizing behavior not only threatens the security of its neighbors, but also the security of the wider OSCE region.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 September, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We call on Russia’s authorities to end their repression of human rights defenders, political opponents, and independent journalists, and to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Russia
The United States is a country where the rule of law is paramount and where we hold those who violate the law accountable.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Russia
The United States stands in solidarity with victims of the egregious crime of enforced disappearance and with the loved ones who live with the agony of their absence and the added pain of not knowing their whereabouts or fate.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Chechnya, Russia, Ukraine
Russia bears responsibility for every casualty on both sides of the Line of Contact. Its aggression against Ukraine is the sole driver of the daily violence that causes these tragedies.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s current objection to the Border Observer Mission’s mandate renewal looks to be just the latest in a long line of broken promises
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Border Observer Mission, Gukovo and Donetsk, Russia, Ukraine
The United States joins other participating States in calling for Russia to allow for the geographic expansion of this Mission.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Border Observer Mission, Gukovo & Donetsk, Russia, Ukraine
We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea. We reaffirm that Crimea is Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 August, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Thirteen years since the Russian 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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 August, 2021 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements | Tags: Abkhazia, EUMM, Georgia, Russia, South Ossetia
The United States regrets that Russia’s restrictions resulted in ODIHR’s decision that it would be unable to effectively observe the Duma elections in September.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 August, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: ODIHR, Russia
July 27 marked the first anniversary of the issuance and enactment of the Trilateral Contact Group’s (TCG’s) Additional Measures to Strengthen the Ceasefire.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 August, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
I just wanted to remind my esteemed Russian colleague that Moscow committed to all three of the Minsk agreements: the Minsk Protocol, signed September 5, 2014; the Minsk Memorandum of Understanding, signed September 19, 2014; and the Minsk Package of Measures, signed February 12, 2015, since you wanted us to talk about documents.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States and Canada remain deeply concerned by the continued repression of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Moldova’s Transnistria region.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements | Tags: Moldova, Russia
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, harm to its civilian populations, and political coercion are not confined to the Donbas region.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Saturday marked seven years since Malaysia Airlines Flight #17 was shot down over Russia-controlled Donetsk in Ukraine by Russia-backed militants.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: MH17, Russia, Ukraine
The United States and other participating States in this Chamber fully support Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s long-standing efforts to hinder the work of this Mission are a clear demonstration of Moscow’s unwillingness to take its Minsk commitments seriously.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We echo Special Representative Grau's appeal to our Russian colleagues to resume a constructive approach to negotiations, which they abandoned more than a year ago.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 July, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
In recent weeks Russia continued its relentless campaign against independent civil society, democracy advocates, media, and academic institutions.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 July, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Russia
Although Russia tries to cast itself as a mere “mediator” in this conflict, Moscow unceasingly obstructs the paths to resolution.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 July, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
If Russia truly wants peace in Ukraine, it must cease impeding the work of the SMM and afford its monitors the full Freedom of Movement needed to fulfil their mandate.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 24 June, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Rather than pursue a serious effort to resolve the conflict it began, Russia doubled down on its same tired lines, denying its role as the aggressor and spinning fantasies about “foreign masters” and “coups d'état”.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States welcomes Head of Mission Varga to the Permanent Council. Ambassador, we commend you and your team for your continued efforts under particularly challenging conditions.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We condemn last night’s decision by a Moscow court to designate as “extremist” three organizations affiliated with imprisoned opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 June, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Let’s be clear about why we discuss this conflict every Thursday. It is because Russia and the forces it arms, trains, leads, and fights alongside have fueled this terrible situation in eastern Ukraine for more than seven years.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 June, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
As the principal driver of the conflict in eastern Ukraine trying to falsely cast itself as a “mediator,” Russia has a lot to hide.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 June, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States has on numerous occasions expressed regret over Russia’s continued blockage of efforts to expand the geographic scope of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Significant numbers of Russian military forces remain in place along the Russia-Ukraine border, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in eastern Ukraine along the Line of Contact within Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Although Russia has removed certain forces and hardware from these areas, its military posture remains significantly heightened.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The violence propagated by Russia-led forces in eastern Ukraine not only costs the lives of Ukrainian Servicemembers—but led to the loss of more than 13,000 Ukrainians since Russia initiated this conflict in 2014.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 May, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The government of Russia continues to disregard its international obligations and OSCE commitments to respect and ensure the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
We continue to closely monitor Russia’s announced ‘drawdown’ of its military equipment and personnel from Ukraine’s eastern border.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The non-transparent, large-scale, and unilateral mobilization of Russian forces in and around Ukraine this month is only the most recent illustration of Moscow’s brinkmanship.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Arms control, First Dimension, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States planned on speaking on World Press Freedom Day at the May 6th Permanent Council, but since my Russian colleague has raised this issue today and mentioned the United States, I would like to exercise my right of reply.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia, United States
Ceasefire violations rose in eastern Ukraine as Russia unilaterally massed troops along its border with Ukraine and in Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We remind Russia of its international obligations and OSCE commitments to respect the human rights and dignity of all, regardless of political affiliation or personal views.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Navalny, Russia
The United States shares the concerns of the European Union and other participating States who addressed the ongoing suppression of freedom of expression by Russian authorities.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
We remain committed to working with allies and partners to counter disinformation, which is part of the Russian government’s toolkit aimed at destabilizing free societies and expanding its malign influence, including in Latvia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Latvia, Russia
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, SMM, Ukraine
As President Biden stated, the police shooting of Daunte Wright in a suburb of Minneapolis is tragic, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
If Russia has concerns about NATO or U.S. forces in Europe, it should use the appropriate provisions of the Vienna Document to request additional information or transparency.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna April 15, 2021 Thank you, Madam Chair. For seven years, Russia has orchestrated a large-scale hybrid campaign against Ukraine, while denying its involvement and obstructing progress toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict. ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
For months now, Russia has woven fantasies about Ukraine’s alleged military preparations to expel Russia-led forces from the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
On Russia’s military activities near Ukraine’s border and in Russia-occupied Crimea As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian to a special joint session of the Forum for Security Cooperation and the Permanent Council, Vienna April 14, 2021 Thank you, Mister Chair. The United States joins other participating States in expressing our continued and considerable concern over Russia’s military activities ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
We are concerned by the Russian government’s continued contempt for the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of association.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
My esteemed colleagues raised quite a litany of issues pertaining to the United States, all of which were clearly learned about from U.S. media sources, so it is at least hard to imagine that there are legitimate complaints about media freedom in the United States.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia
This month marks the beginning of the eighth year of Russian hostilities toward its sovereign neighbor.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s campaign against independent media has intensified dramatically in recent months.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Regrettably, we are again seeing Russia-led forces use heavy weapons and reports of shelling around water and sanitation infrastructure in Donetsk.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, Ukraine
As Russia’s aggression in eastern Ukraine bleeds into its eighth year, the Special Monitoring Mission, in line with its mandate, integrated a gender perspective into its monitoring and reporting work.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
In recent months, the Kremlin intensified its efforts to suppress independent voices and viewpoints, including those of members of civil society organizations, human rights defenders, independent journalists, political opposition members, and believers belonging to religious minority communities.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Human Rights, Russia
Seven years ago, after protests in Kyiv brought an end to the corrupt Yanukovych regime, Moscow inflicted revenge upon Ukraine for its decision to chart a path toward the European Union and the trans-Atlantic community.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
As we prepare to celebrate March 8—International Women’s Day, let us not forget the women of eastern Ukraine. Women who suffer disproportionately from many of the hardships wrought by Russia’s aggression.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
For seven grim years, Russia has fueled a bloody conflict that has taken the lives of more 13,000 Ukrainian citizens.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, Ukraine
Ambassador Varga you continue to perform your already challenging duties under exceptionally difficult conditions; we were especially relieved to read the Mission was coronavirus-free.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, SMM, Ukraine
The 2020 election saw more Americans from every community in our country participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Russia
The United States condemns the sentencing of Georgian citizen Zaza Gakheladze to 12 years and six months in prison, after Russian-led security actors shot and detained him nearly seven months ago along the South Ossetia Administrative Boundary Line.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia, South Ossetia
U.S. remains committed to working with our Allies and partners to counter the spread of disinformation.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
We track closely reports of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
This past weekend, Russians in approximately 100 cities again took to the streets to express frustration with authorities and signal support for jailed opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
As my esteemed Russian colleague has raised the United States, I’d like to exercise my right of reply. Let me start by saying that the United States is not perfect, nor does it claim to be.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
The United States joins the other members of this Council in expressing our gratitude for your efforts on the ground across Ukraine and within the Trilateral Contact Group discussions. You have our strongest support.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, SMM, Ukraine
The Grand Chamber of the European Court for Human Rights found Russia violated multiple articles of the European Convention of Human Rights and its protocols.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Statements | Tags: ECHR, Georgia, Russia
I appreciate my Russian colleague’s concern about events in the United States.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Last week, we spoke about Russia’s obstinacy in fueling the fighting in eastern Ukraine and obstructing progress toward a lasting and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
The United States strongly condemns Russia’s decision to arrest Aleksey Navalny.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Statements | Tags: Russia
This coming spring marks seven years since Moscow, barely disguised behind the sheerest of veils, instigated an armed assault in the Donbas against its sovereign neighbor and fellow Slavic nation.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Chechen Republic, Russia
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, 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, ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Latvia, Russia
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Latvia, Russia
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Moldova, Russia, Transnistria
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, SMM, Ukraine
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia, Safety of Journalists
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Crimean Tatars, Russia, Ukraine
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: First Dimension, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, Ukraine
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Freedom of movement, Rule of Law, Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, OSCE, Russia, Ukraine
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Interpretive Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Fundamental Freedoms, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Statements | Tags: Russia, United States
Statement to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Belarus, Russia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Joint Statement to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on July 23, 2020
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia, United States
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on July 23, 2020
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Religious Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council on July 23, 2020
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement by Political Officer Christine Harper at the 1275th Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Australia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine
Statement by Acting Political Counselor Lane Darnell Bahl at the 1275th Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered by Michael Gower, Public Affairs, at the 1275th Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council on July 16, 2020.
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By | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of Reply by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the Permanent Council on July 9, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Russia, United States
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the Permanent Council on July 9, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia, United Kingdom
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the Permanent Council on July 9, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered on July 2, 2020 on Russia's Constitutional Plebiscite.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered by Lane Darnell Bahl to the Permanent Council on July 2, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council by Ambassador James Gilmore III on July 2, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
ASRC 2020 statement delivered during the Special Session: Ensuring Security and Stability in the OSCE region in light of developments with respect to Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Opening statement delivered at the Annual Security Review Conference on June 23, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III on June 18, 2020 at the Permanent Council.
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By | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III on June 11, 2020 at the Permanent Council.
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By Миссия США при ОБСЕ | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III on June 11, 2020 at the Permanent Council.
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By | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the June 4, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
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By | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of Reply delivered on May 28, 2020 on Recent Developments in the Occupied Territories of Georgia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on May 28, 2020 on developments in the occupied territories of Georgia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the May 28, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
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By | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Permanent Council statement delivered by Ambassador Gilmore on the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Joint Statement delivered by the Danish Mission on Addressing All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Russia
Right of Reply delivered at the Permanent Council on May 21, 2020 to the Russian Federation
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on May 21, 2020 On IDAHOTB
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Russia
Press Release on Ambassador Gilmore Condemning Russian Conscription in Crimea as Violation of International Law. Released May 21, 2020
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on May 21, 2020 on Forced Conscription in Crimea
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the May 21, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
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By | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine at the May 14, 2020 at the Permanent Council.
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By | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
U.S. Interpretative Statement on the Decision to Extend Deployment of OSCE Observers to Border Observation Mission.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on May 7, 2020 marking World Press Freedom Day.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey
Statement delivered on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine at the May 7, 2020 at the Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the April 30, 2020 Permanent Council on threats against Journalist Elena Milashina.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Right of Reply to Russia delivered at the April 30, 2020 Permanent Council meeting.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered on April 30, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation following the Report by the OSCE Mission to Moldova.
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By | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Moldova, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Moldova, Russia
Right of Reply on the Issue of Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity delivered at the Permanent Council April 23, 2020
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine
Statement in response to “borderization” activities in Russian-occupied Georgian territory of South Ossetia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement in response to the report by Ambassadors Grau and Cevik on Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine
Statement distributed to the OSCE on April 2, 2020 On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia distributed to the Permanent Council on March 23, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Occasion of International Women’s Day
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Gender Equality, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia
Statement delivered on March 12, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine
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By | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Case of Julian Assange delivered at the Permanent Council on March 5, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, United States
Statement delivered on March 5, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Report of the OSCE Head of Mission to Montenegro.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Montenegro, Russia
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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 March, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on ongoing human rights violations in the Russian Federation.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Russian Cyber Attack on Georgia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Cyber Issues, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Sixth Anniversary of Russian Occupation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered on February 27, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Press Release on U.S. Ambassador Gilmore’s statement on attacks against Elena Milashina and Marina Dubrovina.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 February, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the recent attack in the Chechen Republic, Russia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered on February 13, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine.
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By | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Report on the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered on February 6, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, 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.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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By | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered in response to Foreign Minister Zalkaliani and Georgia’s Presidency of the Council of Europe.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: European Union, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 January, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
“I fear that the dozens of Ukrainian political prisoners Russia still holds may be experiencing the same severe mistreatment,” Gilmore assessed.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered on January 16, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine.
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By | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered in response to the address by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Elections, OSCE Institutions, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered in response to the address by the 2020 OSCE Chair-in-Office Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Albania, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Interpretative statement delivered on the Mandate of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Interpretative statement delivered on the Extension of the Observer Mission on the Russian-Ukrainian Border.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the Project Coordinator in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
U.S. Statement In Response to the OSCE Chief Monitor and the CiO 's Special Representative to Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of Reply delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the Russian delegation.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia
The U.S. closing statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine
Joint statement on Euro-Atlantic security delivered at the closing of the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Joint statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia on Russia-Georgia Conflict delivered at the closing of the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
USOSCE Ambassador Gilmore's Opening Remarks at the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council Press Conference.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia
The U.S. opening statement delivered at the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 November, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Detention of Georgian Physician Vazha Gaprindashvili
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea.
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By | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of reply to the Russian Federation regarding statements delivered during the report by the OSCE RFoM.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine
Response delivered to the Permanent Council in to Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Regarding Russian Occupation of Georgia, Ambassador Gilmore Acknowledges “Wake Up Call” for the “Most Serious Situation We’ve Seen in Years” PRESS RELEASE | November 15, 2019 Vienna, November 14, 2019 – Responding to the reports by the co-chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on the situation in Georgia, Ambassador James Gilmore, head of the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Right of Reply delivered at the Permanent Council in Response to the Russian delegation
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Ongoing Human Rights Violations and Abuses by the Russian Federation.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council in Response to ICRC President Peter Mauer.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kosovo, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, National Minorities, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Point of Clarification delivered to the Permanent Council on the situation in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Press Release: USOSCE Amb. Gilmore spoke at the OSCE weekly Permanent Council Meeting on Russia’s “Evil Conduct”
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia
Point of Clarification raised by the U.S. Delegation at the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Report by ODIHR Director Gisladóttir
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, Turkmenistan
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Report of the Conflict Prevention Center Director
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Continuing Restrictions on Freedom of the Media in Russia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Speech, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Right of Reply delivered at the Permanent Council on the report by the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia
Response delivered to the Russian Federation at the Permanent Council on October 3, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Assembly & Association, Statements | Tags: Russia
Right of Reply given at HDIM 2019 Working Session 18
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia
Joint Statement delivered by the delegation of the U.K. at HDIM 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Chechen Republic, Russia
Statement delivered at Working Session 10 of the HDIM 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Anti-corruption, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
U.S. Statement delivered at HDIM 2019 Working Session 8 on Tolerance and Non-discrimination.
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By | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Uzbekistan
U.S. Statement delivered at HDIM 2019 Working Session 8 on Tolerance and Non-discrimination.
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By | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Uzbekistan
U.S. Statement delivered at HDIM 2019 Working Session 6 on the Freedom of Assembly
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By | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Crimea, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine
Right of Reply given at HDIM 2019 Working Session 5 on the Safety of Journalists
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By | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
U.S. Statement delivered at HDIM 2019 Working Session 5 on the Safety of Journalists
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
Press Release on U.S. response to Russia’s attempt to exploit HDIM rules on Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
U.S. Statement on Fundamental Freedoms of Free Expression and Media delivered at HDIM's Working Session 2.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Albania, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine
U.S. Statement on Fundamental Freedoms of Free Expression and Media delivered at HDIM's Working Session 1.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Right of Reply delivered at the Opening Session of the 2019 HDIM.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The U.S. statement delivered at the opening of the 2019 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
“The U.S. Mission to the OSCE has been decisive in calling for the release of these prisoners by Russia. We urge Russia to cease its aggression in eastern Ukraine and Crimea and release all those still unjustly detained.”
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Press Release on Ambassador Gilmore’s September 5 Permanent Council Statements
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Elections, Press Releases, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on September 5, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
U.S. Statement on the Situation in Georgia delivered at the Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Georgia, Russia
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russian Violations of the Right to Peaceful Assembly
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Assembly & Association, Freedom of Expression, Statements | Tags: Russia
Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Deployment of OSCE Observers to Two Russian Checkpoints delivered at the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on July 25, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on the Anniversary of the Downing of Flight MH17
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on July 18, 2019
