It is Russia’s attacking and destroying of Ukraine’s culture that forces us to help protect Ukraine’s unique cultural heritage.
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Combat Trafficking of Cultural Property, SMM
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.
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 April, 2022 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, SMM, Ukraine
It is deeply regrettable that the Russian Federation has blocked consensus on the mandate extension of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: SMM
We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 October, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, SMM, TCG, Ukraine
Seven years after Russia’s attempt to annex Crimea and the launch of its armed aggression in eastern Ukraine, Russia’s ongoing occupation and militarization of Crimea and violent campaign in eastern Ukraine threatens European security. Despite the relative success of the Additional Measures to Strengthen the Ceasefire last summer, Russia persists in obstructing peace negotiations within the Trilateral Contact Group ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 August, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia. Ukraine, SMM, Ukraine
Ambassadors Çevik and Grau, the United States welcomes you back to the Permanent Council. We are grateful for your tireless efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the Russia-led conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, SMM, Ukraine
The United States welcomes the extension of the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM).
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: OSCE Budget, OSCE Institutions, Statements | Tags: SMM
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.
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, SMM, Ukraine
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.
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, SMM, 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 November 12, 2020 Thank you, Madam Chairperson. As part of a broader program to destabilize its sovereign neighbor, Russia has fomented and financed a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea, Russia, SMM, Ukraine
