It is Russia’s attacking and destroying of Ukraine’s culture that forces us to help protect Ukraine’s unique cultural heritage. Read More»
Response to the Chairperson in Office’s Notification on Instructions to Effect Closure of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to 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. Read More»
Statement on the Mandate Extension of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to 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»
Response to the Report by the Special Rep. of the OSCE CiO in Ukraine and the TCG & the Chief Monitor of the OSCE SMM to Ukraine
We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea. Read More»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Seven years after Russia’s attempt to annex Crimea and the launch of its armed aggression in eastern Ukraine, Russia’s ongoing occupation and militarization of Crimea and violent campaign in eastern Ukraine threatens European security. Despite the relative success of the Additional Measures to Strengthen the Ceasefire last summer, Russia persists in obstructing peace negotiations within the Trilateral Contact Group ... Read More»
On the Addresses by the CiO Special Representative and OSCE SMM Chief Monitor in 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»
Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
The United States welcomes the extension of the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM). Read More»
Response to the Report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints
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»
On the Addresses by the CiO Special Representative and OSCE SMM Chief Monitor in 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»
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 12, 2020 Thank you, Madam Chairperson. As part of a broader program to destabilize its sovereign neighbor, Russia has fomented and financed a ... Read More»
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