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
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
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
The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire country of Ukraine, including Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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
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
Intrepretative 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 | Tags: Ukraine
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III on June 18, 2020 at the Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Right of Reply by U.S. Ambassador James S. Gilmore III from the June 11, 2020 Permanent Council.
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By | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Georgia, 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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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
Press Release on the Passage of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine Budget and the Extension of its Mandate.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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 86th Anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Ukraine
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
Ambassador Gilmore and UK Ambassador Neil Bush discuss OSCE contribution to Euro-Atlantic security PRESS RELEASE | August 28, 2019 USOSCE Ambassador James Gilmore and Ambassador Neil Bush, Head of the United Kingdom’s delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), met on August 29 to confer on vital emerging foreign policy for ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on Elections in Ukraine on July 25, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Ukraine
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
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on July 11, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on July 4, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 July, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered in Response to OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Desir on July 4, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 July, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Media Freedom, RFOM, Statements | Tags: Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Annual Security Review Conference: Special Session on Ensuring Security and Stability in the OSCE region in Light of Developments with Respect to Ukraine As delivered by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Christopher Robinson, Vienna, June 25, 2019 With the conflict in Ukraine now in its sixth year, we should collectively ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on June 20, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Prosecution of Four Suspects in the MH17 Case As delivered by Acting Deputy Head of Mission Gregory Macris to the Permanent Council, Vienna June 20, 2019 As U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated yesterday: “The United States welcomes the announcement today regarding the indictment of four individuals for their role in the downing of ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Malaysia, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine
Interpretative Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on the Extension of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council in Response to Project Coordinator in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on June 6, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement in Response to Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on June 6, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 June, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on May 30, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 May, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered on the Occasion of the Farewell to OSCE SMM Chief Monitor Ambassador Ertuğrul Apakan on 30 May 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 May, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on May 23, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Report by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: HCNM, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in Commemoration of the Expulsion of Crimean Tatars
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on May 16, 2019
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By | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on May 9, 2019
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By | 9 May, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on May 2, 2019
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By | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: Border security, OSCE Institutions, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on April 11, 2019
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By | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Ukraine’s Presidential Election
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Statement delivered at Permanent Council on Report by OSCE Chief Monitor and CiO's Special Representative in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on March 28, 2019
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By | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on March 14, 2019
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By | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on March 7, 2019
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By | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine on February 28, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Remarks delivered at 26 February event "FIVE YEARS AFTER: Human Rights Situation in Autonomous Republic of Crimea"
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 February, 2019 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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By | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in Response to the OSCE Mission at Russian Checkpoints Chief Observer
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on ODIHR's election observation in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council On Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at Permanent Council In Response to OSCE Chief Monitor and CiO Special Representative to Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Opening statement delivered at the 27th Environmental and Economic Preparatory Meeting
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Economic and Environmental Activities, Statements | Tags: Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council in Response to Project Coordinator in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council in Response to OSCE PA President Tsereteli
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Elections, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Statement to the Permanent Council in Response to CiO and Slovak Foreign Minister Lajčák
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
U.S. response to the statement by Ms. Dunja Mijatović, Commissioner on Human Rights for the Council of Europe.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Statement on Russian's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine delivered at the OSCE Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Remarks at the Ukraine-Hosted Side Event at the 2018 OSCE Ministerial Council On Russian Aggression in Crimea, the Kerch Strait, and the Sea of Azov As delivered by Assistant Secretary of State A. Wess Mitchell December 6, 2018 Thank you, Pavlo, for organizing this important event. The past four years of Russian aggression against Ukraine ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: OSCEMC2018, Russia, Ukraine
Assistant Secretary of State A. Wess Mitchell's remarks to the First Plenary Session of the 2018 OSCE Ministerial Council meeting.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Statement in Response to the OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine, Ambassador Apakan, and the Chairperson in Office’s Special Representative, Ambassador Sajdik.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 November, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to a special session of the Permanent Council on the Illegal “Elections” in Donbas.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 November, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 November, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
U.S. Opening Statement at the 2018 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, September 10, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 August, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 August, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
On the Hunger Strike of Imprisoned Ukrainian Film Director Oleg Sentsov.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 August, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Russia has acted in a manner unworthy of a great nation and has chosen to isolate itself from the international community.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine, United States
Response to the OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, and the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group, Ambassador Martin Sajdik.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Response at the Permanent Council to Lukáš Parízek, Special Representative of Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs for Slovakia's 2019 OSCE Chairmanship.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Interpretative statement on the extension of the mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
Response to the report by the OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine, Ambassador Vaidotas Verba, to the Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Harry Kamian to the Permanent Council, Vienna June 14, 2018 Mr. Chair, intense fighting near the Donetsk Filtration Station led to a temporary suspension of its operations last week, jeopardizing the ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Response to OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Lamberto Zannier's report to the Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: National Minorities, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Albania, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council in response to the report by the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk, Ambassador György Varga.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement to the Permanent Council on the 32nd Anniversary of the accident at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Station.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Response at the Permanent Council to the peports by OSCE’s Chief Monitor in Ukraine, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, and the Chairperson-in-Office's Special Representative, Ambassador Martin Sajdik.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 April, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
By definition, elections conducted by the occupation authorities or under Russian law in Crimea have no legitimacy.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Elections, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We stress, once again, that attacks, threats, and intimidation of any kind against SMM monitors are unacceptable, inconsistent with this mandate, and must end.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council rejecting the Russian Federation’s conduct of a sham election in Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing, four-year occupation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 March, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Introductory remarks at a side event on human rights defenders in Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council in response to the head of the observer mission at two checkpoints on the Russia-Ukraine border.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council: Response to Ambassadors Ertugrul Apakan and Martin Sajdik.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Interpretative Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Extension of the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
A summary of U.S. activities at the OSCE between January 15 and January 19, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 January, 2018 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Kosovo, Russia, Ukraine
Statement at the Permanent Council on Russia's ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE principles and commitments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Response to Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano's presentation to the Permanent Council of his goals as 2018 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 January, 2018 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Itlay, Russia, Ukraine
The fighting in the Donbas continues to worsen, reaching a level similar to that last experienced in January and February of 2017.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 December, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The State Department’s top official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, condemned Russia’s persecution of Crimean Tatars and voiced the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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By peterscj | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
As this 24th OSCE Ministerial comes to a close, let us reflect for a moment on the vision rooted in the Helsinki Final Act and on what that should mean for all of us here today.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 December, 2017 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Whether it is ending the crisis in Ukraine, fighting terrorism, promoting human rights, or resolving longstanding conflicts, the OSCE is an important platform for addressing these challenges.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Ceasefire violations have now returned to higher levels than those recorded before the August 25 truce.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire country of Ukraine, including Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Ukraine
I’d like to make a substantive comment in response to the information that the Secretary General provided regarding the security situation in response to the question from the EU.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 November, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States joins the people of Ukraine in honoring the memory of the Revolution of Dignity and those who gave their lives to build a more just, democratic, and European Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s willingness to exploit the vulnerabilities of critical civilian infrastructure leaves the civilian population exposed to unconscionable danger.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine As delivered by Deputy Political Counselor Darren Perdue to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 16, 2017 Thank you, Mr. Chair. The conflict in the Donbas seems to have returned to an established pattern as we enter the ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The HCNM plays a valuable role as we grapple with issues regarding ethnicity, language, and education, while respecting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, National Minorities, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Albania, Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
Response to the address by Nils Muižnieks, the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, at the OSCE Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The OSCE Mission to Moldova plays a crucial role in the ongoing settlement process on the Transnistria conflict, and advises Moldova’s authorities on human rights and democratization issues.
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By peterscj | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Protracted Conflicts, Statements | Tags: Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, United States
We note with great concern that the fighting fomented by Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine is again on the verge of causing a significant humanitarian disaster.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia. Ending impunity for crimes against journalists. Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 November, 2017 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
The so-called renewed “Back to School” ceasefire effort in eastern Ukraine appears to be collapsing.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The OSCE's work on the environment, Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine, security sector support in the migration crisis, and much more.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Ukraine
Response to President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Christine Muttonen's address to the OSCE Permanent Council.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: Elections, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Andorra, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Macedonia's foreign minister addresses the delegations, Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine, gay rights in Azerbaijan, and more.
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By peterscj | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Macedonia, Russia, Ukraine
We call on Russia to disengage the forces it leads, arms, trains, and fights alongside from the line of contact and withdraw proscribed weapons in accordance with the Minsk agreements.
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By | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Christine Beerli of the International Red Cross (ICRC) addressed the OSCE Permanent Council. We responded on the crucial work the ICRC does in conflict-affected areas.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine
The role of women in peace processes, the shrinking space for civil society, the sentencing of Crimean Tatar leader Ilmi Umerov, and more.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine
We again call on Russia to disengage the forces it leads, arms, trains, and fights alongside from the line of contact and withdraw proscribed weapons in accordance with the Minsk agreements.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Tackling online abuse of female journalists, countering violent extremism, calling out Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, and more.
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By peterscj | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Combating Terrorism, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States does not recognize the legitimacy or the outcome of the elections that took place in Russian-occupied Crimea on September 10.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Reported ceasefire violations in Ukraine have decreased, but the use of heavy weapons violations still exceeds 100 per week.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
OSCE monitors in Ukraine continue to face serious restrictions, violence, and harassment in territory controlled by the forces Russia arms, trains, leads and fights alongside.
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By | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The investigations into the April 23 tragedy resulting in the death of SMM paramedic Joseph Stone must be honest, thorough, and transparent, and include concrete determinations on making SMM operations stronger and safer in the future.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Because Russia continues to block the Observer Mission's expansion -- despite clear, strong, continued support from other participating States to do so -- we once again are forced to accept a limited and inadequate mission.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
OSCE monitors in Ukraine continue to face serious restrictions, violence, and harassment in territory controlled by the forces Russia arms, trains, leads and fights alongside.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 July, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
A genuine and lasting ceasefire, followed by the withdrawal of proscribed weapons, is required before work begins on the political aspects of the Minsk agreements.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The Project Coordinator in Ukraine (PCU) plays an indispensable role in providing assistance to Ukraine. Key projects offer training on psychological support to people in conflict-affected areas; advocate for humanitarian demining; promote the safety of journalists; and support policy recommendations that draw attention to the plight of displaced persons.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Sections & Offices, Statements, Ukraine, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
The United States notes that Crimea remains an integral and internationally-recognized part of Ukraine, despite Russia’s ongoing occupation and attempted annexation. The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire country of Ukraine, including Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
The United States fully supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders. We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Arms control, Exclude, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We share the concerns of Organization for Democracy and Economic Development member states about the active and protracted conflicts in this region, and are deeply concerned by continuing violations of member states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Trade | Tags: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Within 30 meters of a hospital, there was a shell crater four meters in diameter and two meters deep, assessed to have been fired from a 152mm artillery piece located in “separatist”-controlled territory. Because a shell of this size will generally kill anything within 50 meters of impact, it caused extensive damage to the hospital.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The conflict in eastern Ukraine continues unabated. On May 17, the SMM noted a 75 percent increase in ceasefire violations compared to the previous week, heightened violence in all five major hotspots along the contact line, and mounting civilian deaths.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has shaken the very foundations of security and stability in Europe, and is antithetical to a vision of Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. The United States affirms its staunch support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Only a visible, verifiable, and irreversible improvement in the security situation will allow progress on the Minsk agreements, starting with a real and sustainable ceasefire, disengagement of forces, and the withdrawal of heavy weapons. Yet Russia continues a pattern of behavior that undermines disengagement.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
OSCE observers at Gukovo and Donetsk are critical to supporting the work of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), which is also restricted while patrolling in so-called “separatist”-held territory within Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States is shocked and deeply saddened by the death of Joseph Stone, a U.S. citizen serving as a paramedic with OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM), when his vehicle struck an explosive in separatist controlled territory in eastern Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Colleagues, we must not allow ourselves to fall into the trap of moral equivalency. Ukraine is defending itself against a campaign of aggression by Russia.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The surge in violence in eastern Ukraine provides yet another stark reminder of Russia’s ongoing aggression against its neighbor, a conflict Russia initiated and sustains. Over the course of the past week, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) counted the highest number of explosions by proscribed heavy weapons during the past year, with ...
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By | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine continues to cost lives every day. More than a million people remain displaced by fighting. The humanitarian crisis has worsened, as shelling periodically cuts off water and power to people living in the Donbas. The economy has been severely damaged. And OSCE monitors continue to face restrictions, harassment, and aggression.
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By | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Three years have passed since Russia launched its occupation and attempted annexation of Crimea. On February 27, 2014, Russian troops in unmarked uniforms seized the parliament building in Simferopol, and then proceeded to hold Crimea hostage until Russia forced the illegitimate “referendum” on March 16.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
The United States is deeply concerned about the increasing risk to civilians in eastern Ukraine. Last week, the United Nations confirmed that fighting had claimed the lives of at least 20 civilians since the start of the year, and wounded over 91 more.
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By | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States welcomes the extension of the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The unrelenting violence calls into question the commitment made by Russia and the separatists to the ceasefire.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 March, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States remains deeply concerned about the volatile security situation in eastern Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The OSCE is playing a crucial role observing and monitoring the situation in eastern Ukraine. U.S. bonds with NATO and the OSCE have stood the test of time. These are institutions that bring together partners on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to defend our shared ideals.
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By osce-mission | 22 February, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Human Rights, Protracted Conflicts, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine
A renewed commitment to a full and lasting ceasefire is urgently needed to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 February, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States applauds the heroic work of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine in brokering the local ceasefires in Avdiyivka that allowed essential repairs to restore power, water, and heating to tens of thousands of people living on both sides of the contact line. Yet the situation remains volatile.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 February, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
We are particularly concerned that fighting continues unchecked in Avdiivka, despite efforts by Ukrainian authorities to end the violence. [...] Colleagues, there can be no confidence in the ceasefire if the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission is unable to verify it.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
On January 26, Russia warned that the risk of military escalation in eastern Ukraine was great. Two days later, fighting escalated significantly.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We value greatly the important work carried out by the OSCE field missions in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, and the Observer Mission on the Russian-Ukrainian border.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
The United States finds it deeply regrettable that the Russian Federation continues to block the expansion of the geographic scope of the Observer Mission, despite the clear, strong, and continued support from other participating States to do so.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
This conflict will remain volatile until weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements are withdrawn, and the framework decisions on disengagement and demining are fully implemented. Otherwise, there is little to stop small-scale clashes from escalating, and this conflict from continuing.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 January, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
"[A]s we heard again this morning, Russia refuses to take responsibility for starting this conflict and continues to lie about its ongoing role in the fighting."
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States looks to Austria to maintain the German Chairmanship’s principled focus on supporting civil society and independent media, and promoting tolerance and non-discrimination throughout the OSCE region.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 January, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Minsk Agreements, Russia, Ukraine
The United States expresses its deep concern over the offensive launched by combined Russian-separatist forces on Sunday, December 18, in what appears to have been a failed attempt to seize territory in strategic areas outside the town of Svitlodarsk, which is located near separatist-held Debaltseve. This brazen violation of the Minsk agreements is an issue ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 December, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Minsk Agreements, Russia, Ukraine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2016 Ambassador Baer’s Press Roundtable December 15, 2016 Hofburg Palace Vienna, Austria AMBASSADOR BAER: Thanks everyone. I know that this is supposed to be a conversation that is forward looking and that is looking specifically at the Austrian Chairmanship taking over next year, but in order to have some idea ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 December, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Austria, Russia, Ukraine, United States
I wanted to respond, not really directly to our distinguished Russian colleague, but rather, to point out to the rest of my distinguished colleagues around this table – just picking up on that last point that we heard from the Russian delegation this morning: that all those who are interested in dialogue need to accept ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States welcomes Ambassador Jarbussynova to the Permanent Council. Ambassador, thank you for efforts and for the accomplishments of the Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings highlighted in your report. The United States strongly supports the work of the OSCE Special Representative and that of her staff, ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Combating Trafficking in Persons, Statements | Tags: Ukraine
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Combined Russian-separatist forces continue to sustain the violence in eastern Ukraine, with hundreds of explosions registered daily and proscribed heavy weapons used, including multiple launch rocket systems. Despite overwhelming evidence that Russia arms, trains, and fights alongside so-called “separatists,” Moscow continues to deny involvement. On December 9, fighters in the separatist-held ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
One of the things that gets misunderstood is that while it is true that it is difficult to reach consensus today in the OSCE, on most things, there is agreement by at least 55 or 56 States. It is usually one or two holdouts. When it’s one, it’s usually the Russian Federation. And when it’s ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Arms control, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The failures of participating States to implement their OSCE commitments do not make the fundamental truth underlying the OSCE concept of comprehensive security any less true.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 December, 2016 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Friends and colleagues, we meet in Hamburg today to reaffirm the same idea that tied us together in Helsinki 41 years ago: that our collective security is directly linked to the growth of our economies and the protection of basic human rights.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 December, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Germany, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
The United States welcomes Ambassadors Apakan and Sajdik back to the Permanent Council. Ambassadors, we thank you for your report, and for your tireless efforts to see the Minsk agreements implemented in full. Ambassador Apakan, please convey our gratitude to your monitors and staff who serve in difficult and at times dangerous conditions. This week, ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The situation continues to deteriorate in eastern Ukraine. In mid-November ceasefire violations reached their highest levels since the establishment of the Special Monitoring Mission in 2014. Furthermore, the SMM recorded last week the highest-ever number of violations from heavy weapons, including multiple launch rocket systems. Combined Russian-separatist forces continue to be responsible for the majority ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 24 November, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
In connection with the adoption of the Decision for the Extension of the Mandate of the OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine, the United States would like to make the following interpretative statement under paragraph IV.1(A)6 of the OSCE Rules of Procedure: The United States notes that Crimea remains an integral and internationally-recognized part of Ukraine, ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 24 November, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Ukraine
For the second week in a row, ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine reached as many as three thousand incidents in a single day.That is on par with the high levels of violence in April and July. Combined Russian-separatist forces continue to be responsible for provoking the majority of attacks. In addition, the Special Monitoring Mission ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I, too, was disappointed with the statement from the Russian delegation today. Colleagues, I think it’s important — I’d just like to remind of one quote from our Russian colleague today — that some of us around the table point to “an external boogie man who can be blamed ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Statements | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Russia has refused to enable the Observer Mission to fully discharge its mandate.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States remains deeply concerned by the fighting in eastern Ukraine. The ceasefire appears to be unraveling, and violence has reached peak levels not seen since August 2015. To safeguard civilian lives, all parties must act now to secure a real and comprehensive ceasefire and complete disengagement. Steps must be taken to improve the ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
We are deeply concerned about the recent uptick in violence in eastern Ukraine, which includes the use of heavy artillery and multiple-launch rocket systems.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 November, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I, too, wanted to respond to some of the comments made by our distinguished Russian colleague. First, to remind all colleagues around this table about SMM reporting, which we value highly and study closely. For many months now, SMM reporting — obviously, as folks know, the SMM can only report things ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 3 November, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The fighting in eastern Ukraine has recently escalated, where the “school year” ceasefire appears to be unraveling.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
I would like to start by expressing our sincere gratitude to President Maurer for his remarks and thoughtful recommendations on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross. We first met in Washington several years ago in our previous capacities. It has been a real pleasure to see you and your success in your ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
The U.S. highly values the work of the Parliamentary Assembly, and the contribution that parliamentarians make to our common goals and objectives for the OSCE region.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, United States
The current effort toward disengagement provides a window of opportunity to put in place a lasting ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, as Ambassadors Sajdik and Apakan told the Permanent Council last week. While we recognize signs of progress on disengagement – such as the withdrawal of forces on both sides of the contact line at Petrivske ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States welcomes Ambassador Peško back to the Permanent Council, and thanks him for his report. At the outset, let me commend the dedicated and talented staff members of the Conflict Prevention Center (CPC) and their work to support the OSCE’s response to our shared security challenges – in particular, Russian aggression against Ukraine. ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Politico-Military Activities, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
Russia’s unwarranted restrictions mean observers are unable to ascertain the full extent of Russian support for the separatists in eastern Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The United States welcomes Ambassadors Apakan and Sajdik back to the Permanent Council and thanks them for their efforts to peacefully resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine. We must take this opportunity to build on the September 1 ceasefire re-commitment and the Framework Decision on Disengagement, effective September 21. From September 19 to 25, Ukraine ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
The Russian Federation made yet another effort to blame Ukraine for the Russian Federation’s military intervention in that country. The absurdity of this claim is matched only by the Russian Delegation’s claim that the Munich agreement was responsible for WWII and in effect that the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact to military divide our host country and other ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Russia, Ukraine
As the 2016 HDIM draws to a close, my delegation wishes to share some observations that will shape our approach to the OSCE Ministerial in Hamburg. First: Helsinki Final Act Principles linking respect for human rights within states to lasting security among states could not be more relevant. These foundational principles are under siege and ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 September, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine
Two weeks ago, ODIHR and the German chairmanship organized a conference on the role of political leaders in countering discrimination, racism, and bias-motivated crimes against Roma. This conference built on an excellent side event convened during last year’s Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. We commend Germany and ODIHR for continuing to focus on this problem as ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine
Equal opportunity for women and men in all spheres of life is critical to building resilient, democratic societies; supporting open and accountable governance; ending extreme poverty; furthering international peace and security; growing vibrant market economies; and addressing pressing health and education challenges. One of the biggest threats to reaching these goals is gender-based violence. As ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Gender Equality, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
In Vienna in 1989, all participating States committed to, “respect the right of everyone to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State, and to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.” This right is still not fully respected in all participating States. Let me make it ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Freedom of religion or belief is a founding principle of the Helsinki Process. Unfortunately, a small number of participating States engage in consistent, systematic violations and abuses of the freedom of religion or belief.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Religious Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
