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Ambassador Neil Bush voices UK support for the High Commissioner's mandate and urges the protection of national minorities in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ambassador Neil Bush says that Russia is trying to break Ukrainian resolve through its brutal attacks on civilians, hospitals and energy infrastructure.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says Russia has attempted to distract from failures on the battlefield with a campaign of lies, threats and propaganda.
Finnish Ambassador to the OSCE, Vesa Häkkinen, says we must speak out when democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms are violated or abused.
Canadian Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear gave a statement at the 2022 OSCE Ministerial Council closing session, reaffirming full support for Georgia’s sovereignty.
Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and stresses that the OSCE and the European security architecture are worth fighting for.
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverley says the disaster in Ukraine will only end when Russia halts its barbaric war and withdraws fully and unconditionally.
Ambassador Bush welcomes Kazakhstan's engagement with ODIHR, whose report will support reform in Kazakhstan.
Ambassador Neil Bush stresses that there has been an alarming increase in reports of gender-based violence since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ambassador Neil Bush reiterates UK support for the work of GID Co-Chairs and calls on Russia to stop attacks on Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ambassador Bush says that Russia's repressive actions externally in Ukraine and internally within Russia have struck at the heart of OSCE’s core principles.
Ambassador Neil Bush criticises the Russian government and military for reported violations of international humanitarian law in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ambassador Bush says that a clear pattern has emerged of repeated, systematic and brutal actions of Russia's military and government against Ukrainian civilians.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Russia’s announced withdrawal from Kherson is a clear admission that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is failing.
Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown highlights the importance of women's economic empowerment at OSCE's Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting.
Canadian Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear stresses that the Belarusian authorities have intensified the brutal and unprecedented repression of the Belarusian people.
Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown thanks Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Keiderling, for their efforts to support peace and stability in Moldova.
Deputy Ambassador Brown highlights the negative consequences of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine on energy security, climate security, and food security.
Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s civilians and critical national infrastructure, including healthcare facilities.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Russia's illegal and brutal war against Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the people of Russia too.
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