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Lithuanian Ambassador Vaidotas Verba delivers a Group of Friends statement in response to the report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ambassador Neil Bush laments the deterioration of media freedom in the OSCE region, including in Russia and following Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.
Justin Addison (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Putin has turned his attention to defenceless Ukrainian civilians, as he is losing his illegal war.
Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia's missile attacks targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, and the impact on human lives.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says Putin has continued to mercilessly punish the Ukrainian people for Russia’s poor performance on the battlefield.
Ambassador Bush thanks Director of OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre, Ambassador Yrjölä, for CPC's work in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine and beyond.
Ambassador Bush commends efforts by OSCE's Parliamentary Assembly, and stresses that parliamentarians play a crucial role in ensuring sustained support for Ukraine.
Ambassador Bush marks eight months since Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, which has caused immense suffering, destruction and loss.
Ambassador Bush says the world will not stand by as Russia tramples on obligations enshrined in the UN Charter, and as it disregards OSCE principles and commitments.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Ambassador Bush commends ODIHR for to delivering on its mandate effectively and impartially, and for its efforts following Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Putin and Russia's military leadership are resorting to new depths of depravity against the Ukrainian people.
Nick Ryder (FCDO) highlights the appalling environmental damage caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, and efforts needed to rebuild Ukraine and its environment.
Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear from Canada marks International Day of the Girl, and urges that human rights of all girls must be respected.
Ambassador Neil Bush welcomes OSCE's work on combating the risk of trafficking in human beings resulting from Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Ambassador Raphael Naegeli from Switzerland marks the 20th World Day against the Death Penalty at the OSCE, on behalf of the UK and other OSCE states.
Deputy Ambassador Brown voices strong UK support for the Geneva International Discussions (GID) as well as for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ambassador Neil Bush thanks Head of OSCE's Mission to Kosovo, Ambassador Davenport, for their work including on strengthening Kosovo's institutions.
Ambassador Neil Bush denounces Russia’s ongoing and indefensible attacks against civilians across Ukraine, and commends human rights defenders.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) stresses that, when Putin is losing on the battlefield, he takes the war to the Ukrainian people instead.
Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia’s intense barrage of missile attacks on Kyiv and across Ukraine, including Lviv, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia.
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