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Slovak Ambassador to the OSCE, Peter Mišik, highlights that Russia has systematically clamped down on its own people over the last two decades.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown says we mark this year’s International Human Rights Day against the backdrop of President Putin’s barbaric war against Ukraine.
Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown thanks the three OSCE Committee chairs for their focus on Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine this year.
Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns President Putin’s senseless and brutal actions in his illegal war against Ukraine.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) thanks Belgium as OSCE FSC chair for focusing on Russia’s unprovoked, barbaric and illegal invasion of Ukraine.
UK announces a new package of sanctions in response to Russia’s continued strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
At an FCDO stakeholder event for International Human Rights Day, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement by video on the global human rights situation.
UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has called out 'sordid deals' between Russia and Iran as threats to global security.
The Foreign Secretary announced sanctions that target corrupt political figures, those violating human rights, and perpetrators of sexual-violence in conflict.
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.
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.
The Price Cap Coalition of the G7, the European Union and Australia have set a cap on seaborne Russian crude oil at $60.
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.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced 22 new sanctions targeting officials who have promoted and enforced mobilisation to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
More than 50 countries and the UN agreed urgent action to end sexual violence in conflict at the UK-hosted PSVI Conference this week.
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