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Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms UK support for media freedom and the safety of journalists across the OSCE region. He called for journalists held by Russia to be released, attacks investigated, perpetrators held accountabl…
Ambassador Holland rejected Russia’s selective historical claims to Ukrainian territory, stressing that modern borders rest on international law and commitments between sovereign states. The UK welcomed the humanitarian resp…
Ambassador Holland congratulates Montenegro on a successful Berlin Process Summit, and welcomes the practical progress the Berlin Process is delivering on integration, resilience and reconciliation in the Western Balkans.
The UK challenged Russia’s shifting justifications for its war of aggression against Ukraine, calling on Russia to explain how its use of force and attempts to alter Ukraine’s borders are compatible with the principles of th…
Ambassador Neil Holland, reaffirmed the UK's unwavering political and financial support for ODIHR and called on participating States to protect its independence. The UK urges stronger action on human rights violations, d…
Ambassador Holland welcomes Ambassador McGurk back to the Permanent Council, and underlines the importance of the Mission’s on-the-ground presence, impartial monitoring and access across communities.
Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure. He called for sustained support for Ukraine and increased economic pressure on Russia to secure serious negotiations an…
Ambassador Neil Holland calls on OSCE participating States to uphold media freedom, protect journalists and secure the release of media workers held by Russia.
Ambassador Holland thanks Canada, Norway and Ukraine for convening the second Pathways to Peace Conference and calls for sustained international coordination to return Ukrainian children and secure the release of civilian de…
Ambassador Holland expressed deep concern about reports of the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Oleshky and other temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine’s Kherson region. He called on Russia to respect its obligations…
UK and others condemn Russia's failure to hold free and fair elections as well as breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty in conducting sham elections on Ukrainian territory.
Ambassador Holland welcomed the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s support for Ukraine, condemnation of Russia’s violations and calls to release three illegally detained OSCE officials. The UK values the Assembly’s election obser…
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s sham elections in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories as violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and the Helsinki Final Act. The UK rejects Russia’s attempted annexation and urges Mosc…
The UK and others condemn Russia’s widespread and systematic violations of international law in Ukraine.
Ambassador Holland expresses UK solidarity with Germany following Russia's reckless hybrid actions.
Ambassador Holland recognises the OSCE continued work to promote gender equality and ensure women’s participation in politics, peace processes and conflict resolution.
Ambassador Holland highlights evidence that Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, causing severe harm to civilians, infrastructure, trade and food security. The UK says sustained support for Ukraine and pressure on …
Ambassador Holland highlights responsible governance and multistakeholder cooperation are essential to harness frontier technologies while protecting human rights and public trust. The OSCE must strengthen early warning, add…
Ambassador Holland commends the OSCE Mission to Serbia for its sustained work and continued focus on democratic governance, rule of law, media freedom, security sector reform and minority rights.
Ambassador Holland argued that Russia’s war against Ukraine reflects a long-standing pattern of challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring states. Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia d…
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