UK Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (@OSCE). UK Ambassador: Neil Holland. Deputy Ambassador: @JamesFordUK
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Feb 24
@SDoughtyMP addressed the #OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council on the 4th anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale war.
“Today, the people of Ukraine mark a bitter anniversary: 4 years of hell. Yet as Russian bombs fall, you stand resilient. The people of Britain stand with you.”
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
Jun 12
🇬🇧 UK congratulates 🇦🇲 #Armenia Prime Minister Pashinyan on victory in the parliamentary elections. We strongly support @osce_odihr’s important role in providing independent election assessment across the #OSCE region.
UK statement @OSCE: gov.uk/government/speeches/a…
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Jun 12
The rules-based order is under threat.
🇷🇺 war against 🇺🇦 must not go unanswered – accountability is essential.
🇬🇧 stands firm with the Council of Europe and OSCE to defend human rights, democracy and security.
UK statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/c…
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Jun 12
🇬🇧 strongly supports the vital work of the @OSCEinAstana.
Delivering practical impact across security, governance and reform.
UK statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/s…
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Jun 11
Russia continues to intensify its attacks on Ukraine, widening the gap between its rhetoric and actions.
🇺🇦 has shown it is ready for peace. 🇷🇺 continues to undermine that path.
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/r…
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Every civilian death is a tragedy.
Responsibility is clear: Russia chose this illegal war.
Russia’s unverified accusations lack credibility, given its record of blocking independent scrutiny and spreading lies.
🇬🇧: gov.uk/government/speeches/r…
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 29
Thank you, dear colleagues from the @oscepa Parliamentary Support Team for Ukraine, for speaking out at this critical moment.
Clear messages matter. Russia’s threats against Kyiv, attempts to intimidate the international community, and the continued detention of three OSCE officials cannot be normalized.
📢 The OSCE PA’s Parliamentary Support Team for Ukraine issued today a joint statement in response to the recent growing escalation in 🇺🇦, calling on 🇷🇺 to comply fully with OSCE commitments and international law: oscepa.org/en/news-a-media/p…
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 29
Last night a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace and hit a residential building, injuring civilians.
Time and again, Russia has shown it has no regard for civilian life, international law, or sovereignty of its neighbours.
We stand with Ukraine, Romania and all NATO allies.
ALT Graphic reading: Last night a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace and hit a residential building, injuring civilians. This is a serious violation of NATO airspace. Russia's aggression against Ukraine and attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure threatens the security of our entire continent. The UK unreservedly condemns such strikes. Time and again, Russia has shown it has no regard for civilian life, for international law, or for the sovereignty of its neighbours. That must not be allowed to stand. We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, with Romania, and with all our NATO allies in the face of continued Russian aggression.
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 29
Russia’s violation of NATO airspace, hitting a residential building in Romania is extremely dangerous and reckless.
The UK strongly condemns this grave escalation that puts lives at risk. I am in contact with the Romanian Foreign Minister. The UK stands united with Romania and all Allies to defend every inch of NATO territory.
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May 28
Russia’s war against Ukraine is illegal, wrong, and failing.
Soaring casualties, limited gains, and intensified attacks on civilians expose weakness, not strength.
Russia should recognise reality and negotiate a just and lasting peace.
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/r…
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 27
Premierzy @Keir_Starmer i @donaldtusk podpisali dziś w Northolt Traktat o Partnerstwie w Dziedzinie Bezpieczeństwa i Obronności 🇬🇧🇵🇱
📸Foto: @PremierRP
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 27
The UK-Poland Treaty signed today will make Britain, Europe and @NATO stronger.
These commitments will deepen our defence relationship, strengthen our economic resilience and expand our work to counter organised crime and illegal migration 🇬🇧🇵🇱
The UK and Poland are stepping up our partnership on defence and security.
Today’s treaty strengthens our cooperation, boosts joint capabilities, and reinforces our commitment to NATO.
Standing together, we are secure at home and strong abroad.
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 27
The challenges we face in Europe demand strong partnerships.
Today I’ve signed a defence treaty with @DonaldTusk to strengthen our shared security and capabilities.
This is the biggest step forward in our defence and security relationship with Poland in a generation.
ALT Donald Tusk and Keir Starmer shake hands.
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 27
Факты очевидны: Россия говорит о защите мирных жителей — и одновременно наносит удары по жилым районам, инфраструктуре и культурным объектам.
В ходе атак Россия вновь применила баллистическая ракета средней дальности «Орешник», способная нести ядерное оснащение.
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May 26
We condemn Russia's latest assault on Kyiv - the largest since 2022.
The use of a nuclear-capable missile was reckless & escalatory.
And Russia's latest threats against Kyiv warning to diplomatic missions are unwarranted & unjustified.
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/r…
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
📢This week, @oscedushanbe welcomed a delegation of 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 Permanent Representatives to OSCE for meetings and visits across Tajikistan.
🎉We thank the Ambassadors for their visit, interest in our work, active engagement, co-operation and meaningful dialogues🤝
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
Joined HE Foreign Minister @andrii_sybiha and Ambassadors in laying flowers at one of the forty sites in Kyiv city hit by Russian air strikes on Saturday night. Clearly a residential area. Clearly a civilian building. Deepest condolences to the families. 🇬🇧🇺🇦
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
May 24
Awful scenes in Kyiv and across Ukraine overnight after another massive Russian attack.
I agree with Andrii - Moscow's escalating assault on Ukrainian civilians betrays its weakness.
We will keep up pressure on Russia. The UK is resolute in our support for Ukraine.🇺🇦 🇬🇧
May 24
Putin wanted to show “strength” but only confirmed his weakness.
Overnight, Russia carried out one of the largest terrorist attacks on Kyiv with around 600 drones, many dozens of ballistic, air-ballistic, and cruise missiles, and a dummy IRBM.
Cherkasy, Kharkiv, Kropyvnytskyi, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, and Zhytomyr regions were also under attack.
As of now, at least two civilian people have been reported killed and many dozens injured. These numbers may grow. Many residential buildings have been damaged.
Unable to achieve any results on the battlefield, Putin turns to terror against civilians.
This strike was probably meant to demonstrate “strength” to the domestic audience, but instead it only confirms Putin’s weakness. Even Russians see that he is a loser.
His “special operation” is not achieving any results. Losses are enormous, but there is not a single achieved goal. Except that there are no safe places in Russia any more, as Ukraine ramps up its special long-range sanctions.
To our allies, I want to say this: it is time to double down, not back down, in supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on the Russian regime.
We call for additional defense capabilities, including to protect our sky; investment in our defense industry; increased pressure on Russia, including entry ban for Russian combatants, full use of frozen assets; strong political decisions with regard to Ukraine’s EU accession and other steps.
The world has the leverage. It needs to be used right — to show Moscow that such strikes will not bring any results — and force Russia to end this war.
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
I had a call with @Keir_Starmer, @EmmanuelMacron, and @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz – the E3–Ukraine format. The main focus was on how to ensure that diplomacy for peace is reinvigorated and that Europe is part of it. All partners note that Ukraine’s position is significantly stronger – both on the battlefield and in our long-range operations. This is significant, and it is precisely this kind of our pressure that can compel a shift toward right and effective diplomacy. We agreed that our national security advisers will meet in the near future.
I also briefed the leaders on Russian plans – regarding Ukraine, Belarus, and other directions in Europe. We are tracking everything related to their political and military intentions. Our teams will exchange more detailed available information at the intelligence level. We also discussed communication with the American side. We are doing everything to ensure real peace. Glory to Ukraine!
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
🇺🇦 Vyshyvanka Day in multilateral Vienna
Vyshyvanska — a symbol of Ukraine’s national unity, rich cultural heritage, and the resilience of the Ukrainian people
Grateful to our partners for joining us in marking this special day💙💛
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