Russia’s Malign Activities in the OSCE Area: Joint Statement to OSCE Ministerial Council 2024
December 6, 2024
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, along with other participating States of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), strongly condemn Russia’s ongoing malign activities within the OSCE area.
Since its illegal annexation of Crimea and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, Russia has engaged in a pattern of behavior that undermines the OSCE’s core principles and commitments. These actions include:
- Violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its continued support for separatists in eastern Ukraine constitute grave violations of international law and the OSCE Helsinki Final Act.
- Suppression of civil society and independent media: Russia has cracked down on civil society organizations and independent media, silencing critical voices and curtailing freedom of expression.
- Military provocations and threats: Russia has engaged in aggressive military exercises near the borders of NATO member states and threatened the use of force against those who oppose its policies.
- Cyberattacks and disinformation: Russia has conducted numerous cyberattacks against OSCE member states and spread disinformation to undermine trust and stability.
- Weaponization of energy: Russia has used its energy resources as a political tool, threatening to cut off supplies to countries that do not align with its interests.
These actions by Russia pose a direct threat to the security and stability of the OSCE area. They undermine the rule of law, violate human rights, and erode trust among member states.
The undersigned countries call on Russia to:
- Cease its aggression against Ukraine and withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.
- Respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all OSCE member states.
- End its suppression of civil society and independent media.
- Refrain from military provocations and threats against other countries.
- Discontinue its cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.
- Abide by its commitments under the OSCE Helsinki Final Act and other international agreements.
The OSCE Ministerial Council provides an important opportunity to address these critical issues and hold Russia accountable for its actions. We urge all participating States to support this joint statement and to work together to safeguard the OSCE area from Russia’s malign activities.
Russia’s malign activities in the the OSCE area: Joint statement to OSCE Ministerial Council 2024
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