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href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-opening-address-by-the-chairperson-in-office-and-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-finland-elina-valtonen/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Gh-5cZzWEAA6Iis-750x450.jpeg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Gh-5cZzWEAA6Iis-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Gh-5cZzWEAA6Iis-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Gh-5cZzWEAA6Iis-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen (Photo OSCE)" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Response to the Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15249-post-35843" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15249 ubermenu-item-15249-post-35843 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/invocation-of-the-vienna-human-dimension-mechanism-on-the-situation-in-georgia/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Georgia-Vienna-Mechanism-website-750x450.png" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Georgia-Vienna-Mechanism-website-750x450.png 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Georgia-Vienna-Mechanism-website-1140x684.png 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Georgia-Vienna-Mechanism-website-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Invocation of the Vienna (Human Dimension) Mechanism on the Situation in Georgia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15249-post-35828" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15249 ubermenu-item-15249-post-35828 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/on-the-conclusion-of-maltas-osce-chairpersonship/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/54187198003_a32a9658eb_o-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/54187198003_a32a9658eb_o-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/54187198003_a32a9658eb_o-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/54187198003_a32a9658eb_o-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="OSCE Chair at the OSCE Ministerial Council" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">On the Conclusion of Malta’s OSCE Chairpersonship</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15249-post-35825" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15249 ubermenu-item-15249-post-35825 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/interpretative-statement-on-the-mandate-extension-of-the-osce-mission-to-moldova/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Screenshot-2024-11-21-at-13.18.08-750x450.png" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Screenshot-2024-11-21-at-13.18.08-750x450.png 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Screenshot-2024-11-21-at-13.18.08-1140x684.png 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Screenshot-2024-11-21-at-13.18.08-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="e support Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and a comprehensive settlement of the Transnistria conflict with a special status for Transnistria. " /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Interpretative Statement on the Mandate Extension of the OSCE Mission to Moldova</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-15254" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-15254 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/ukraine-crisis/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ukraine Crisis</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-15254 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-15250-post-35817" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15250 ubermenu-item-15250-post-35817 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-102/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24348404322672-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24348404322672-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24348404322672-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15250-post-35755" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15250 ubermenu-item-15250-post-35755 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-101/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24345664064409-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24345664064409-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24345664064409-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine </span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15250-post-35679" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15250 ubermenu-item-15250-post-35679 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-100/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24249361016450-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24249361016450-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24249361016450-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Yaroslav Bazylevych, who lost his family in the devastating Russian missile attack, looks at his ruined house in the western city of Lviv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. His wife, Yevgenia, and their three daughters - Darina, 18, Emilia, 7, and Yaryna, 21 - all died when a Russian missile hit their home. (AP Photo/Mykola Tys)" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15250-post-35675" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15250 ubermenu-item-15250-post-35675 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/special-discussion-on-the-escalatory-use-of-strategic-weaponry-in-russias-aggression-against-ukraine/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24329370088229-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24329370088229-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24329370088229-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Fragments of a rocket which struck Dnipro on November 21 are seen at a center for forensic analysis in undisclosed location, Ukraine, Sunday Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Special Discussion on the Escalatory Use of Strategic Weaponry in Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-15245" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-15245 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/human-rights/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Human Rights</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-15245 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-15251-post-35765" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15251 ubermenu-item-15251-post-35765 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/on-international-human-rights-day-3/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/humanRightsDay_Web-1-750x450.png" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/humanRightsDay_Web-1-750x450.png 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/humanRightsDay_Web-1-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms is an obligation we all share." /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">On International Human Rights Day</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15251-post-35645" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15251 ubermenu-item-15251-post-35645 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/on-the-91st-anniversary-of-the-holodomor-genocide-of-1932-and-1933-in-ukraine-committed-by-the-totalitarian-stalins-regime/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP22330682572909-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP22330682572909-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP22330682572909-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="People light candles and lay flowers at the monument of the victims of the Holodomor, Great Famine, which took place in the 1930's and that killed millions, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Andrew Kravchenko)" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">On the 91st anniversary of the Holodomor Genocide of 1932 and 1933 in Ukraine Committed by the Totalitarian Stalin’s Regime</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15251-post-35583" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15251 ubermenu-item-15251-post-35583 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-report-by-the-special-representative-of-the-un-secretary-general-for-children-and-armed-conflict/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Untitled-1-2-750x450.png" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Untitled-1-2-750x450.png 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Untitled-1-2-1140x684.png 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Untitled-1-2-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="People hold flags as they attend an ecumenical service to mark the one-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, in London, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Response to the Report by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15251-post-35577" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15251 ubermenu-item-15251-post-35577 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/joint-statement-on-the-occasion-of-the-international-day-to-end-impunity-for-crimes-against-journalists/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/OSCE-Group-of-Friends-on-Safety-of-Journalists-1-750x450.png" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/OSCE-Group-of-Friends-on-Safety-of-Journalists-1-750x450.png 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/OSCE-Group-of-Friends-on-Safety-of-Journalists-1-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Joint Statement “On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists”</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-15246" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-15246 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/economic-and-environmental-activities/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Economic and Environmental Activities</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-15246 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-15252-post-35543" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15252 ubermenu-item-15252-post-35543 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-report-by-coordinator-of-osce-economic-and-environmental-activities-3/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP23161805520736-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP23161805520736-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP23161805520736-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="A church surrounded by water in a flooded neighborhood in Kherson, Ukraine." /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Response to the Report by Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15252-post-35534" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15252 ubermenu-item-15252-post-35534 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/opening-statement-at-the-osce-economic-and-environmental-dimension-implementation-meeting-5/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GbErqsdWwAASXi_-750x450.jpeg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GbErqsdWwAASXi_-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GbErqsdWwAASXi_-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GbErqsdWwAASXi_-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Opening Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15252-post-35194" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15252 ubermenu-item-15252-post-35194 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/statement-on-the-2024-economic-and-environmental-dimension-implementation-meeting/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Economic-and-Environmental-Forum-OSCE--750x450.png" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Economic-and-Environmental-Forum-OSCE--750x450.png 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Economic-and-Environmental-Forum-OSCE--175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Economic and Environmental Forum (OSCE)" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Statement on the 2024 Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15252-post-35044" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15252 ubermenu-item-15252-post-35044 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/u-s-national-statement-at-the-2024-osce-high-level-climate-change-conference/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GQhbyfjWsAA8hWk-750x450.jpeg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GQhbyfjWsAA8hWk-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GQhbyfjWsAA8hWk-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GQhbyfjWsAA8hWk-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. National Statement at the 2024 OSCE High Level Climate Change Conference</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-15247" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-15247 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/politico-military-activities/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Politico-Military Activities</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-15247 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-15253-post-33553" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15253 ubermenu-item-15253-post-33553 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-report-of-the-director-of-the-conflict-prevention-centre/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/FxhyXDWXsAAZbAs-750x450.jpeg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/FxhyXDWXsAAZbAs-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/FxhyXDWXsAAZbAs-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/FxhyXDWXsAAZbAs-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Ambassador Yrjölä, Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre addressing the Permanent Council. (Micky Kroell/ @OSCE)" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Response to the Report of the Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15253-post-32649" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15253 ubermenu-item-15253-post-32649 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/osce-unoda-scholarship-for-peace-and-security-vienna-seminar-opening-session-welcome-remarks/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Fg9KHEeWIAErmgl-750x450.jpeg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Fg9KHEeWIAErmgl-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Fg9KHEeWIAErmgl-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Fg9KHEeWIAErmgl-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Participants of the 2022 @OSCE - @unodavienna Scholarship for Peace and Security Training Programme in front of the OSCE Participating States flags" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">OSCE – UNODA Scholarship for Peace and Security Vienna Seminar Opening Session Welcome Remarks</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15253-post-31150" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15253 ubermenu-item-15253-post-31150 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/joint-statement-on-small-arms-light-weapons-and-stockpiles-of-conventional-ammunition-osce-ministerial-council/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Joint-Statement-Small-Arms-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Joint-Statement-Small-Arms-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Joint-Statement-Small-Arms-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Joint Statement on Small Arms Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition | OSCE Ministerial Council</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15253-post-31133" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15253 ubermenu-item-15253-post-31133 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://osce.usmission.gov/joint-statement-on-the-vienna-document-osce-ministerial-council-2021/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Joint-Statement-on-the-Vienna-Document-2021-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Joint-Statement-on-the-Vienna-Document-2021-750x450.jpg 750w, https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Joint-Statement-on-the-Vienna-Document-2021-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="Joint Statement on the Vienna Document 2021, OSCE MC" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Joint Statement on the Vienna Document | OSCE Ministerial Council</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></nav>  </nav> </div> </div> </header> <div class="container fp-slider"><div id="carousel-example-generic" class="carousel slide fp-slider" data-ride="carousel" data-wrap="false" data-pause="hover"><div class="carousel-inner"><div class="item one active"><a href="https://www.state.gov/secretary-marco-rubio-remarks-to-employees/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=news_bar&utm_campaign=s_remarks_employees"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP25021685736220-1.jpg" alt="Secretary Marco Rubio’s Remarks to State Department Employees" title="Marco Rubio"></a><a href="https://www.state.gov/secretary-marco-rubio-remarks-to-employees/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=news_bar&utm_campaign=s_remarks_employees"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>Secretary Marco Rubio’s Remarks to State Department Employees</h3></div></a></div><div class="item two "><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-opening-address-by-the-chairperson-in-office-and-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-finland-elina-valtonen/"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Untitled-11.png" alt="Finland OSCE Chair 2025" title="Finland takes over OSCE Chair"></a><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-opening-address-by-the-chairperson-in-office-and-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-finland-elina-valtonen/"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>Finland OSCE Chair 2025</h3></div></a></div><div class="item three "><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-inaugural-remarks-by-osce-secretary-general-feridun-sinirlioglu/"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Untitled-10.png" alt="New OSCE Secretary General: Feridun Sinirlioğlu" title="OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu"></a><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-inaugural-remarks-by-osce-secretary-general-feridun-sinirlioglu/"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>New OSCE Secretary General: Feridun Sinirlioğlu</h3></div></a></div><div class="item four "><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/ukraine-crisis/"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Ukraine-Slider-1-1140x440.png" alt="Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine" title="Ukraine Slider"></a><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/ukraine-crisis/"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine</h3><p>The current U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council details ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine</p> </div></a></div><div class="item five "><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/tag/belarus/"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/My-Post-14-1140x440.png" alt="Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus" title="Belarus Human Rights. 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ОБСЕ на русском языке.</p>Learn More</div></a></a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blogrollcontent mainroll"><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-opening-address-by-the-chairperson-in-office-and-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-finland-elina-valtonen/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Gh-5cZzWEAA6Iis-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen (Photo OSCE)" title="Gh-5cZzWEAA6Iis"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-opening-address-by-the-chairperson-in-office-and-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-finland-elina-valtonen/">Response to the Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">28 January, 2025 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>We look forward to working with you to advance a practical agenda with the goal of promoting peace throughout the region, and prosperity and security…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/invocation-of-the-vienna-human-dimension-mechanism-on-the-situation-in-georgia/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Georgia-Vienna-Mechanism-website-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="Georgia Vienna Mechanism website"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/invocation-of-the-vienna-human-dimension-mechanism-on-the-situation-in-georgia/">Invocation of the Vienna (Human Dimension) Mechanism on the Situation in Georgia</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">20 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>We express grave concerns for the reported human rights violations committed by law enforcement representatives and for the use of violence by unidentified groups against…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/on-the-conclusion-of-maltas-osce-chairpersonship/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/54187198003_a32a9658eb_o-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="OSCE Chair at the OSCE Ministerial Council" title="54187198003_a32a9658eb_o"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/on-the-conclusion-of-maltas-osce-chairpersonship/">On the Conclusion of Malta’s OSCE Chairpersonship</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">19 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>We again express our heartfelt gratitude to Malta for selflessly stepping up and assuming the 2024 Chairpersonship. </p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/interpretative-statement-on-the-mandate-extension-of-the-osce-mission-to-moldova/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Screenshot-2024-11-21-at-13.18.08-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="e support Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and a comprehensive settlement of the Transnistria conflict with a special status for Transnistria. " title="Screenshot 2024-11-21 at 13.18.08"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/interpretative-statement-on-the-mandate-extension-of-the-osce-mission-to-moldova/">Interpretative Statement on the Mandate Extension of the OSCE Mission to Moldova</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">19 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>We support Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and a comprehensive settlement of the Transnistria conflict with a special status for…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/joint-statement-on-the-human-rights-situation-in-georgia/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Georgia-Joint-Statement-2-copy-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Our countries stand in solidarity with the Georgian people and their democratic and Euro-Atlantic aspirations." title="Georgia Joint Statement 2 copy"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/joint-statement-on-the-human-rights-situation-in-georgia/">Joint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Georgia</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">19 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Our countries stand in solidarity with the Georgian people and their democratic and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. We continue our unwavering support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-102/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24348404322672-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="Russia Ukraine War"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-102/">The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">19 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a>, <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/ukraine-crisis/" rel="category tag">Ukraine Crisis</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>While Mr. Putin carries out his brutal war into the new year, the United States stands with over 50 nations providing assistance to Ukraine. </p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/on-international-human-rights-day-3/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/humanRightsDay_Web-1-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms is an obligation we all share." title="Human Dimension in the OSCE Region"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/on-international-human-rights-day-3/">On International Human Rights Day</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">12 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/civil-society-and-ngos/" rel="category tag">Civil Society and NGOs</a>, <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/freedom-of-expression/" rel="category tag">Freedom of Expression</a>, <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/human-rights/" rel="category tag">Human Rights</a>, <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms is an obligation we all share.</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-report-by-the-special-representative-of-the-osce-chairman-in-office-on-combating-corruption/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Anti-Corruption-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="OSCE Special Representative on Combating Corruption Anita Ramasastry delivering her report to the Permanent Council." title="Anti-Corruption OSCE"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-report-by-the-special-representative-of-the-osce-chairman-in-office-on-combating-corruption/">Response to Report by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office on Combating...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">12 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/anti-corruption/" rel="category tag">Anti-corruption</a>, <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>We remain firmly committed to combating corruption as a cornerstone of safeguarding democratic institutions, fostering economic resilience, and promoting sustainable development.</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-101/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24345664064409-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="Russia Ukraine War"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-101/">The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine </a></h2><p class="blog-meta">12 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a>, <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/ukraine-crisis/" rel="category tag">Ukraine Crisis</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Russia has given no indication whatsoever of any good faith interest in peace. We will continue to support Ukraine in its just war of self-defense. </p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-malicious-activities-conducted-by-the-russian-federation-in-the-osce-area/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Untitled-2024-12-13T132743.602-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="Untitled - 2024-12-13T132743.602"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-malicious-activities-conducted-by-the-russian-federation-in-the-osce-area/">31st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council I Joint statement on malicious activities conducted by the...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">6 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Russia’s unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine has shown the Kremlin’s contempt for the fundamental norms of the international rules-based order.</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-belarus/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Joint-Statement-GF-Dem-Belarus-website-1-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="Joint Statement GF Dem Belarus website 1"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-belarus/">31st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council I Joint Statement on the Situation in Belarus</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">6 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>The Belarusian authorities pursue their crackdown on human rights to stifle opposition and silence independent voices.</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-behalf-of-nato-allies/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/nato-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="NATO flag" title="NATO flag"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-behalf-of-nato-allies/">31st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council I Joint statement on behalf of NATO Allies</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">6 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Russia must immediately stop its war of aggression against Ukraine and completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its forces.</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-securing-the-osces-future-principles-and-action/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/flags-osce-for-social-media-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="OSCE flags outside the Hofburg Congress Center in Vienna, Austria" title="OSCE flag outside the Hofburg Congress Center in Vienna, Austria"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council-i-joint-statement-on-securing-the-osces-future-principles-and-action/">31st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council I Joint statement on Securing the OSCE’s Future: Principles...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">6 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>The OSCE must be enabled to function. Participating States should therefore explore ways to sustain the organizations capacity to act.</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/closing-statement-i-31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-16.14.21-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="Screenshot 2024-12-06 at 16.14.21"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/closing-statement-i-31st-meeting-of-the-osce-ministerial-council/">Closing Statement I 31st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council </a></h2><p class="blog-meta">6 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>The United States remains dedicated to the OSCE and advancing our shared goal of a secure, peaceful, and prosperous region where the human rights and…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/plenary-statement-31st-osce-ministerial-council-valletta-malta-december-5-2024/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/DSC_8694-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken at the 2024 OSCE Ministerial Council" title="DSC_8694"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/plenary-statement-31st-osce-ministerial-council-valletta-malta-december-5-2024/">Plenary Statement 31st OSCE Ministerial Council Valletta, Malta, December 5, 2024</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">5 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>This organization upholds the highest standards of democracy, human rights, the rule of law – and it’s able to do so, above all, because of…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-31st-osce-ministerial-council-2024/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/579538-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="579538"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-31st-osce-ministerial-council-2024/">The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council | #OSCEMC2024</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">3 December, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/events/" rel="category tag">Events</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Malta, who took over the OSCE Chairpersonship in 2024, will host the 31th Ministerial Council in Valletta this week, on December 5-6. Secretary of State…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-presentation-by-the-chairs-of-the-three-committees-2/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/GdfenC0XYAAcJ6v-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="GdfenC0XYAAcJ6v"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/response-to-the-presentation-by-the-chairs-of-the-three-committees-2/">Response to the Presentation by the Chairs of the Three Committees</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">28 November, 2024 | <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/statements/" rel="category tag">Statements</a>, <a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/category/third-dimension/" rel="category tag">Third Dimension</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>As 2024 draws to a close, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is still the most serious challenge to this region’s security and therefore to…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://osce.usmission.gov/the-russian-federations-ongoing-aggression-against-ukraine-100/" class="darken"><img src="https://osce.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/AP24249361016450-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Yaroslav Bazylevych, who lost his family in the devastating Russian missile attack, looks at his ruined house in the western city of Lviv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. His wife, Yevgenia, and their three daughters - Darina, 18, Emilia, 7, and Yaryna, 21 - all died when a Russian missile hit their home. 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