tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-03-27T15:51:53+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-osce-coordinator-for-economic-and-environmental-activities-uk-response-march-2025 2025-03-27T15:51:53+00:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown highlights the ongoing economic and environmental impacts of Russia's illegal war of aggression on Ukraine and welcomes the activities of the OCEEA.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/armenia-and-azerbaijan-peace-agreement-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-03-27T08:18:23+00:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown congratulates Armenia and Azerbaijan on the conclusion of negotiations on a peace agreement and urges both sides to sign it as soon as possible.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/reports-of-russias-treatment-of-ukrainian-prisoners-of-war-are-deeply-concerning-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns the Russian state鈥檚 reported systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/latest-odihr-report-documents-more-russian-crimes-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2024-12-19T10:29:40+00:00

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown details some of the crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, which are recorded in ODIHR's latest report, including torture and sexual violence.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/62nd-round-of-the-geneva-international-discussions-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2024-11-14T13:53:19+00:00

Deputy Ambassador Brown thanks the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions for their work in the 62nd round of discussions held on 5-6 November.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russia-turns-to-pyongyang-to-bolster-its-combat-capabilities-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2024-11-06T00:00:00+00:00

At Forum for Security Co-operation/Permanent Council meeting, Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russia鈥檚 use of DPRK troops into Ukraine and implications for regional stability.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-project-co-ordinator-in-uzbekistan-uk-response-october-2024 2024-11-05T10:52:08+00:00

Deputy Ambassador Brown responds to OSCE Ambassador Karttunen's report to the Permanent Council and welcomes ODIHR's findings following the 2024 Uzbekistan parliamentary elections.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/georgia-parliamentary-elections-uk-statement-to-the-osce-october-2024 2024-10-31T16:04:15+00:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown notes the results of parliamentary elections in Georgia, and calls on the Georgian authorities to investigate reported irregularities.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/warsaw-human-dimension-conference-2024-uk-closing-statement 2024-10-11T10:25:08+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Brown says that progress on democracy and fundamental freedoms cannot be taken for granted at this time of shrinking civil space and growing authoritarianism.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-evidence-of-russias-violations-of-international-humanitarian-law-is-substantial-and-growing-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2024-10-03T10:52:35+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians, which violates the Geneva Conventions.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-russian-federations-malign-activities-and-interference-uk-statement-to-the-osce-september-2024 2024-09-26T15:05:23+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russian disinformation and other forms of malign influence.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/recent-developments-in-the-north-of-kosovo-uk-statement-to-the-osce-september-2024 2024-09-05T15:55:59+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown underlines the UK's concerns following the recent operation by Kosovo Police against Serbian-run municipal offices in the north of Kosovo.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/international-day-of-the-victims-of-enforced-disappearances-2024-joint-statement-to-the-osce 2024-09-05T15:46:31+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement condemning enforced disappearances of Ukrainian civilians by Russia.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-fourth-european-political-community-summit-held-at-blenheim-in-the-united-kingdom-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2024-07-26T00:00:00+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown says the fourth European Political Community summit held in the UK demonstrated strong commitment to Ukraine and on shared challenges like migrant smuggling and energy security.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-russian-federation-is-increasing-its-malign-activities-and-interference-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2024-07-25T21:02:30+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown underlines the increased scale and intensity of the hybrid threat now faced by many participating States.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-head-of-the-osce-programme-office-in-astana-uk-response-july-2024 2024-07-25T17:00:59+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown thanks head of OSCE mission in Kazakhstan Dr Frobarth for his and his team's work, especially on human rights, transnational threats, and prosperity.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-osce-head-of-centre-in-ashgabat-uk-response-july-2024 2024-07-12T10:51:46+01:00

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown voices UK support for the OSCE Centre's work in Turkmenistan, especially on border management, environment, gender, and cybercrime.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-head-of-osce-mission-to-montenegro-uk-response-july-2024 2024-07-09T15:47:40+01:00

UK Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown thanks the OSCE Mission to Montenegro for work supporting Montenegro's efforts on the Euro-Atlantic path.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/joint-statement-on-the-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-sexual-violence-in-conflict-july-2024 2024-07-09T15:35:26+01:00

UK Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement on behalf of ten countries, reiterating the importance of effective international action to end impunity for conflict-related sexual violence.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-calls-out-russias-systematic-effort-to-eradicate-ukrainian-identity-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2024-07-05T13:03:43+01:00

Acting Ambassador Brown condemns Russia's attempts to eradicate Ukrainian identity. As part of a systematic effort of repression, Russia has expanded its forced passportisation, deported thousands of Ukrainian children a鈥�