UK Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (@OSCE). UK Ambassador: Neil Holland. Deputy Ambassador: @JamesFordUK
Vienna, Austria
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At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, the UK called for accountability for Russia’s violations and a full, unconditional ceasefire leading to a just and lasting peace.
#WHDC2026 🇬🇧🇺🇦
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/h…
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
The UK congratulates the students of Serbia on their victory in today’s parliamentary elections. We welcome the commitment to a peaceful transition of power & look forward to working with the new government on reforms to strengthen democracy, the rule of law & media freedom.
📢osce.org/news/secretariat/66…
“Today’s exchange has underlined that preventive diplomacy is not one instrument or one moment. It requires credible early warning, open communication, engagement and the political will to act."
@JamesFordUK
A first for the OSCE 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇮🤝🇦🇺
Today, the Security Committee and Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meet jointly for the first time, strengthening OSCE–ASEAN linkages and exchanging experiences on conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy.
@JamesFordUK
A first for the OSCE 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇮🤝🇦🇺
Today, the Security Committee and Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meet jointly for the first time, strengthening OSCE–ASEAN linkages and exchanging experiences on conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy.
@JamesFordUK
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
Excellent to visit Podgorica and @OSCE Mission to Montenegro this week.
An OSCE success story over 20 years of support to Montenegro.
UK 🇬🇧 will continue our close partnership with Montenegro 🇲🇪 at the OSCE in new forms over the years ahead.
@UKinMontenegro
"Only 🇺🇦 can make decisions about its security and sovereignty." @JamesFordUK
Sovereign equality of states is the foundation of genuine dialogue. For dialogue to produce lasting peace, Russia must accept and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty.
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/g…
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
🇬🇧 🇺🇦 #UK support for #Ukraine.
Sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes are the foundations of the European security order agreed in the Helsinki Final Act.
Ukraine has shown it is ready for peace, including by agreeing to 🇺🇸 ceasefire proposal.
Russia has responded with attacks on energy infrastructure.
The 🇬🇧 will support 🇺🇦 and constrain Russia’s war machine for a just and lasting peace.
UK statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/a…
Ukraine has shown it is ready for peace, including by agreeing to 🇺🇸 ceasefire proposal.
Russia has responded with attacks on energy infrastructure.
The 🇬🇧 will support 🇺🇦 and constrain Russia’s war machine for a just and lasting peace.
UK statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/a…
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth — a timely reminder that cyber resilience starts with awareness, preparedness and cooperation.
#BeCyberSmart
Thank you for your hard work and leadership!
As Chair of the @OSCE Informal Working Group on Cyber/ICT Security, 🇵🇱 Poland is working to strengthen resilience, advance practical implementation of OSCE cyber/ICT CBMs and promote responsible behaviour in cyberspace. #BeCyberSmart
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
Prime Minister @andyburnham welcomed President @ZelenskyyUa to Downing Street today.
The United Kingdom will stand with Ukraine against Russia’s aggression, for as long as it takes.
ALT Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomes President Zelenskyy to Downing Street. Pictured outside the No.10 front door, alongside two Coldstream Guards
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
I thank His Majesty King Charles III for the audience. It is important for me to have the opportunity to personally thank him for his unwavering support for Ukraine. We appreciate all the assistance provided by the United Kingdom.
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@RoyalFamily
Pictures are by Aaron Chown from Press Association.
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
A very good and timely conversation with UK Prime Minister @AndyBurnham. Thank you for the support and for your condolences to all those who have lost loved ones because of Russian attacks. I briefed the Prime Minister on such Russian strikes that have continued unabated throughout the day today against various Ukrainian cities – aerial bombs, “shaheds,” ballistic missiles. Air defense is, of course, the first priority.
And, importantly, there should be real decisions to protect lives in Ukraine and to support our joint work in Europe for security. British leadership is always significant, and it matters that the UK will continue to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia for its escalation. We discussed this and what could truly help diplomacy work. We are preparing the right joint steps and a meeting. Thank you.
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
I spoke earlier to my Ukrainian counterpart, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, after another day of appalling Russian air attacks against Ukraine.
I expressed my gratitude to him for welcoming me earlier this week and our continued solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with them and will continue to do so until they prevail.
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
20 years on from the killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, the @MediaFreedomC – which the UK chairs with Finland – has called on Russia to bring those responsible for her murder to justice, and ensure the safety of journalists who speak truth to power.
The Media Freedom Coalition has published a statement marking 20 years since the assassination of Anna Politkovskaya.
"Impunity for crimes against journalists and media workers cannot prevail."
Full statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/jo…
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UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
In the face of unimaginable hardship, Ukrainians continue to show remarkable strength.
We stand with Ukraine.
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
We deplore Russia’s latest attacks against Ukraine claiming numerous civilian casualties, including children.
These attacks are in stark violation of international humanitarian law and must end now.
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
Putin's war depends on money, oil revenues and the networks that help sustain them.
Today, the UK is imposing 38 new sanctions to disrupt those networks.
The message is simple: if you help Russia fund or equip this war, you will face the consequences.
ALT Red graphic with white text that reads more uk sanctions on Russia.
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
No human rights defender should face intimidation for engaging with @OSCE. ODIHR regrets comments targeting Georgian civil society representatives for their participation at the 2026 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. HRDs must be able to speak freely without fear of retaliation.
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
Шокований варварським ударом Росії по маршрутних автобусах у Краматорську, що вбив щонайменше 30 людей, які жили своїм звичайним щоденним життям.
Мої щирі співчуття родинам загиблих.
Велика Британія стоїть непорушно з Україною 🇬🇧🇺🇦 – at Ukraine
UK Delegation to the OSCE retweeted
This morning along with @ZelenskyyUa I visited Pryluky in Ukraine, the site of a horrific attack by Russia earlier this week.
22 innocent people lost their lives there, including tragically 5 children, as a result of Putin's barbaric war of terror on the Ukrainian people.
My message was clear: we will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.
