U.S. Mission to OSCE urges Russia to drop charges against Ukrainian journalist Sushchenko

"The United States is deeply concerned that a Moscow court may sentence journalist Roman Sushchenko to up to 20 years imprisonment on fabricated charges of espionage. We call on Russia to drop these charges," Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Harry Kamian told the Permanent Council in Vienna on November 23, 2017.

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"The United States calls on Russia to abide by its international commitments, including its OSCE commitments, and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," the diplomat said.