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Ukraine envoy: Russian aggression took lives of over 240 Ukrainian children

Also, 56 minors went missing and hundreds were wounded, the ambassador said.

14:30, 04.06.2021

Russia refusing to extend OSCE mandate on border with Ukraine – media

The decision is expected to be taken on Thursday.

19:30, 26.05.2021

OSCE Secretary General to visit Ukraine this week

The talks will focus on the crisis in and around Ukraine and on ways to strengthen cooperation between the OSCE and Ukraine

20:15, 25.05.2021

OSCE SMM UAVs being jammed by Russian proxies in Donbas to conceal arms supplies

On May 17, a long-range OSCE SMM UAV crashed over the Ukrainian-controlled territory as a result of deliberate obstruction by invaders.

15:40, 18.05.2021

U.S. reports on Russia's heavy weapons deployed in occupied Crimea

Russia also continues to "conscript thousands of young residents of Crimea into its military."

20:15, 13.05.2021

U.S. in OSCE calls on Russia to unblock Kerch Strait

The strait is the only passage from the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov where Ukraine has seaports.

18:45, 29.04.2021

OSCE SMM: Mine clearance in Donbas key step on road to peace

On April 23, 2017, an SMM patrol vehicle was blown up by a landmine in Luhansk region, resulting in a mission medic being killed, and another two monitors – injured.

16:55, 23.04.2021

Russia-led forces in Donbas bring Grad MLR systems beyond storage sites – Ukraine in JCCC

Such actions of the Russian Federation's armed formations destabilize the situation along the entire contact line.

15:40, 22.04.2021

Huge build-up of Russian military hardware spotted by OSCE monitors in occupied Donbas

The OSCE SMM's UAVs have spotted 269 pieces of various types of weapons and military hardware.

12:45, 15.04.2021

U.S. Mission to OSCE calls on Russia to explain pulling of troops to Ukraine borders

The OSCE Permanent Council convened in Vienna to discuss Russia's large-scale military activities near the Ukrainian border.

18:45, 14.04.2021

Russia refuses to explain military buildup at Ukraine borders

Moscow's delegation has ignored the OSCE meeting called to reduce risks of conflict.

13:10, 11.04.2021

TCG talks: Russia turns down offer to secure truce in Donbas from April 1

Ukraine's initiative on a comprehensive ceasefire from April 1 saw no support on Russia's part.

21:45, 31.03.2021

"Certain member states" blocking extension of OSCE SMM mandate in Ukraine – MFA

Diplomats have called on parties to renounce their destructive position and join the consensus.

22:30, 26.03.2021

Almost 20 countries urge Russia to allow UN, OSCE, CoE envoys' access to occupied Crimea

The diplomats call on Russia to immediately end the occupation of Crimea.

12:20, 18.03.2021

Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak: Ukraine backs OSCE SMM's expanded mandate in Donbas

The official sees all prerequisites for the truce to be implemented.

18:55, 10.03.2021

Donbas update: Enemy fires proscribed mortars

Ukrainian ceasefire monitors have reported on all violations to the OSCE.

11:30, 08.03.2021

Cabinet names conditions for holding local elections in Donbas

No vote until illegal formations are disarmed and control over border is handed back to government.

09:00, 26.02.2021

Russia-led formations hinder OSCE SMM monitors' work in Donbas – JCCC's Ukraine members

Three incidents were reported on February 13 alone.

18:58, 17.02.2021

MFA Ukraine on Minsk platform of Donbas settlement: "Rather alive than dead"

Every last drop must be squeezed out of it for the sake of the country's security, the top diplomat says.

21:00, 16.02.2021

OSCE reports on hottest spots in Donbas in 2020

At the same time, monitors have recorded a 55% decrease in ceasefire violations on year.

21:00, 15.02.2021

Ukraine tells OSCE of Russian threat to Europe

The Kremlin is raising stakes, Ukraine officials stress.

14:00, 12.02.2021

OSCE envoy in Ukraine admits TCG talks on Donbas reach impasse

The official also draws attention to an increase in the number of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine.

20:58, 11.02.2021

Media freedom gives no right to spread "malicious propaganda" – U.S. envoy to OSCE

The U.S. supports Ukraine's efforts to counter Russia's "blatant and malign influence."

18:40, 04.02.2021

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde discusses Ukraine with Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow

Linde stressed that a resolution to the conflict is a strong priority for Sweden as Chair.

12:20, 04.02.2021

OSCE SMM UAV spots heavy weapons in Russia-occupied part of Donbas

The said weapons were deployed in violation of the established withdrawal lines.

19:40, 31.01.2021

Donbas warzone update: Two WIAs amid five truce violations on Jan 29

Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops.

11:35, 30.01.2021

Invaders hindering OSCE SMM access – Ukraine monitors

Systematic obstruction of SMM's work in the occupied territories prevails.

09:25, 28.01.2021

OSCE SMM records 118 violations in Donbas

The Mission's freedom of movement continued to be restricted.

11:55, 27.01.2021

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde makes field visit to Donbas

This is her first working visit as OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.

16:59, 20.01.2021

OSCE spots funeral minivan entering Russia from occupied Donbas

After undergoing customs control procedures, the minivan crossed the border into the Russian Federation.

21:35, 19.01.2021

Ukraine uses TCG platform on Donbas to ask Russia to unblock swap of detainees

The said issues will be on the agenda of a joint meeting on January 21.

15:29, 19.01.2021

Minister Kuleba says Crimean Platform gaining more international support

The ministry is sending world leaders invitations to a respective summit.

14:29, 19.01.2021

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde to visit Ukraine this week

On January 20, she plans to visit eastern Ukraine, if the security situation allows, to see first-hand the situation in conflict-affected areas.

22:10, 18.01.2021

Museum organizations seek release of art scholar tortured in Donbas captivity

She was "sentenced" to 13 years' imprisonment in March 2020.

13:25, 18.01.2021

Territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected, including Crimea – OSCE chair-in-office

The most blatant example of violation of international law remains the crisis in and around Ukraine, Linde noted.

15:15, 14.01.2021

Ann Linde to pay first foreign visit to Ukraine as OSCE new head – foreign ministry

Ukraine has particular hopes for the involvement of the OSCE in the work of the Crimean platform.

18:25, 02.01.2021

Donbas war update: Ukraine records nine ceasefire violations on Jan 1

There were no casualties over the period under review.

11:45, 02.01.2021

Sweden takes over OSCE Chair: End of Donbas war among priorities

On January 14, Sweden's Foreign Minister and the new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ann Linde will present the program in detail to the OSCE Permanent Council.

20:10, 01.01.2021

Ukraine sends note to OSCE monitors over Ukrainian soldier's injury in Donbas

The incident was registered on December 27.

12:25, 28.12.2020

Kravchuk invited to Rada Committee hearing to elaborate on Donbas action plan

The hearing could be held next week.

21:45, 14.12.2020

OSCE SMM reports 116 civilian casualties in Donbas since year's start

There were 21 fatalities.

21:59, 04.12.2020

Hungarian FM urges OSCE to send special mission to Zakarpattia region

According to Szijjártó, the OSCE monitors will be informed about the incident in Zakarpattia region.

14:50, 02.12.2020

"Even Kravchuk got mad": Ukraine's envoy in TCG calls latest meeting "toughest"

Journalist Serhiy Harmash says Russia continues to pretend to be a mediator, not participant in the Minsk talks.

12:20, 26.11.2020

OSCE report: 86.3% cases of anti-Semitism recorded by the United Jewish Community of Ukraine

The UJCU was the source of information in 70% of cases from the OSCE ODIHR report for 2018.

16:45, 16.11.2020

Kuleba: Donbas, Crimea to be among priorities of Sweden's OSCE chairmanship in 2021

The top diplomat advocates ensuring proper OSCE monitoring in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea.

22:00, 14.11.2020

OSCE: Over 40% of violations recorded near Donetsk Filtering Station since onset of ceasefire

The OSCE is alarmed by the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Donbas.

12:45, 12.11.2020

Plan with impossible deadlines: Why Ukraine's new wishes on Minsk deal implementation won't work

18:00, 06.11.2020

Opinion

Ukraine's plan on Donbas: Who is set to take over after Russian troops withdraw

The withdrawal of all foreign armed groups from eastern Ukraine is among conditions noted in the newest plan for Donbas settlement.

21:45, 05.11.2020

Russia-controlled forces restricting OSCE patrol's freedom of movement in Donbas

This impedes the implementation of the Mission's mandate, monitors state.

12:55, 30.10.2020

OSCE: Maintaining sustainable ceasefire in Donbas depends on parties' political will

The discussion in the working group on political issues did not advance again.

13:05, 29.10.2020