OSCE leaders condemn Russia’s ongoing missile attacks on Ukraine

SKOPJE/VIENNA/COPENHAGEN, 26 May 2023 – The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, President of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Margareta Cederfelt and Secretary General Roberto Montella today made the following statement:

“We denounce the continued missile attacks against Ukraine, which have intensified in recent weeks.

Such missile attacks constitute major human rights violations, are contrary to international humanitarian law, and achieve nothing but indiscriminate death and destruction, including on civilians – women, men, boys and girls. Today’s strike against a medical clinic in Dnipro is an especially egregious act. 

We condemn in the strongest possible terms this senseless violence, committed against a civilian population that continues to pay a terrible price in this war. 

We reiterate our call to the Russian Federation to immediately put an end to the attacks, stop violating international law, and uphold the principles and commitments of the OSCE. 

We continue to stand united with Ukraine and remain committed to supporting its people.”