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Serbian OSCE Chairmanship’s work in resolving the crisis in and around Ukraine

Serbia took over the OSCE Chairmanship from Switzerland on 1 January 2015 with a pledge to rebuild trust across the OSCE region and confidence in order to create a positive agenda for the future.

“The situation in and around Ukraine continues to pose a serious threat to the stability of the region and beyond… It was crucial to invest all efforts to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and full cessation of hostilities,” said Serbian Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ivica Dačić, in his address to the first OSCE Permanent Council of the year on 15 January.

The Serbian OSCE Chairmanship has been building on the work done the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship over 2014 to move towards a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Latest news and updates on the Serbian OSCE Chairmanship’s work in this area are listed below.

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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić calls for peace throughout holiday season in eastern Ukraine

Constructive spirit at 22nd OSCE Ministerial Council laid solid foundations for continuing dialogue on Europe’s security challenges, says Chairperson Dačić

Only through dialogue can solutions be found to crisis in and around Ukraine, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić

OSCE Ministerial Council in Belgrade: Rebuilding consensus on European security must be our central concern

OSCE Troika meets at Ministerial Council in Belgrade, calls for further measures to strengthen ceasefire in Ukraine

The Helsinki principles have not lost their validity, says Chairperson Dačić while addressing Panel of Eminent Persons in Belgrade

New security challenges amplify need for OSCE to adapt its peace operations, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić at Ministerial event in New York

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić calls for resumption of international humanitarian operations in eastern Ukraine

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić welcomes agreement on withdrawal of weapons in eastern Ukraine reached within the Trilateral Contact Group

The OSCE Troika meet prior to “Emperor-Otto Award” ceremony in Magdeburg to discuss Ukraine, preparations for the Ministerial Council

Statement by the Trilateral Contact Group

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić calls for furthering political process to resolve the crisis in and around Ukraine at meeting with high OSCE officials in Belgrade

Escalating violence in eastern Ukraine is against the spirit of the Minsk Agreements, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić

All sides in eastern Ukraine must ensure safety and freedom of movement of SMM monitors, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić

Today's agreement on withdrawal of weapons gives boost to the whole process, says OSCE CiO Dacic after meeting with the Trilateral Contact Group in Minsk

No alternative to Minsk Agreements, says CiO Dačić during visit to OSCE operations in Kyiv

OSCE Troika meets in Helsinki on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić appoints new Special Representative in Ukraine

Time to replace the culture of confrontation with co-operation and joint action, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office calls for restraint following recent escalation in violence in eastern Ukraine

Chairperson Dačić calls on all sides to send a message of peace during World War II commemoration events

Chairperson Dačić welcomes inauguration of working groups under Trilateral Contact Group auspices

Joint press statement of Trilateral Contact Group: Trilateral Contact Group launches activities of working groups advancing implementation of Minsk arrangements

OSCE CiO Dačić condemns ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine, appeals for boost to political process

OSCE Troika urges advancement in political process aimed at solving crisis in Ukraine

OSCE affirms political process as way forward in solving crisis in Ukraine

OSCE Chairperson Dačić urges sides to respect ceasefire in southeast Ukraine

OSCE Chairperson welcomes extension of Ukraine Mission mandate, calls for unfettered access

Ceasefire and co-operation are conducive to reaching concrete results in Ukraine, OSCE Chair says

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office expresses condolences after mining accident in eastern Ukraine

Press Release by European Union External Action Service: Call between HRVP Federica Mogherini and OSCE CiO Ivica Dačić

OSCE Chairperson Dačić welcomes determination of 'Normandy Format' foreign ministers to push forward full implementation of Minsk measures

News Release by the Minsk Group Co-Chairs

Ukraine faces critical moment, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office calls for full implementation of the Minsk Package of Measures

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office urges all sides to refrain from actions that might endanger ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Statement by the Trilateral Contact Group on consultations held on 14 February 2015

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office gives full backing to Minsk package

Munich Security Conference: OSCE Troika calls for immediate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Statement by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on the situation in Eastern Ukraine

Statement by the Chairmanship on the Trilateral Contact Group consultations in Minsk on 31 January 2015

OSCE Chairperson Dačić regrets loss of lives, calls for immediate and urgent ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Statament by the OSCE Chairperson and the Special Representative to the Trilateral Contact Group

Statement by the Trilateral Contact Group

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office appeals for renewed Minsk peace dialogue

Strengthening regional co-operation in Western Balkans one of key 2015 priorities, says OSCE Chairperson Dačić on visit to Mission to Serbia

Increase in violence in eastern Ukraine on agenda at OSCE Special Permanent Council

Serbian OSCE Chairmanship calls special meeting of Permanent Council to discuss Ukraine violence

Statement by the Trilateral Contact Group

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office voices concern over situation in eastern Ukraine to news agency Tanjug

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office welcomes Declaration by participating States calling for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office strongly condemns latest surge in violence and urges all sides to immediately halt use of force following developments at Donetsk Airport

Serbian OSCE Chairmanship affirms support for Institutions and Field Operations

Serbia reveals Chairmanship priorities pledging to rebuild trust and confidence in OSCE region

All participants of Panel on European Security as a Common Project confirmed

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office strongly condemns deadly attack on bus in eastern Ukraine, urges immediate ceasefire

Dealing with the crisis in and around Ukraine is Serbia OSCE priority, says Incoming Serbian chair