OSCE Representatives Back Ukraine Support

Ukraine’s Presidential Office hosted more than 20 OSCE ambassadors and representatives of the organization’s Secretariat and autonomous institutions to discuss efforts to support Ukraine, advance peace talks and maintain pressure on Russia.

Sergiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President, said the OSCE should remain a platform for documenting alleged Russian crimes, promoting accountability and coordinating international assistance to Ukraine. He also called for a leaders’ meeting to be held as soon as possible.

Participants reviewed the situation on the battlefield, the prospects for negotiations and the roles of the United States and Europe in the peace process. Discussions also focused on the OSCE’s potential role in monitoring future peace agreements, supporting postwar settlement efforts and contributing to Ukraine’s recovery.

Kyslytsya highlighted advances in Ukraine’s defense industry and the country’s role in shaping Europe’s security architecture. He cautioned that the OSCE’s political and security capabilities should be assessed realistically, taking into account lessons from its former Special Monitoring Mission and changes since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

OSCE representatives reaffirmed their solidarity with Ukraine and their intention to continue supporting the country. OSCE projects in Ukraine have a total budget of €60 million for 2022–2028, funded by 36 participating states and the European Union. The second phase of the 2025–2028 program includes €39 million for 21 projects.