OSCE condemns Russia's ongoing arms supplies to Donbas – Ukrainian Foreign Ministry

The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported this following an online meeting on small arms, ammunition and mines, which was held under Ukraine's Chairmanship of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation on May 13.

The event focused on the mine threat in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, unleashed by Russia, and the efforts of international governmental and non-governmental organizations to overcome it.

Ukraine's partners, citing the reports of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, condemned Russia's ongoing arms and military supplies to its armed formations, which continue temporary occupation of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. They noted that the situation could not improve until Russia stopped its targeted destabilizing actions and began to implement its obligations under the Minsk agreements.

The Forum reviewed the results of the OSCE efforts in the field of small arms, light weapons and conventional ammunition, as well as efforts to update the relevant regulatory framework of the Organization. The delegations of the OSCE participating States stressed the importance of making progress in this direction, which will enable strengthening national measures to combat the illicit trafficking of these weapons.

OSCE participating States also shared their experience in implementing the Organisation’s projects in the field of small arms, light weapons, conventional ammunition and mine action.

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