tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Neil Holland2026-05-14T10:57:57+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-osce-project-coordinator-in-uzbekistan-uk-statement-to-the-osce-may-20262026-05-14T10:57:57+01:00Report by the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan: UK statement to the OSCE, May 2026Ambassador Holland reaffirmed UK support for the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan, welcoming progress across all three dimensions, including security cooperation, economic governance and human rights. He underscored th…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-attack-on-cooperative-security-in-europe-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-05-14T10:30:39+01:00Russia’s attack on cooperative security in Europe: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire and Ukraine’s efforts to pursue peace, condemns Russia's mass attack on Kyiv and highlighted how Russia’s actions have undermined cooperative security, OSCE mechanism…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/challenges-to-media-freedom-in-the-osce-region-uk-statement-to-the-osce-april-20262026-04-23T11:25:32+01:00Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, April 2026Ambassador Neil Holland recalls the vital contribution of media freedom to security in the OSCE region, and calls on Russia, Belarus and others to live up to their OSCE commitments. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-war-against-ukraine-and-threats-to-osce-security-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-04-23T11:17:34+01:00Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland condemned Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, denounced recent Russian threats and intimidation at the OSCE, reaffirmed the UK’s continued military support for Ukraine, and called for the immediate and u…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/on-russian-submarine-activity-in-the-atlantic-joint-statement-to-the-osce2026-04-16T10:43:36+01:00On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland updates on recent Russian activity in the Atlantic, speaking on behalf of Norway, the Netherlands and the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-approach-to-the-easter-ceasefire-demonstrates-its-contempt-for-peace-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-04-16T10:27:00+01:00Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland says Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace, highlighting thousands of ceasefire violations and attempts to distort the narrative. Ukraine made a good faith commitmen…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-director-of-the-osces-office-for-democratic-institutions-and-human-rights-odihr-uk-response-march-20262026-03-19T12:08:50+00:00Report by the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, March 2026The UK welcomes ODIHR Director Telalian to the Permanent Council and reiterates its strong support for ODIHR’s work on democracy, human rights and the rule of law. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russia-launched-a-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-yet-seeks-to-cast-itself-as-the-victim-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-03-19T10:18:57+00:00Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine yet seeks to cast itself as the victim: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland condemns Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and its attempts to portray itself as the victim while continuing its war of aggression. He highlights rising civilian casualties, Russia’s refusal to …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/international-womens-day-2026-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-03-05T13:29:17+00:00International Women’s Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland marks International Women's Day 2026 by reaffirming that the security, prosperity and stability of the OSCE region depends on the full, equal and safe participation of women and girls. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-strategy-of-distraction-seeks-to-obscure-its-violation-of-osce-principles-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-03-05T10:44:00+00:00Russia’s strategy of distraction seeks to obscure its violation of OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland highlights how Russia’s false narratives and unsubstantiated allegations aim to distract from its unlawful invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its fifth year. The UK will not be drawn away from the…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-escalation-during-diplomacy-undermines-peace-efforts-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-02-26T13:43:00+00:00Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland condemns Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, highlighting a clear pattern of escalation during active diplomacy. He highlights the severe humanitarian toll, rejects Russian attempts to shift blame, an…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/presentation-by-the-president-of-the-committee-of-ministers-of-the-council-of-europe-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-02-26T10:13:25+00:00Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland commends Deputy Prime Minister Mihail Popșoi for Moldova’s democratic reforms and resilience in the face of Russian hybrid threats, emphasising the UK’s continued support for its European integration. He h…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-humane-treatment-of-pows-and-accountability-of-russia-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-02-25T13:52:12+00:00UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Neil Holland reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the humane treatment of prisoners of war, highlighting the IHL obligations, improving oversight mechanisms, and the training of personnel deploying on operations. Russ…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/correcting-russias-false-claims-about-the-osce-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-02-12T10:13:35+00:00Correcting Russia’s false claims about the OSCE: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland rejects Russia’s false claims about the OSCE, stressing that it is Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, refusal to engage with OSCE mechanisms and continued detention of OSCE staff that undermine the organ…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-war-was-driven-by-its-own-deliberate-choices-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-01-29T11:18:00+00:00Russia’s war was driven by its own deliberate choices: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland sets out the facts demonstrating that Russia’s war resulted from Moscow’s deliberate decisions, not alleged failures by Ukraine or Europe. Russia has always had the best opportunities to ensure peace in Uk…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/osce-chair-in-office-presents-priorities-for-2026-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-01-15T16:40:56+00:00OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland thanks Federal Councillor Cassis for presenting Switzerland's priorities as OSCE Chair-in-Office, and gives full UK support.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-reckless-missile-attacks-expose-its-ongoing-obstruction-of-peace-efforts-uk-statement-to-the-osce2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland condemns Russia’s latest missile and drone barrage, including its use of an intermediate range ballistic missile near NATO territory. Russia is attempting to use false narratives to justify its escalatory …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/on-the-russian-federations-hybrid-activities-in-the-osce-region-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-12-18T12:25:11+00:00On the Russian Federation’s hybrid activities in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland highlights escalating reckless hybrid threats against the United Kingdom directed by the Russian Federation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-escalation-of-attacks-deepen-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-12-18T11:55:04+00:00Russia’s escalation of attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland highlights Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians, unlawful detentions—including OSCE staff—and systematic violations documented by ODIHR. The UK urges Russia to respect international law and …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/escalation-of-russian-attacks-undermines-peace-efforts-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-12-10T00:00:00+00:00Escalation of Russian attacks undermines peace efforts in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland highlights the intensification of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure in 2025, despite ongoing peace negotiations. He reiterates the UK’s grave concern and calls for Russia to respec…