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зеленський Zelensky suggested that G7 place mission of international observers on border with Belarus The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, proposed to the G7 to place a mission of international observers on the border with Belarus. 8 785 47 Ukrainian Politics

обсє Military of Russian Federation captured staff of OSCE monitoring mission in east of Ukraine, - representative of Great Britain Brown The Russian occupiers in eastern Ukraine are threatening the staff of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, and the Russian military has captured SMM personnel. 9 560 20 Previously in trend: War

Mandate of OSCE SMM to eastern Ukraine extended by one year Mandate of OSCE SMM to eastern Ukraine extended by one year The mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine has been extended by one year, until March 31, 2022. 592 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE: Ukraine’s elections were generally calm and transparent OSCE: Ukraine’s elections were generally calm and transparent The October 25 local elections in Ukraine were generally held calmly and transparently, in compliance with all the necessary procedures. 1 122 15 Previously in trend: Local Elections in 2020

Ukraine calls on OSCE SMM to extend its monitoring to Crimea Ukraine calls on OSCE SMM to extend its monitoring to Crimea Ukraine has called on the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to extend its monitoring to Russian-occupied Crimea, which is also covered by the mission's mandate, and if Russia denies access for patrols to the peninsula, this should be reflected in the SMM's reports. 570 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

CEC registers 205 international observers in Ukraine’s local elections CEC registers 205 international observers in Ukraine’s local elections The Central Election Commission (CEC) has accredited another 78 official observers from foreign states and international organizations to monitor Ukraine's local elections. 445 5 Previously in trend: Local Elections in 2020

EU urges Russia to unblock access to occupied territories of Donbas for OSCE and humanitarian organizations EU urges Russia to unblock access to occupied territories of Donbas for OSCE and humanitarian organizations The European Union has reacted to the actions of Russian mercenaries in Donbas, who banned OSCE SMM patrols and representatives of humanitarian organizations from entering the non-government-controlled areas, and urged Russia not to create new obstacles to efforts within the Normandy format and the Minsk process. 1 442 39 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

ENEMO observers positively evaluate Ukrainian voting process ENEMO observers positively evaluate Ukrainian voting process Observers of the ENEMO International Election Observation Mission for Early Parliamentary Elections - Ukraine 2019 positively assessed the voting process, as well as the counting of votes and the transfer of protocols. 568 29 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

OSCE: Rada election takes place in peaceful way OSCE: Rada election takes place in peaceful way Elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine were competitive and peacefully. 759 7 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Over 1,700 international observers to monitor Ukraine’s snap parliamentary elections Over 1,700 international observers to monitor Ukraine’s snap parliamentary elections The Central Election Commission (CEC) has registered 306 more official observers from international organizations and foreign states for Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections scheduled for July 21. 909 2 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Parubii opposes participation of PACE observers in snap parliamentary election Parubii opposes participation of PACE observers in snap parliamentary election Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Andrii Parubii, is opposing participation of observers of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in the snap parliamentary election over the reinstatement of the Russian Federation in the Assembly. 4 131 42 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Ukraine elections assessed positively, - OSCE special coordinator Tsereteli Ukraine elections assessed positively, - OSCE special coordinator Tsereteli The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has noted the high level of organization of the second round of Ukraine's presidential election on April 21. 495 1 Ukrainian Politics

ENEMO: elections were conducted transparently and effectively ENEMO: elections were conducted transparently and effectively The first round of the presidential elections in Ukraine was transparent and effective, mostly in line with Ukrainian laws and international democratic standards. 1 052 32 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine Ukraine's election competitive and free, with citizens' opportunity to choose, - OSCE observers The first round of the presidential elections in Ukraine was competitive and citizens had the opportunity to freely express their will, the OSCE PA Election Observation Mission in Ukraine has said. 1 940 24 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

CANADEM observation mission: Ukraine CANADEM observation mission: Ukraine's March 31 presidential election were free and fair The regular presidential election in Ukraine, taking place on March 31, was held honestly and freely, the election monitoring mission in Ukraine of the international non-governmental organization CANADEM has reported. 1 780 90 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine’s international partners expect democratic presidential elections, - Mingarelli Ukraine’s international partners expect democratic presidential elections, - Mingarelli Ukraine’s international partners expect democratic presidential elections, and that observers will be able to notice all possible irregularities in the electoral process. 796 15 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Verkhovna Rada bans Russian observers from monitoring elections in Ukraine Verkhovna Rada bans Russian observers from monitoring elections in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law, which bans Russians from serving as official monitors during Ukraine elections. 4 643 50 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Russian election monitors to be banned from Ukraine, - Poroshenko Russian election monitors to be banned from Ukraine, - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko will order State Border Guard Service not to let Russian monitors in Ukraine during presidential elections. 8 234 222 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine Foreign Ministry not to register Russian monitors for Ukraine presidential elections, - Klimkin Ukraine Foreign Ministry not to register Russian monitors for Ukraine presidential elections, - Klimkin Ukraine Foreign Ministry will deny registration to Russian monitors at Ukraine presidential elections and has sent a corresponding request to the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). 4 850 57 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Russia to insist its monitors observe Ukraine elections Russia to insist its monitors observe Ukraine elections Moscow intends to have their monitors observe Ukraine elections through international institutions, such as the OSCE. 14 713 263 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

скандал обсе пропаганда "Hello, my dear friend!" OSCE mission member hugs ‘LPR’ terrorist transferring Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies. VIDEO During the transfer of Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies, a representative of the OSCE special monitoring mission (SMM) hugged a member of the ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ (‘LPR’) terrorist organization and performed a military salute to him. 162 087 192 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обсе Residents of occupied Pikuzy demand withdrawal of Russian mercenaries from residential neighborhoods, - OSCE Residents of occupied Pikuzy penned a letter to the U.N. and the Red Cross with a request to withdraw Russian troops from their village. 78 828 86 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

хуг OSCE patrol comes under fire in Donetsk filtration station area The workers of a third party organization were trying to install a surveillance cam at the roof of the filtration station to secure 24h monitoring in the area. 12 973 20 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

обсе Russian militants ordered to ban Donbas monitors from traveling along 'unplanned routes,' - OSCE Pro-Russian mercenaries demand that OSCE agrees its routes in the occupied Donbas with them. 5 166 12 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

обсе Radio Svoboda published footage of OSCE car tripping mine in Luhansk region. VIDEO Radio Svoboda obtained an exclusive video of the OSCE car explosion after it tripped a mine in the Luhansk region which killed U.S. national Joseph Stone. 72 321 74 Previously in trend: OSCE patrol vehicle exploded

град OSCE monitors record Grads, tanks, and 500 armed militants in Luhansk airfield OSCE's Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) in Ukraine continues monitoring the withdrawal of weapon as stipulated by the Minsk agreements package. 17 247 18 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

обсе "One '200', one '300'. This is our territory," - 'LPR' militants posted video from OSCE vehicle blast site. VIDEO Militants from self-proclaimed "Luhansk People Republic" posted a video from the OSCE vehicle explosion site. 108 301 140 Ukrainian Politics

выборы тимошенко закон обсе OSCE vehicle blast killed American, injured German and Czech, - Hug A United States national was killed in the yesterday's OSCE SUV blast near the village of Pryshyb in the militants-held territory of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region. 43 505 140 Previously in trend: OSCE patrol vehicle exploded

оружие обсе террористов Militants tried to bring down OSCE drone recording Russian hardware amassed in Luhansk area. PHOTO OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) observed heavy weapons including multiple rocket launchers, SP-guns, tanks, and cannons moving in the vicinity of an aerodrome in Luhansk in violation of the respective withdrawal line. 21 985 20 Incidents

'LPR' militants threatened SMM observers with mortars, - OSCE The militants of the 'Luhansk People's Republic' ('LPR') fired into the air and demanded OSCE SMM observers to get out. 5 463 14 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

EU to allocate 3M euros for satellite imagery support to OSCE Mission in Ukraine, - European Commission The European Union renewed support for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) in Ukraine, under its recently extended mandate, for the full implementation of the Minsk agreements. 3 387 19 Incidents

OSCE records militant's tanks and artillery in violation of withdrawal lines in Donbas The SMM continued to monitor the withdrawal of weapons in implementation of the Package of Measures, its Addendum, and the Memorandum. 4 130 40 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

полторак апакан OSCE to deploy more observers and expand geography of mission in Donbas, - SMM Head Apakan. PHOTOS On Jan. 24, Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak held talks with Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine Ambassador Ertugul Apakan. 2 156 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE monitors' schedules in Donbas should be extended, - OSCE Chairperson Kurz Donbas residents complain the OSCE monitors do not record many cases of shelling as they mostly occur in the night, the new OSCE chairperson says. 1 388 4 Ukrainian Politics

All Russian members of OSCE mission either GRU or FSB officers, - Ukrainian Army Gen. Kremenetskyi Members of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Donbas may be agents of the Russian special services or intelligence agencies. 19 855 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE evacuated its patrol base from Svitlodarsk for two days due to shelling OSCE's Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) has been forced to evacuate its patrol base from Svitlodarsk, the Donetsk region, due to intensive shelling of the area. 4 773 21 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

Most of cease-fire violations occurred in Svitlodarsk, Debaltseve, Horlivka area, - OSCE The majority of cease-fire violations, including the use of multiple-launch rocket systems, artillery and mortar, were concentrated in the Svitlodarsk-Debaltseve-Horlivka area. 3 166 4 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

OSCE SMM report specifies no possible attacker or direction of Maiorsk checkpoint shooting that left one civilian dead The report by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) regarding the attack on Maiorsk entry/exit point, in which one civilian was killed and another one was wounded, does not indicate those responsible for the attack or a direction of the assault. 7 469 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE SMM to be reinforced with technical facilities, - US Representative Baer In 2017, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) will be provided with special equipment. 4 656 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Monitors cannot access disengagement areas in Petrivske and Stanytsia Luhanska, - OSCE The limited access is caused by bombs in the two disengagement areas of the Donbas. 2 574 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Observers fail to access disengagement area in Petrivske, - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) could not proceed through the potential Zolote-Pervomaisk crossing route from either side as the crossing route has not been demined yet. 1 827 8 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Militants restrict monitors' movement, search cars' trunks, - OSCE Terrorists deny the OSCE observers access to settlements in the occupied Donbas territory and search the trunks of their cars. 3 633 29 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

OSCE observers failed to get to Petrivske, Bohdanivka disengagement areas OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) was unable to travel to disengagement areas near Petrivske and Bohdanivka as Ukrainian Armed Forces and “DPR” militants failed to guarantee SMM’s security. 4 510 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Mines hamper observers' access to Petrivske area, - OSCE Observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) are experiencing problems accessing one of the disengagement areas. 866 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боевиков укрепления Pro-Russian militants entrench positions in Stanytsia Luhanska, - OSCE. PHOTO Occupied areas near the bridge in Stanytsia Luhanska are seeing more checkpoints of pro-Russian terrorists. 31 845 21 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Access to disengagement area in Petrivske limited by mines, - OSCE OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) announces lack of security guarantees near Petrivske and Bohdanivka villages of the Donetsk region. 1 236 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE representatives failed to monitor Oktiabrska mine because of 'DPR' militants Self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic' threatened SMM at observation post at Oktiabrska mine. 6 038 19 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Zolote-Pervomaisk crossing route not demined, - OSCE The mine clearance will not be carried out at Zolote-Pervomaisk crossing route so far. 20 799 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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