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Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 11 June 2015
Publishing date: 12 June 2015
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by third parties and security considerations*. The SMM observed a high level of violence in and around Donetsk airport. The SMM resumed monitoring activities at observation points west of Shyrokyne...
Spot Report by OSCE Observer Mission: A twenty eighth Russian convoy of 52 vehicles crossed into Ukraine and returned back through the Donetsk Border Crossing Point
Publishing date: 11 June 2015
Content type: Spot report
What we do: Border management, Conflict prevention and resolution
On 11 June 2015 at 06:55hrs (Moscow time), a Russian convoy arrived at the Donetsk Border Crossing Point (BCP). A total of 52 vehicles were checked by the Russian border guard and customs services. All the vehicles had crossed back into the Russian Federation by 15:45hrs on 11 June.
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 9 June 2015
Publishing date: 10 June 2015
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by third parties and security considerations*. The SMM observed an increased number of ceasefire violations in Donetsk area. The SMM visited the area of Shyrokyne for the first time since 14 May...
Weekly Update from the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk based on information as of 10:00hrs (Moscow time), 09 June 2015
Publishing date: 9 June 2015
Content type: Weekly report
What we do: Border management, Conflict prevention and resolution
Kamensk-Shakhtinskiy, Russian Federation. The Observer Mission (OM) continues to operate 24/7 at both BCPs. The overall cross-border traffic increased at both Border Crossing Points (BCPs).
OSCE Secretary General encourages political parties in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt necessary reform agenda
Publishing date: 9 June 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 9 June 2015- OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Crnadak, discussed in Vienna today the priorities of the BiH Council of Europe Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers, as well as the current situation in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH)...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 8 June 2015
Publishing date: 9 June 2015
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by third parties and security considerations*. The SMM was unable to monitor in Shyrokyne due to security considerations. The SMM unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) spotted tanks and firing positions on both sides of the contact line...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 7 June 2015
Publishing date: 8 June 2015
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by third parties and security considerations*. The SMM observed ongoing ceasefire violations at and around Donetsk airport. In line with current security considerations, the SMM did not conduct monitoring activities in the area of Shyrokyne. An SMM UAV spotted a large concentration of weapons in the vicinity of “DPR”-controlled Komsomolske. The SMM observed the Equality March in Kyiv on 6 June.