The Russian Federation’s malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE

Madam Chair.The OSCE exists to support security in our region. That is why the United Kingdom has tabled this current issue today: to put on the record in this Council recent decisions the United Kingdom Government has taken to safeguard our security from malign activities and interference by one participating State. I am doing so to provide this information to participating States on an equal basis, in the spirit of transparency.In the UK Parliament on 8 May 2024, the UK Home Secretary announced the UK’s response to reckless and dangerous activities by the Russian government. His statement set out a package of measures in relation to this malign activity.I am sure you will appreciate that the situation is part of an ongoing legal and judicial process so we cannot provide a running commentary.However, in line with the OSCE’s core principles, we are keen to maintain transparency and to ensure that you hear the facts. These are as follows:Five British men have been charged with offences,...