Russia announces its withdrawal from the OSCE PA

Volodin made this announcement during a plenary session of the State Duma, as quoted by The Insider publication.

Volodin referred to the OSCE PA as “an absolutely non-independent politicized organization dancing to the tune of Washington”.

The Parliamentary Assembly brings together 57 member states of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

Established in 1991, the organization aims to monitor the fulfillment of OSCE goals, develop and implement mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution, and promote the strengthening and consolidation of democratic institutions in OSCE participating states.

Earlier reports indicated that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe should address the rights of national minorities in Russia. This issue should become a priority.

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