Neil Bush

UK Diplomat. Former Ambassador to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

It has been an honour and a privilege to sit behind the 🇬🇧 name plaque at #OSCE during the last 4 years.

Thank you to my fantastic delegation and to all my colleagues for your dedication and commitment and all those who #StandWithUkraine.

Farewell Vienna.

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

We are appalled by the growing evidence that Russian authorities have forcibly transferred thousands of 🇺🇦 children to 🇷🇺 or within temporarily Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine.

This issue was the focus of the 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸🇪🇺🇳🇴🇨🇦 hosted side event #OSCE SHDM.

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

Great to welcome Ambassador Kilian Wahl to the #OSCE Permanent Council this afternoon, presenting the report on the work of @OSCE_Skopje

🇬🇧 highly appreciates the Mission's support to reforms and social cohesion in North Macedonia.

UK statement: https://t.co/DhmTR8WWyr

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

UK statement: https://t.co/iWIS1qTp9y

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

At #OSCE today, we discussed 🇷🇺‘s failure to adhere to intl law, inc intl humanitarian law. The same laws that Russia helped to create and to which it voluntarily signed up to, inc on:

▶️safeguarding civilians

▶️treatment of prisoners of war

▶️protection of places of worship

[UK Delegation to the OSCE @UKOSCE]

Welcoming @coe Secretary General @MarijaPBuric to the #OSCE Permanent Council – excellent cooperation with the OSCE in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine on promoting human rights, media freedom, anti-trafficking efforts and national minorities @UKDelCoE

[Theresa May @theresa_may]

A pleasure to address the @OSCE on leadership in combating human trafficking.

For too long we’ve allowed those who trade in human misery to prosper. We owe it to the 50 million men, women & children in slavery today to scale up our action and tackle this insidious crime.

[OSCE Anti-Trafficking @osce_cthb]

"At a national level, our anti-#HumanTrafficking responses can be stronger. Having a position statement or policy is one thing, but enforceable legislation quite another." Lady Theresa May, MP and former Prime Minister of the #UK, is one of the Alliance keynote speakers.
@theresa_may

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

https://t.co/De4q9IFEDF

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

At #OSCE today, we discussed the continuing impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particularly as we approach Orthodox Easter.

Thousands of 🇺🇦 families will be missing loved ones at family gatherings – including >6,000 🇺🇦 children in 🇷🇺’s custody, without their parents

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing.

The map below is the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 11 April 2023.

Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/drNbKWlPLL

🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

[UK Delegation to the OSCE @UKOSCE]

Today, the UK was part of 38 participating states in the
@OSCE to invoke the #MoscowMechanism to establish an independent expert mission to examine credible reports of human rights abuses and violations in #Belarus.

Read the full joint statement here: https://t.co/GcMcQRHprs

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

Pleased to co-host with @IrelandOSCE the screening of 'Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs' on the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition.

An excellent illustration of how the full, equal & meaningful participation of women can and does lead to better outcomes in peace processes #WPS #GFA25

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

#OSCE today: Putin’s reported visit to Mariupol has again highlighted the indelible mark he has left on the city:

🔹90% of res. buildings damaged in 🇷🇺 attacks
🔹Thousands injured & killed seeking safety
🔹Children robbed of safety, education, & homes.

https://t.co/5DpWEDuIhx

[James Cleverly🇬🇧 @JamesCleverly]

Those responsible for horrific war crimes in Ukraine must be brought to justice.

We welcome the step taken by the independent ICC to hold those at the top of the Russian regime, including Vladimir Putin, to account.

Work must continue to investigate the atrocities committed.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

The Kremlin playbook of malign interference extends beyond Ukraine to its neighbour, Moldova.

Here’s how ↓

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

Today, I shared testimonies from 3 of the brave Ukrainians who spoke at a recent event held by @UKinUkraine.

These are just 3 stories. There are thousands more.

We thank these individuals for their courage in sharing their stories.

🇬🇧: https://t.co/v1YfpUBAvD

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

At #OSCE today I spoke about the launch of the UK’s Women and Girls Strategy, announced by @JamesCleverly on #IWD2023

🇬🇧 will continue to support women and girls’ rights and freedoms at every opportunity

#RightsFreedomPotential #EmbraceEquity

https://t.co/q4mDfNHcVW

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

UK statement #OSCE today: https://t.co/NUovls0QUP

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

At #OSCE today, we discussed how 🇺🇦 women have shown remarkable courage and resilience, including:

[Neil Bush @NeilBushUK]

These mothers, daughters, sisters and protectors of Ukraine demonstrate strength, compassion and integrity. We remain deeply humbled by them and we stand united with them today and forever.

#StandWithUkraine