Sebastian Gahnström

Dealing with security, democracy, human rights and peace mediation at the Finnish OSCE Delegation in Vienna. RT=interesting things

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Devastating news from Ukraine again last night as Russia continues to target the country - with a focus on civilians - with drones and missiles. We call on Russia to stop the war and support a ceasefire.

My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

#OSCE25FI

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

I appreciate Finland's strong leadership in the OSCE and my colleague @elinavaltonen's principled stance as OSCE Chairperson-in-Office. Russia's total disregard for OSCE principles and the Helsinki Final Act requires a strong response from the international community.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Horrific news from Sumy in Ukraine where Russian missiles killed tens of people including children on their way to church for Palm Sunday.

My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.

The world has waited for more than a month for Russia to agree on a ceasefire. Yet it continues to bomb civilians.

To stop this war, we must:
1) further strengthen Ukraine's self-defense with military assistance,
2) weaken Russia's war machine with economic sanctions,
3) set a firm deadline for a ceasefire.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Finland stands with the people and the people’s right to choose. In Ukraine, people have chosen freedom.

We stand by Ukraine. 🇫🇮🇺🇦

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

Pleased to meet with @OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu. We discussed strengthening the OSCE role in addressing consequences of Russia’s war, particularly in returning Ukrainian children deported by Russia. Just peace for Ukraine is crucial for OSCE region and beyond.

[Vesa Häkkinen @vesahakkinen]

Back in Vienna after very interesting and intensive visit to #Turkmenistan and #Uzbekistan. Plenty of useful meetings with @OSCE field missions, authorities and members of international organization & civil society!

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

We congratulate Ukraine on its Independence Day!

Today marks 18 months since Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Finland supports Ukraine as long as it is needed and prepares for the reconstruction of a democratic and independent #Ukraine. 🇫🇮🇺🇦

#StandWithUkraine

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

Honored to deliver 🇫🇮 statement on the 32nd Independence Day of Ukraine. Finland stands firmly with 🇺🇦 and our support totals 1,7 bn eur. We pay tribute to the brave Ukrainian people, who are fighting for all us. Ukraine belongs in the EU and in NATO. ⁦⁦@Finland_OSCE⁩

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

@PHakkarainen Hieno valinta, onneksi olkoon!

[Bujar Osmani @Bujar_O]

📌 Glad to catch up w/ @OSCE #Тroika
@RauZbigniew 🇵🇱 & @elinavaltonen 🇫🇮 at #VilniusSummit

👉 Opportunities & challenges that @OSCECiO 🇲🇰 faces are shared & need to be jointly addressed in order to ensure functional @OSCE & peaceful, stable & predictable future for #OSCERegion

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

Very grateful to ⁦@mihr_ua⁩ for your invaluable work collecting info on 🇺🇦 civilian hostages taken by Russia as part of its aggression, and bringing their testimonies to @OSCE. Civilian hostages must be released unconditionally. ⁦@usosce⁩ ⁦@EUOSCE⁩

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

@Belarus_OSCE @Finland_OSCE @OSCE The report shows grave and continuous human rights violations by Belarus. Implementing your Human Rights obligations would be a good way to build bridges. Your government should implement the report's recommendations and immediately release all political prisoners.

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

Honored to meet with Oleksandra Matviichuk ⁦.@avalaina⁩ from Center for Civil Liberties ⁦@ccl_ua⁩, here pictured together w/ #EU colleagues @OSCE. CCL’s work is crucial in collecting evidence to ensure accountability for Russia’s atrocities in Ukraine.

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

A big step for Finland, and an important moment in the history of the alliance. Finland’s place in European security has been elevated to where it belongs. All reasons to celebrate also here in Vienna! #WeAreNato .@Ulkoministerio #StrongerTogether

[Piritta Asunmaa @PirittaAsunmaa]

Päivä, jota en koskaan uskonut näkeväni😀 @Ulkoministerio #NATO

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

Alla linkki uutiseen Moskovan mekanismin käynnistämisestä Etyjissä tänään: https://t.co/E3bjKITRx9

[Finland in the OSCE @Finland_OSCE]

Etyjissä on käynnistetty Moskovan mekanismi ukrainalaislasten pakkosiirroista Venäjälle ja Venäjän hallitsemille alueille. Raportti tulee käsittelemään mahdollisia kv. humanitaarisen oikeuden ja ihmisoikeuksien loukkauksia pakkosiirtojen yhteydessä. https://t.co/vIdlvxT7FJ

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

Using the @OSCE tools actively is very important to ensure accountability for Russia’s abuses in Ukraine. Deportation of children may amount to #WarCrimes or Crimes against humanity. Report due in about a month’s time. #MoscowMechanism

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Today, 45 @OSCE States including 🇫🇮 activated the Moscow Mechanism to examine possible abuses of #HumanRights and #InternationalLaw associated with forcible transfers of children from #Ukraine to the areas under the effective control of Russia or their deportation to Russia.

[Finland in the OSCE @Finland_OSCE]

Haemme assistenttia delegaatioomme Wieniin. Hakuaika päättyy 3.4.2023.

Tarjoamme mielenkiintoisen työpaikan kansainvälisessä ympäristössä ja taatusti mukavia työkavereita🇫🇮👍

#Etyj ⁦@OSCE⁩ https://t.co/CrQChwBNlF

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

Today we celebrated equal rights. After 🇷🇺’s full-scale invasion of 🇺🇦women were among the first responders. #WPS is about recognizing & supporting their agency, while offering protection & support to survivors of #SGBV. Honored to deliver 🇫🇮 statement on #WPS @OSCE today #IWD

[Sebastian Gahnström @SebaGahnstrom]

The @OSCE leadership, including 🇫🇮, urge Russia to immediately end its war of aggression against Ukraine. We will use the OSCE to its fullest in support of Ukraine #StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦 .@Ulkoministerio https://t.co/SLz5Pjh6Xp