Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

An SS-18 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile - nicknamed 'Satan' - on display in Ukraine's Strategic Missile Forces Museum.

Nuclear Security & WMD

Ukraine's shattered deal: nuclear weapons for security assurances

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More than 30 years later, Ukraine is fighting for its survival as it laments the Budapest Memorandum's broken promises.

NATO defense ministers meet in Brussels.

Security & Geopolitics

At NATO meeting, Europe demands to be part of Ukraine peace process

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European defense leaders were indignant at U.S.-Russia talks that excluded Ukraine, saying it must be part of negotiations.

A massive rally gathers to hear U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris deliver her “closing arguments” for her campaign.

Global Opinions

Swiss and U.S. voters could teach each other a few things

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I'm an 18-year-old Swiss-American learning how two similar democracies can have such different political cultures.

The entrance to Russia's U.N. Mission in Geneva

Security & Geopolitics

International forums in 'decline' from war and spies in Europe

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Swiss intelligence points to a "continuing high espionage threat" particularly in Geneva's hub of multilateralism.

Reykjavik, Iceland is hosting the 4th Council of Europe Summit

Justice & Accountability

Council of Europe presses ex-member Russia for accountability

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The 46-nation council reaffirmed support for Ukraine and initiated a register to account for damages by former member Russia so human rights victims can be compensated.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Bucha to discuss civilian mass killings under Russian occupation

Human Rights

OSCE cites Russian war crimes in Ukraine

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Russia has clearly violated international humanitarian law and abused human rights during its invasion of Ukraine since late February, OSCE reported.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, left, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov meet in Geneva

Security & Geopolitics

U.S.-Russia find little common ground on Ukraine at Geneva talks

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Diplomats debated Russia's massive troop buildup around Ukraine, the first in a series of talks on Europe's security.

An election observer from the Organization of American States in Washington

Security & Geopolitics

OAS observers report no U.S. election fraud

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International election observers from OAS reported they witnessed no fraud or voting irregularities among U.S. ballots in the general election.

Voters in New York City line up to cast early U.S. election ballots in late October

Security & Geopolitics

OSCE warns Trump's false claims undermine democratic institutions

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Election observers say the U.S. president's 'baseless allegations' of voter fraud erode public trust for democracy.

For the first time in a U.S. election, New Jersey Army National Guard members help at polls due to the pandemic

Security & Geopolitics

OSCE 'grave concerns' at Trump election ploys

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OSCE election observers reported widespread concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to uncercut voter confidence in the presidential election.