A contentious Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) meeting in Vienna ended on February 24 with condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Russian delegates accused the West of preventing dialogue by arming Kyiv. The Parliamentary Assembly of the 57-nation OSCE brought together lawmakers from member countries, including Russia, to discuss security and human rights issues. Ukraine and Lithuania boycotted the meeting, which coincided with the anniversary of the invasion, due to the presence of six Russian delegates, who were given visas by Austria despite being under EU and U.S. sanctions. To read the original story by AP, click here.
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