Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with OSCE Secretary General Schmid

You are subscribed to Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with OSCE Secretary General Schmid 01/07/2022 10:19 AM EST Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman spoke today with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid to discuss their shared concern about Russia's military build-up along Ukraine's borders and reaffirm our commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.  They agreed that the OSCE Permanent Council meeting next week will be an opportunity to call for de-escalation and diplomacy as well as discuss approaches to reduce regional tensions. The OSCE is a forum where all participating States have an equal voice. It is a critical venue for multilateral dialogue on European security issues. Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.    Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520