The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly recognised the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism and the Wagner PMC as a terrorist organisation
Author:
Anastasiia Kondrat
On July 4, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Vancouver adopted a resolution recognising Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and the Wagner PMC as a terrorist organisation.
This was reported by a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the OSCE, Yevheniia Kravchuk.
In particular, the declaration states that:
- "Terrorism is one of the greatest threats to international peace and security;
- The actions of the Wagner Group on behalf of the Russian government can be fairly characterised as a terrorist. In particular, the Russian President has personally acknowledged that the Wagner Group was "fully funded" by the state;
- OSCE member states should take action against the Wagner Group and its affiliates and successors, including by designating them a terrorist organisation;
The resolution also calls on member states to strengthen international norms that clearly recognise the terrorist nature of the Wagner Group and its activities; the responsibility of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of this terrorist organisation, and the inadmissibility of involving such entities in interstate relations.
