Leaders of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) have reaffirmed their support for a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine, emphasizing the need to resolve the armed conflict through negotiations based on international law.
This is reported by Kyiv24
OSCE Calls for Adherence to Humanitarian Law
In its official statement, the organization once again condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine and firmly expressed its opposition to attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and other key resources essential for the survival of Ukrainian society. OSCE leaders stressed that international humanitarian law must be upheld even during hostilities.
“After four years of war, we must not spare any effort to end this conflict. The priority of the Swiss presidency is to support ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war through negotiations,” said current chair Ignazio Cassis, announcing the organization’s readiness to support a negotiated settlement and its implementation on the ground.
Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu noted that the end of the war in Ukraine is only possible if a just and lasting peace is achieved, and dialogue remains essential even in times of increasing international distrust. In his view, a multilateral approach will help mitigate the risks of further destabilization.
Diplomatic Initiatives and Recent Negotiations
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen emphasized the significant contribution of OSCE mechanisms in ensuring accountability among the parties, particularly regarding the deportation and forced displacement of Ukrainian children.
Switzerland, which will assume the OSCE presidency in 2026, has identified the promotion of a just peace in Ukraine as one of its main priorities. In early February, current OSCE chair Ignazio Cassis and Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu visited Kyiv on an official trip.
Throughout January and February 2026, several rounds of trilateral negotiations took place between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia regarding the end of the war. Although official information about specific outcomes has not been disclosed, on February 5, the parties reached an agreement on the exchange of prisoners of war, marking the first exchange in the last five months.
Special envoy of US President Donald Trump, Stephen Witkoff, stated in an interview that “good news” is expected in the coming weeks and did not rule out a possible meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Despite US efforts to mediate the end of the war, Russia continues to insist on its demands, including Ukraine’s renunciation of territories in Donbas. The Ukrainian side, in turn, emphasizes the necessity of obtaining robust security guarantees from the United States and European allies to protect against future aggression.