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U.S. Helsinki Commission

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U.S. Helsinki Commission

@HelsinkiComm

The U.S. Helsinki Commission monitors human rights and international cooperation in the 57 countries of the OSCE. RT ≠ endorsement.

Washington, DC

Joined October 2014

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U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jul 15
🚨 Applications are open for our fall 2026 Max Kampelman fellowship program. Fellows join a team of experts focused on promoting military security, human rights, and economic cooperation across Europe, Eurasia, and North America. To apply, visit: csce.gov/join-our-team/…
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Senator Roger Wicker
@SenatorWicker
Jul 15
Ukraine's unmanned naval drones just dealt a major blow to Russia's shadow fleet. While Russia relies on attacks on civilians, Ukraine uses ingenuity to punch above its weight. It’s time we enact the Russian sanctions bill to build on Ukraine’s momentum and bring Putin’s illegal
The Wall Street Journal
@WSJ
Jul 15
Ukraine said one of its naval drones on Tuesday sank a Russian patrol ship docked in the Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik, close to a luxurious compound allegedly linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. on.wsj.com/4gEcUBY
U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jul 15
To keep Ukrainians living on Russian-occupied territories isolated and vulnerable, Russian authorities cut residents off from outside information, punish those who seek out remote Ukrainian educational opportunities, and censor information about safe evacuation routes. (1/2)
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U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jul 15
To hear more about Russia's tech-enabled authoritarianism on the occupied territories from @Max_Beznosiuk, visit: youtube.com/live/R0h33K7rw… (2/2)
U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jul 13
The Kremlin’s push to erase Ukrainians’ identity in occupied regions relies on an information blackout and floods of propaganda. Russia is blocking access to Ukrainian & Western media while saturating the occupied territories with bot-driven messaging and state-run content. (1/2)
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U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jul 13
Learn more about Russia’s tech-enabled authoritarian governance on the occupied territories of eastern Ukraine and Crimea by streaming our briefing here:
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Senator Roger Wicker
@SenatorWicker
Jul 13
The Russian sanctions legislation championed by my friend Sen. Graham will continue to have my full support in the Senate. We should enact this bipartisan measure to exert maximum economic pressure on Putin’s war machine and help bring this unjust war to an end.
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Vladimir Kara-Murza
@vkaramurza
Jul 8
Productive week of meetings at the annual session of @oscepa, an organisation founded on the premise that democracy and security are inextricably linked. Thank you for keeping human rights at the centre of the international agenda. (Photo credit: U.S. Helsinki Commission,
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Lloyd Doggett
@RepLloydDoggett
Jul 12
As a member of the Helsinki Commission, I have advanced proposals at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in support of Ukraine and in opposition to Putin's war crimes. I also warned that the Lukashenko regime's attacks on dissidents in Belarus serve as a
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Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.
@RepGregMurphy
Jul 4
While I wish I could be home in beautiful Eastern North Carolina this Independence Day to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, as a member of the @HelsinkiComm I am proud to represent the United States at @OSCE. I will be voting for Russia to stop their aggression and return their
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U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE
@USAmbOSCE
Jul 4
What a way to celebrate our 250th year of independence! Thank you to the @HelsinkiComm for your support of the #OSCE. I look forward to a great partnership with CiO @ignaziocassis to reform, refine, & refocus the organization. #Freedom250
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U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE
@USAmbOSCE
Jul 8
It was great to join Members of Congress from the @HelsinkiComm at their @oscepa in The Hague over the past few days. We have separate and distinct roles, authorities, and governance, but share a common goal: advancing American interests and strengthening security across the OSCE
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US Embassy Ljubljana
@usembljubljana
Jul 9
Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) led a congressional delegation to Slovenia July 7–9. Ambassador Roberts and the delegation met with Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer, and other senior Slovenian government
U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jul 8
Today marks 27 years since Ylli Bytyqi, Agron Bytyqi, and Mehmet Bytyqi, three American citizens were murdered after being transferred to Serbian police custody in 1999. Their family still awaits justice.
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Nate Sibley
@NateSibley
Jul 3
A record 60% of Russians interviewed between March and May said their local economic conditions are deteriorating—the first time since 2006 that a majority have felt their economy is getting worse. —@Gallup
Russian Economic Outlook Most Negative in 20 Years
From news.gallup.com
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
@SFRCdems
Jul 2
“Another round of deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv last night should be a warning for next week’s #NATOSummit: the time to act is now. The United States and our allies must choke off Putin’s war machine with sanctions and provide further aid for Ukraine’s defense.” -@SenatorShaheen
The Associated Press
@AP
Jul 2
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least eight people and injured dozens as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. apnews.com/article/russia…