Ukrainian Delegation Calls for Increased Support for Ukraine at OSCE PA Session
15 October 2026, 16:38
russian attacks on energy infrastructure, the return of Ukrainian children, the recruitment of foreign citizens into the russian army, and countering disinformation were key priorities of the Ukrainian delegation during the 24th Autumn Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
The meeting took place on 7–9 October in Andorra la Vella. Around 170 parliamentarians from 49 OSCE participating States attended the session and its side events.
During the discussion on energy security, the Head of the Ukrainian parliamentary delegation, Mykyta Poturaiev, briefed the participants on the losses of the Ukrainian energy sector resulting from russian aggression, the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and the ongoing missile and drone attacks on critical infrastructure.
He called on international partners to condemn russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities and to continue providing assistance to our state.
During thematic discussions, Ukrainian parliamentarians also raised the issues of russia's war crimes, the torture of prisoners of war and civilians, human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories, and the use of artificial intelligence to spread disinformation.
At the meeting of the OSCE PA Special Committee "Parliamentary Support Group for Ukraine," participants discussed the militarization and indoctrination of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories.
The head of the Bring Kids Back initiative, Maksymov, spoke about the involvement of children in youth organizations in the occupied territories. Young Ukrainians Dmytro Revva, Viktoriia Polfuntikova, and Polina Kustarova, who grew up under occupation and managed to leave for Ukraine-controlled territory upon reaching the age of majority, shared their stories.
The participants agreed to prepare a further plan to support Ukraine within the Assembly.
The Ukrainian and US delegations also initiated an expert discussion on the recruitment of foreign citizens into the russian army. Representatives of Truth Hounds, the FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights), and the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War elaborated on the practices of recruiting people from various countries and the related violations of international law.
Another expert discussion was dedicated to the impact of coordinated information campaigns on public opinion during elections and socio-political events.
The event was initiated by the Head of the Ukrainian delegation, Mykyta Poturaiev, and the Head of the Lithuanian delegation, Ruslanas Baranovas.
The participants examined how russia utilizes fabricated media materials, AI-generated content, and bot networks to spread disinformation and influence electoral processes across various countries.
During meetings with the US parliamentary delegation and the OSCE PA President, Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, Ukrainian parliamentarians briefed their partners on the security and humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the consequences of russian strikes.
Among Ukraine's primary needs, they highlighted the strengthening of air defence, the provision of artillery weaponry, and support for internally displaced persons. The discussion also addressed the use of frozen russian assets to assist victims of the aggression, the tightening of sanctions against russia, and the release of OSCE officials Dmytro Shabanov, Maksym Petrov, and Vadym Golda.
The participants paid special attention to countering human trafficking during armed conflicts. Member of Parliament of Ukraine Halyna Vasylchenko elaborated on the efforts of Ukrainian law enforcement agencies to detect such crimes and assist victims.
The Autumn Meeting also featured the Mediterranean Forum, dedicated to the political and security situation in the region.
The Ukrainian parliamentary delegation was led by Mykyta Poturaiev. The events were also attended by Members of Parliament Serhii Karabuta, Pavlo Frolov, Oleksandra Ustinova, Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, Serhiy Aleksieiev, Iryna Gerashchenko, Halyna Vasylchenko, Artem Dubnov, Serhii Yevtushok, and Yevheniya Kravchuk.
