1533rd Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council

1533rd Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council

Statement by Mr Denis Cairney, Australia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna

11 September 2025

Excellencies, colleagues

I would like to begin by acknowledging the Representative of the OSCE Chairpersonship of Finland, HE Vesa Häkkinen. Australia appreciates Finland’s strong leadership as Chairperson-in-Office, including by using its platform to encourage an end to Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine.

I would also like to acknowledge the statement by the representative of Poland Marek Szczygiel.

Russia’s reckless violation of Polish airspace is the latest in a series of escalatory attacks.  Through this pattern of escalation, President Putin is making clear he is not serious about wanting peace – on the contrary, this provocation demonstrates he is looking for more conflict.

Australia remains steadfast in our support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's illegal and immoral war and stands with Poland, Ukraine and Europe against President Putin’s dangerous provocations.

We will continue to work with partners to support a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and security and stability in Europe, including through our active involvement in the Coalition of the Willing.

Australia shares the desire of many participating states and partners to see a world that is peaceful, stable and prosperous.

Where sovereignty is respected.

Where no country dominates and no country is dominated.

Thank you.