Decision on the extension of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) mandate adopted
20.03.2020
On 19th March 2020 the OSCE Permanent Council adopted the decision on the extension of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) mandate. The mandate has been extended until 31 March 2021 with the budget of 108,9m EUR.
The OSCE monitors are mandated to contribute to reducing tensions and to help foster peace, stability and security in Ukraine. The Mission engages with authorities at all levels, as well as civil society, ethnic and religious groups and local communities to facilitate dialogue on the ground. The Mission will gather information and report on the security situation, establish and report facts in response to specific incidents, including those concerning alleged violations of fundamental OSCE principles.
For more information on the work of the SMM please consult: https://www.osce.org/special-monitoring-mission-to-ukraine