“The organisation completely lacks independence, is politicised, and it dances to the tune of Washington. However the worst factor on this scenario is that we additionally pay cash, and we’re one of many largest payers.”
Each chambers of the Russian parliament, the Duma and the Federation Council, will vote concurrently on suspending participation and on stopping Moscow’s funds to the OSCE, Volodin mentioned.
With the United Russia get together – the ruling faction that helps President Vladimir Putin – holding an awesome majority within the parliament, the decision is unlikely to face opposition.
The Duma may take into account the potential of Russia leaving different worldwide organisations, the Duma assertion mentioned, with out naming any.
Ukraine and its Baltic allies, that are Russia’s neighbours, refused to attend the OSCE annual international ministers assembly late final yr over the presence of Russia’s International Minister Sergei Lavrov there.
