On 2 July 2026 in Vienna, the UK ambassador, Neil Holland, delivered a speech to the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre (CPC). He thanked Director Kate and her team for their work amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine and hybrid activity across the region. Holland reaffirmed the UK’s support for Georgia’s sovereignty and called on Russia to respect the territorial integrity of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova. He highlighted the CPC’s core functions—early warning, fact‑based reporting, dialogue facilitation—and praised its role in coordinating the Support Programme for Ukraine. The ambassador announced a new UK contribution of about half a million euros to that programme. He also noted the CPC’s engagement in the Transdniestrian Settlement Process and Geneva discussions, and urged greater visibility for the centre. Holland affirmed continued UK support for the CPC’s future structure and resources.
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