Auteur/autrice : Kyiv Defense Policy

We have seen further evidence of widespread use of Riot Control Agents by Russia across the front line in Ukraine. We are confident in the US determination that Russia has used chloropicrin, a scheduled chemical, against Ukraine. We, alongside 12 other States Parties, reiterated our request to the Executive Council under Article IX to assist in clarifying reports that Russia has repeatedly breached the Chemical Weapon Convention in Ukraine. We welcome last week’s OPCW technical assistance visit which delivered crucial detection and protective equipment to Kyiv – UK Permanent Representative to the OPCW, Joanna Roper.