Mikita Poturaiev, a deputy from the Servant of the People party, has been elected as the new President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Poturaiev, who previously served as the head of the Ukrainian delegation and vice-president of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, brings extensive experience to the role. His appointment is part of a broader international presence for Ukraine, which has also seen Ukrainian national Mykola Hnatovskyi elected as a Section President and Ukraine elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2027-2029.
Poturaiev was elected as the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE following coordinated work by the entire Ukrainian delegation. His victory is significant for the OSCE, which serves as a platform for discussing security, democracy, human rights, and international cooperation among participating states.
In his new role, Poturaiev has emphasized the importance of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and his commitment to honoring their service. During his election, Poturaiev stated, 'In today I take up the position of President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE with great honor and awareness of the great responsibility. For the first time in the history of independent Ukraine, its representative will head one of the most important international parliamentary institutions.'
For the first time in the history of independent Ukraine, its representative will head one of the most important international parliamentary institutions.
Poturaiev’s pledge to the Ukrainian defenders reflects his deep understanding of the challenges faced by his country. As a People's Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada and head of the Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy, Poturaiev has been a vocal advocate for his country's interests.
Poturaiev’s success in the election is attributed to the support of his Ukrainian delegation and the leadership of the President and Speaker of Ukraine. Poturaiev expressed gratitude to his colleagues, stating, 'This came as the result of long and coordinated work by the entire Ukrainian delegation in the international arena.'
Poturaiev will serve as President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, continuing his work to advance international cooperation. The OSCE remains a vital platform for discussing critical issues such as security, democracy, and human rights, and Poturaiev’s leadership will be central to these ongoing efforts.