British Security Director Reconfirms Support for Ukraine, Reaffirms Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Principles in Vienna Address
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference in Vienna, Austria, British Director of Defence and International Security Ben Fender reconfirmed the United Kingdom's steadfast support for Ukraine and condemned Russia's ongoing war. Fender highlighted that the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe remains a vital forum for telling truths and holding member states accountable.
The director also addressed escalating regional threats, . . .
The director also addressed escalating regional threats, . . .
