UK urges OSCE states to protect media freedom, demands release of journalists held by Russia

At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, UK Ambassador Neil Holland issued a formal call for OSCE participating States to uphold media freedom and protect journalists, specifically demanding the release of media workers detained by Russia. This is a continuation of Western diplomatic pressure on Russia over press restrictions and detainee treatment, with no new concrete actions announced. The statement reinforces existing UK policy but signals sustained diplomatic focus on media rights within the OSCE framework.