Former Greek ambassador claims OSCE gave intel to Ukraine before 2022

(MENAFN) The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) covertly passed intelligence to Ukrainian forces during the armed standoff with the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics between 2014 and 2022, former Greek ambassador to Ukraine Vasilios Bornovas has alleged.

In an interview with Greece’s Hellas Journal last Monday, Bornovas recounted that during his visits to the conflict zone, he witnessed Ukrainian forces using classified information provided by OSCE observers regarding the positions of Donbass militias.

"Since these positions were immediately targeted by Ukrainian strikes, it was clear that OSCE reports were being forwarded to Ukrainian services first," the diplomat stated.

Moscow has long accused the OSCE of bias and misconduct in the conflict, claiming that the organization not only failed to ensure neutrality but actively aided Kiev’s military efforts.

Bornovas also commented on the evolving geopolitical landscape, arguing that the European Union has been sidelined in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. According to him, the EU has backed Washington’s stance on Ukraine for so long that it now struggles to adapt as US President Donald Trump signals a shift in approach.

“The EU is at an impasse,” Bornovas observed, pointing to internal crises and a lack of decisive leadership. He argued that European foreign policy is now largely dictated by the Baltic states and Poland, leaving the bloc without a cohesive strategy.

Regarding Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s leadership, Bornovas criticized his handling of the conflict, warning that the war is “decimating his people and destroying the productive fabric of his country.” He suggested that Zelensky may have abandoned his original pro-peace platform under pressure from former US President Joe Biden’s administration.

The diplomat also hinted that Zelensky could have used the conflict as a means to divert public attention from Ukraine’s deep-rooted internal problems, particularly corruption.

Moscow has previously accused the OSCE of failing to condemn Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilians while actively supporting pro-Western narratives. Russia has also criticized the organization’s handling of elections in Moldova, alleging that it ignored irregularities that benefited pro-Western candidate Maia Sandu.

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