Ukraine, Chemical Weapons Convention and Russia

New traces of tear gas found on Ukraine battlefield by chemical weapons watchdog
The world's chemical weapons watchdog on Friday said it had once again found traces of tear gas on the frontline with Russia in Ukraine's central-east Dnipropetrovsk region. The use of riot control agents such as tear gas as a method of warfare is prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention,
Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons confirms Russia's use of chemical weapons against Ukraine
Two laboratories of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have confirmed that Russian troops are using grenades containing prohibited chemical substances in Ukraine. Source: statement by Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Quote: "The OPCW experts,
Ukraine records more than 6,000 cases of Russia's use of chemical weapons in past two years - MFA
Between February 2023 and February 2025, there have been 6,129 cases of the use by Russian occupation forces of munitions containing hazardous chemicals. The international community must hold Russia accountable for its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Head of UN chemical weapons watchdog meets Syrian leader
The meeting raised hope that Syria would be conclusively rid of chemical weapons after years of delays. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chemical weapons watchdog delegation meets with Syria's new leaders
A delegation from the global chemical weapons watchdog has arrived in Damascus to meet with Syria’s new leaders for the first time since the fall of former President Bashar Assad
Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says Found Banned CS Agent in Ukraine-Supplied Samples
The international chemical weapons watchdog said Friday it had found the banned riot control agent CS in nine samples handed to it by Ukraine from the front line in its war against Russia. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said it had identified the toxic agent in samples from four grenade shells,
Chemical weapons agency chief says Damascus meetings first step towards improved ties
The head of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said on Saturday meetings he had with Syria's new ...
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Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief would undermine efforts against the spread of chemical and biological weapons
It is difficult to see how Tulsi Gabbard can be relied upon to provide the quality of intelligence and national security ...
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Which country used chemical weapons for first time? How many people were killed in the deadly attack?
Chemical weapons in war: Whenever a war erupts in any part of the world, chemical weapons often become a topic of concern for the masses and media organisations across the globe. But the question ...
Chemical weapons agency chief to meet Syrian officials in Damascus on Saturday, sources say
The head of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a global non-proliferation agency, will meet ...
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OPCW Report: Toxic Chemical Allegations in Ukraine
Today, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has transmitted to Ukraine a report on a second Technical Assistance Visit ...