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The UK and others condemn Russia’s widespread and systematic violations of international law in Ukraine.
Minister for Europe, Lord Wood of Anfield, sets out the UK’s priorities as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, focusing on Ukraine, dialogue and managing security risks.
Ambassador Holland highlights evidence that Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, causing severe harm to civilians, infrastructure, trade and food security. The UK says sustained support for Ukraine and pressure on …
UK Senior Military Advisor, Joby Rimmer, condemns Russia’s attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and its intensified campaign against Ukraine, and calls for a just and lasting peace.
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.
UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Arron Newble, Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, marks Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day by praising the courage of Ukrainians defending their sovereignty, identity and culture against Russia’s illegal war, and reaffirm…
The UK government continues to demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband unleashes his first major Russia sanctions package.
Ambassador Holland argued that Russia’s war against Ukraine reflects a long-standing pattern of challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring states. Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia d…
Senior Military Advisor, Col Joby Rimmer, marks the close of the trimester by condemning Russia's continued war against Ukraine, its drone incursions into Romanian airspace and the strike on Latvia's Consulate in Slo…
The UK condemned Russia’s ongoing aerial attacks on Ukraine and cited ODIHR’s latest report which shows evidence of civilian harm, arbitrary detention and efforts to erase Ukrainian identity in the temporarily occupied terri…
The UK and eight other countries marked twelve years since the downing of Flight MH17, stressing their unwavering commitment to truth, justice and accountability, noting international rulings attributing responsibility to Ru…
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Ambassador Holland said Russia alone caused this war through its illegal use of force against Ukraine. NATO and international support for Ukraine are defensive responses to Russian aggression. Russia should stop attacks, acc…
UK Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, Ankur Narayan, rejects Russia’s attempts to portray increased European defence spending and NATO readiness as hostile, and underlines that these are defensive measures taken in re…
UK and EU hit back with first joint cyber sanctions package
The UK condemns Russia’s systematic efforts to compel loyalty from Ukrainian children through militarisation, indoctrination, and coercion
The UK, together with 40 other countries, condemns Russia’s coordinated indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children.
Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, highlighting civilian casualties and damage to humanitarian infrastructure. Russia has rejected opportunities for a ceasefire a…
Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, rejects Russia's attempts to characterise Ukraine's defence of its territory as terrorism, reaffirms that Ukraine's armed forces personnel are lawful combatants entitl…
The UK is sanctioning Russian actors involved in the development of deadly toxins Novichok and Epibatidine, linked to the deaths of Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess.
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