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The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya. ...

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, recalls Russia’s pattern of reassurance without transparency and refusal to engage OSCE risk?reduction me...

UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

The UK has formally opened the British Embassy Office in?Lviv, expanding the UK’s diplomatic presence in Ukraine as the 2 countries deepen their relat...

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Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024....

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AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

Monday, 16 February 2026

Baroness Chapman speech outlining the UK’s commitment to a modern partnership with Africa, priorities on health security, sovereignty and multilateral...

Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death

Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death....

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UK confirms?Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin

UK confirms?Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin

Saturday, 14 February 2026

UK and partners are today?exposing the tragic circumstances surrounding Alexei Navalny's death and have confirmed there was poison found in samples fr...

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The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 13 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

Correcting Russia’s false claims about the OSCE: UK statement to the OSCE

Correcting Russia’s false claims about the OSCE: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Ambassador Holland rejects Russia’s false claims about the OSCE, stressing that it is Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, refusal to engage with OSCE...

Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians violate international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians violate international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, highlights UN and OSCE reports showing Russia’s escalating attacks on civilians across Ukraine, including widespread use...

The UK condemns the escalating military offensives across South Sudan since last March: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK condemns the escalating military offensives across South Sudan since last March: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan....

OSCE Conference on Combating Antisemitism, St. Gallen 2026: UK statement

OSCE Conference on Combating Antisemitism, St. Gallen 2026: UK statement

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

UK expresses deep concern about rising antisemitism across the OSCE region and calls for concrete steps to realise commitments and protect Jewish com...

Core Group Statement for the Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in the Sudan

Core Group Statement for the Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in the Sudan

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Sudan Core Group Statement for the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing confl...

Foreign Secretary responds to Jimmy Lai sentencing

Foreign Secretary responds to Jimmy Lai sentencing

Monday, 09 February 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper responds to the sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong today....

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The Gambia's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

The Gambia's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

Friday, 06 February 2026

UK Statement at The Gambia’s World Trade Organization Trade Policy Review. Delivered by Kumar Iyer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the UK...

UK provides vital humanitarian support as Ukraine suffers through brutal winter

UK provides vital humanitarian support as Ukraine suffers through brutal winter

Friday, 06 February 2026

The UK government has been supporting more than 1 million Ukrainians affected by the energy crisis this winter....

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The meaningful participation of women in UN policing is an operational necessity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The meaningful participation of women in UN policing is an operational necessity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations: ...

Russia could signal a willingness to move from coercion to constructive engagement by ending its strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia could signal a willingness to move from coercion to constructive engagement by ending its strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia’s mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during severe winter temperatures. These actions show R...

UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

Thursday, 05 February 2026

The UK has imposed new sanctions against 6 individuals fuelling Sudan's war, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to the Sudan-Chad border....

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We will continue to disrupt the activities of Daesh’s networks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We will continue to disrupt the activities of Daesh’s networks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Statement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean, at the UN Security Council meeting on counter-...

Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, highlights Russia’s continued and deliberate disinformation in the OSCE. Russia’s failure to honour ev...

Foreign Secretary slams collective global failure to protect Sudan’s women and girls

Foreign Secretary slams collective global failure to protect Sudan’s women and girls

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Foreign Secretary visited Adré on the Sudanese border in Chad and called for urgent global action to secure a ceasefire....

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Ms Corin Robertson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan in succession to Ms Julia Longbottom CMG....

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UPR51: UK Statement on Australia

UPR51: UK Statement on Australia

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Australia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America: Sir Christian Turner KCMG

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America: Sir Christian Turner KCMG

Monday, 02 February 2026

Sir Christian Turner KCMG has taken up the role of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America. ...

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UK announces sanctions against perpetrators of human rights violations in Iran

UK announces sanctions against perpetrators of human rights violations in Iran

Monday, 02 February 2026

UK sanctions 10 individuals and one organisation for their role in recent brutality against Iranian protestors. ...

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Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador   2 February 2026

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador 2 February 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat....

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Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia

Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia

Monday, 02 February 2026

Foreign Secretary sets out how she is strengthening FCDO action to tackle illegal migration on her first visit to Africa in the role. ...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

Sunday, 01 February 2026

Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar...

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