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Russia is isolated: UK statement at Security Council vote on Ukraine

Russia is isolated: UK statement at Security Council vote on Ukraine

Friday, 25 February 2022

Explanation of vote by UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine ...

Daily struggles of the Syrian people should serve as a dire warning to the international community

Daily struggles of the Syrian people should serve as a dire warning to the international community

Friday, 25 February 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East...

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summons Belarusian ambassador

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summons Belarusian ambassador

Friday, 25 February 2022

The FCDO summoned Maxim Yermalovich to protest Belarus’ assistance to Russia with its military invasion of Ukraine....

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OSCE meeting on Russia's military operation against Ukraine: UK Foreign Secretary's statement

OSCE meeting on Russia's military operation against Ukraine: UK Foreign Secretary's statement

Friday, 25 February 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss condemned Russia's unprovoked and premeditated attack on 24 February 2022 against Ukraine, a sovereign, democratic Europea...

Foreign Secretary imposes UK’s most punishing sanctions to inflict maximum and lasting pain on Russia

Foreign Secretary imposes UK’s most punishing sanctions to inflict maximum and lasting pain on Russia

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss outlined in full the punishing new sanctions that will devastate Russia’s economy and target Vladimir Putin’s inner circle...

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Calling on Iraqi political actors to intensify efforts towards the peaceful formation of a government

Calling on Iraqi political actors to intensify efforts towards the peaceful formation of a government

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Iraq...

Foreign Secretary summons Russian ambassador, 24 February 2022

Foreign Secretary summons Russian ambassador, 24 February 2022

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, following Russia’s attack on Ukraine....

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Russia's assault on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement, 24 February 2022

Russia's assault on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement, 24 February 2022

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Following Russia’s announcement that it would conduct a military campaign in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has issued a statement....

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UK pledges £160 million to boost global vaccine development

UK pledges £160 million to boost global vaccine development

Thursday, 24 February 2022

New funding for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will speed up vaccine development....

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The world is calling for peace but Russia is not listening: UK statement to the UN Security Council

The world is calling for peace but Russia is not listening: UK statement to the UN Security Council

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

Crucial that all parties avoid exacerbating tensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Crucial that all parties avoid exacerbating tensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the...

UK's support for Ukraine: Lord Ahmad statement to the UN General Assembly

UK's support for Ukraine: Lord Ahmad statement to the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the General Assembly debate on Ukraine ...

UK sets out new multi million dollar economic package of support for Ukraine

UK sets out new multi million dollar economic package of support for Ukraine

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

The UK government has announced a new economic package that is designed to support Ukraine’s continued stability....

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Cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait is a historical achievement for multilateralism

Cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait is a historical achievement for multilateralism

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council Meeting on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait...

Continued violence in the Central African Republic undermines the chance for inclusive political dialogue

Continued violence in the Central African Republic undermines the chance for inclusive political dialogue

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Central African Republic...

Reinforced OSCE meeting on the situation in and around Ukraine: UK statement, 22 February 2022

Reinforced OSCE meeting on the situation in and around Ukraine: UK statement, 22 February 2022

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

UK Minister James Cleverly condemns President Putin’s decision to recognise so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, and calls out Russia for...

UK hits Russian oligarchs and banks with targeted sanctions: Foreign Secretary's statement

UK hits Russian oligarchs and banks with targeted sanctions: Foreign Secretary's statement

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has designated the initial tranche of sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s further violation of Ukraine’s sovereign...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summons Russian Ambassador Andrey Kelin

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summons Russian Ambassador Andrey Kelin

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The UK has summoned the Russian Ambassador following its recognition of 2 so-called 'people's republics', and the movement of military forces into Ukr...

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UK provides emergency support to Madagascar after Cyclone Batsirai

UK provides emergency support to Madagascar after Cyclone Batsirai

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford has announced £500,000 of UK aid for Madagascar following the devastating impacts of Cyclone Batsirai....

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Russia has brought us to the brink, we urge Russia to step back: UK statement to the United Nations Security Council

Russia has brought us to the brink, we urge Russia to step back: UK statement to the United Nations Security Council

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the emergency Security Council meeting o...

UK boosts access to finance for women owned businesses and clean energy projects in Nigeria

UK boosts access to finance for women owned businesses and clean energy projects in Nigeria

Monday, 21 February 2022

UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford announces new British support for female entrepreneurs, SMEs and renewable energy projects across Nigeria....

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Joint statement on the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: 21 February 2022

Joint statement on the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: 21 February 2022

Monday, 21 February 2022

The UK Foreign Secretary and European Commission Vice-President gave a joint UK-EU statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee 21 February m...

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Special OSCE meeting on the situation in and around Ukraine: UK statement

Special OSCE meeting on the situation in and around Ukraine: UK statement

Monday, 21 February 2022

On behalf of the UK, Ambassador Neil Bush shares Ukraine’s significant concerns about the current situation and calls on Russia to comply with OSCE co...

British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson's speech to Dhaka Reporters’ Unity

British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson's speech to Dhaka Reporters’ Unity

Sunday, 20 February 2022

The High Commissioner addressed the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) on 13 February 2022 and outlined the UK’s vision for Brit Bangla ties, reflecting the...

Russia's military build up around Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, 19 February 2022

Russia's military build up around Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, 19 February 2022

Saturday, 19 February 2022

G7 foreign ministers remain gravely concerned about Russia’s threatening military build-up around Ukraine....

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Russia's failure to turn up to OSCE military build up meeting for the second time: Foreign Secretary's statement

Russia's failure to turn up to OSCE military build up meeting for the second time: Foreign Secretary's statement

Friday, 18 February 2022

Liz Truss gave a statement on Russia’s failure for the second time to send a representative to an OSCE meeting about its military build-up on the Ukra...

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Haiti’s challenges require unified support for Haitian led solutions

Haiti’s challenges require unified support for Haitian led solutions

Friday, 18 February 2022

Statement by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Haiti...

Duma requests Putin recognises Donetsk and Luhansk as independent: Foreign Secretary's statement

Duma requests Putin recognises Donetsk and Luhansk as independent: Foreign Secretary's statement

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has criticised the Duma's request that Vladimir Putin recognises the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independe...

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Foreign Secretary's keynote speech in Ukraine, 17 February 2022

Foreign Secretary's keynote speech in Ukraine, 17 February 2022

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Liz Truss spoke at Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv on how nations can work together to make sure that Ukraine, and all of us, are safer ...

We urge Russia to match its words with actions: Minister Cleverly's statement at the UN Security Council

We urge Russia to match its words with actions: Minister Cleverly's statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 17 February 2022

James Cleverly, Minister for Europe and North America, gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the crisis at Ukraine's bor...

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