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Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary: Bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary: Bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine

Friday, 14 February 2025

The Foreign and Defence Secretaries have written a joint Op-Ed in the Daily Telegraph on how to reach a strong and durable peace in Ukraine....

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The UK strongly condemns tragic death of World Food Programme staff member in Houthi detention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly condemns tragic death of World Food Programme staff member in Houthi detention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

Ukraine’s resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine’s resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 February 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says nobody desires peace more than Ukraine, yet peace must be just and sustainable. It is our responsibility...

Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Ambassador Holland recalls Russia's deceit at the OSCE in the weeks leading up to their full-scale invasion of Ukraine and reiterates that UK will sup...

Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission

Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Joint Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission....

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The UN must play a vital role in stabilising and rebuilding Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UN must play a vital role in stabilising and rebuilding Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network

New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

A key Russian cybercrime syndicate responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world has been targeted by new UK sanctions. ...

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The UK remains committed to achieving justice for survivors of Daesh crimes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to achieving justice for survivors of Daesh crimes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 10 February 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by ter...

The UK launches flagship SPIRIT programme to drive social recovery in Ukraine

The UK launches flagship SPIRIT programme to drive social recovery in Ukraine

Friday, 07 February 2025

In collaboration with Government of Ukraine, UNICEF and the World Bank, £25m of UK funding will support an inclusive and sustainable social recovery i...

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Towards a Common Future: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All, Minister Dodds' remarks

Towards a Common Future: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All, Minister Dodds' remarks

Friday, 07 February 2025

Minister Dodds gave opening remarks at a reception to reaffirm the importance of gender equality and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and ...

Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 07 February 2025

UK and others regret cancellation of OSCE election observation and call on Tajikistan to engage constructively with ODIHR....

UN HRC Special Session: Democratic Republic of the Congo

UN HRC Special Session: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Friday, 07 February 2025

UK Statement for the UN Human Rights Council Special Session on the situation in the DRC. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO an...

UK to drive international cooperation on irregular migration as host of Western Balkans Summit

UK to drive international cooperation on irregular migration as host of Western Balkans Summit

Friday, 07 February 2025

The UK will host Western Balkans leaders for the Berlin Process Summit in Autumn 2025....

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OSCE Co operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2025

OSCE Co operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2025

Thursday, 06 February 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks Minister Bettel for outlining Luxembourg’s priorities at the Council of Europe, and for the close collaboration with the OSC...

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador

Thursday, 06 February 2025

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

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Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE

Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 February 2025

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns the Russian state’s reported systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war....

The UK calls on the transitional South Sudan government to ensure credible elections in 2026: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on the transitional South Sudan government to ensure credible elections in 2026: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

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

InnovateUkraine opens second round of investment for clean energy projects

InnovateUkraine opens second round of investment for clean energy projects

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Additional £17m will foster UK-Ukraine collaboration in the clean energy field....

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Ukraine has every right to determine its own future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine has every right to determine its own future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

UK Military Advisor, Joby Rimmer, says Russia’s war of aggression has achieved little except the catastrophic loss of life, the loss of Russia’s milit...

New UK support for Ukraine drives forward 100 Year Partnership

New UK support for Ukraine drives forward 100 Year Partnership

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

The UK will boost Ukrainian grain supplies to Syria as the Foreign Secretary drives forward the 100 Year Partnership on visit to Kyiv....

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European Union and UK hold second Counter Terrorism Dialogue in London

European Union and UK hold second Counter Terrorism Dialogue in London

Tuesday, 04 February 2025

The second EU-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in London on 4 February 2025, strengthening the UK and EU’s strategic cooperation on counter-te...

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New UK Permanent Representative to NATO appointed

New UK Permanent Representative to NATO appointed

Tuesday, 04 February 2025

Angus Lapsley CMG has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to NATO in succession to Sir David Quarrey KCMG. He will take up his appointment in A...

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New partnerships for growth: FCDO Minister's speech at the LSE

New partnerships for growth: FCDO Minister's speech at the LSE

Monday, 03 February 2025

FCDO Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds gave a keynote speech to the UK financial sector at the London Stock Exchange today on partnerships for ...

New partnerships with financial sector to unlock growth in UK and overseas

New partnerships with financial sector to unlock growth in UK and overseas

Monday, 03 February 2025

UK Minister for Development announces funding and partnerships to deliver Sustainable Development Goals and domestic growth, in speech at London Stock...

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Escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Sunday, 02 February 2025

G7 foreign ministers gave a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capture of Minova...

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UK announces additional humanitarian funding for Myanmar

UK announces additional humanitarian funding for Myanmar

Saturday, 01 February 2025

Four years on from the military coup, additional UK humanitarian funding delivers healthcare to 1 million people in Myanmar....

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Situation in Eastern DRC: UK statement

Situation in Eastern DRC: UK statement

Friday, 31 January 2025

The UK has issued a statement following the occupation of Goma in Eastern DRC by M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF)....

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2025 Presidential Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE

2025 Presidential Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 31 January 2025

The UK and other members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus deliver a joint statement on elections in Belarus and the deterioratin...

E3 Foreign Ministers' statement on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

E3 Foreign Ministers' statement on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

Friday, 31 January 2025

Statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, France and Germany on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency...

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UK partnership with Tunisia to target root causes of irregular migration

UK partnership with Tunisia to target root causes of irregular migration

Friday, 31 January 2025

Foreign Secretary announces new funding for programmes in Tunisia to smash the gangs and secure UK borders. ...

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