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UK leads call for ICC to investigate Russia’s war crimes

UK leads call for ICC to investigate Russia’s war crimes

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

The UK has galvanised allies to refer atrocities in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court....

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Statement from the UK Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on their use in Ukraine

Statement from the UK Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on their use in Ukraine

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

As President of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the UK made a statement on our grave concerns about reports of their use in the Russian invasion ...

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UK’s £30 million partnership with GSMA helping people in humanitarian crises with mobile and digital assistance

UK’s £30 million partnership with GSMA helping people in humanitarian crises with mobile and digital assistance

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

The UK commits £15.5 million to the GSMA to deliver mobile and digital humanitarian assistance to those most in need....

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UK introduces new sanctions against Russia including ban on ships and fresh financial measures

UK introduces new sanctions against Russia including ban on ships and fresh financial measures

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The UK has introduced new sanctions against Russia, including banning Russian ships from UK ports and additional economic measures....

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UK pledges another £80 million in aid to help Ukraine deal with humanitarian crisis

UK pledges another £80 million in aid to help Ukraine deal with humanitarian crisis

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The UK government has pledged another £80 million in aid after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine....

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UK imposes sanctions on Belarus for its role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

UK imposes sanctions on Belarus for its role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The Foreign Secretary launched a first tranche of sanctions against Belarusian individuals and organisations in response to Belarus' role in Russia’s ...

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United Nations Human Rights Council, 1 March 2022: Foreign Secretary's statement

United Nations Human Rights Council, 1 March 2022: Foreign Secretary's statement

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that council members together must stand up to Russian aggression i...

Reinforcing our support to the Ukrainian people as they face an urgent humanitarian crisis: UK statement to the UN Security Council

Reinforcing our support to the Ukrainian people as they face an urgent humanitarian crisis: UK statement to the UN Security Council

Monday, 28 February 2022

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on Ukraine....

Ensuring the perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks in Syria are held to account

Ensuring the perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks in Syria are held to account

Monday, 28 February 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East/Syria...

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement on behalf of the mainstreaming panel contact group

UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement on behalf of the mainstreaming panel contact group

Monday, 28 February 2022

Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement on behalf of the mainstreaming panel contact group...

If we do not stand up now, then every nation is at risk: UK statement to the General Assembly on Ukraine

If we do not stand up now, then every nation is at risk: UK statement to the General Assembly on Ukraine

Monday, 28 February 2022

Statement by UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the General Assembly emergency special session on Ukraine...

Conclusion of Constitutional Referendum in Belarus: Minister Cleverly's statement

Conclusion of Constitutional Referendum in Belarus: Minister Cleverly's statement

Monday, 28 February 2022

James Cleverly, UK Minister for Europe and North America, gave a statement following the Constitutional Referendum in Belarus....

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Conference on Disarmament High Level Week: UK statement

Conference on Disarmament High Level Week: UK statement

Monday, 28 February 2022

As part of his visit to Geneva, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon delivered the UK's statement during the Conference on Disarmament's High Level Week. Lord Ahma...

World Trade Organization General Council, February 2022: UK statements

World Trade Organization General Council, February 2022: UK statements

Sunday, 27 February 2022

The UK spoke during a number of agenda items at the WTO General Council 23-24 February 2022. ...

Security Council votes to covene an emergency special session of the General Assembly

Security Council votes to covene an emergency special session of the General Assembly

Sunday, 27 February 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward after the Security Council adoption of a resolution on Ukraine....

Special OSCE meeting on Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 27 February 2022

Special OSCE meeting on Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 27 February 2022

Sunday, 27 February 2022

UK Ambassador Neil Bush says at a special OSCE meeting that Russia's leaders have - without need or provocation – launched the largest European war si...

UK Government sanctions Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov

UK Government sanctions Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov

Friday, 25 February 2022

President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov will have an assets freeze as part of the UK’s punitive sanctions to degrade Russia’s economy and military...

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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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