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Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 29th April 2026
The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.
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Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Holland says Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace, highlighting thousands of ceasefire violations and...
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UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters
The British military has exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters, forcing the vessels to retreat back to Russia.
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Joint Statement from the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force: 26 March 2026
Leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), met today in Helsinki to reaffirm their commitment to European security and stability, their strengthened...
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The UK will not cease in our support for Ukraine and its people: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
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