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FCDO travel advice for Russia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Russia.
The move is part of a major package of measures to tighten defences against alleged malign activity by Russia across the UK and Europe.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in Russia
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
As Ambassador Holland marks 10 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, Russia's repressive measures in Crimea have become a blueprint for its actions in the temporarily Russian controlled territories.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s human wave attacks are a grotesque approach that demonstrates the depths to which Putin will go to prop up Russian elite.
Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s casualty figures stand at over 300,000, leading to desertion and record numbers of Russians seeking asylum.
Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russia holding its presidential elections on the sovereign territory of Ukraine.
The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Information for British citizens living in Russia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Ambassador Holland calls on Russia to release members of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission who have been unlawfully detained in Ukraine for more than two years.
Two years on, the international community’s support of the principles of democracy and freedom, and the Ukrainian people's bravery and resilience, remain steadfast.
UK, US and Canada regret Russia's lack of response to the Vienna Mechanism of March 2024 on prison conditions and call for immediate humanitarian release of Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Today’s action brings the world’s two largest metal exchanges into the scope of existing bans.
UK and 38 other participating States call for release of political prisoners and a full investigation into Alexei Navalny's death.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Ambassador Neil Holland underlines steadfast international support for Ukraine and calls out Russia’s blatant violation of international law and futile attempts to distort reality.
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Cyprus for its calm chairing of the Forum for Security Cooperation, despite Russia's attempts to distract from its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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