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Ambassador Holland highlights the intensification of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure in 2025, despite ongoing peace negotiations. He reiterates the UK’s grave concern and calls for Russia to respec…
Ambassador Holland addresses the OSCE Ministerial Council to underline the UK's support for Ukraine, Euro-Atlantic Security, and the Helsinki Spirit of co-operation.
UK and others condemn Russia’s systematic strikes against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and urge Russia to cease its attacks and engage seriously in genuine negotiations.
UK announces sanctions against the GRU as Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report finds Putin personally ordered their activity in Salisbury in 2018.
UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer welcomes progress at Geneva talks between the US and Ukraine, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and a just peace. Ignoring a diplomatic solution, Russia escalates attacks, …
Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms commitment to the Helsinki Final Act as the cornerstone of European security. UK condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and calls for full respect of sovereignty, territorial inte…
Ambassador Holland welcomes the meaningful progress between the US and Ukraine on delivering a just and lasting peace. Ukraine has consistently demonstrated its commitment to peace, while Russia continues to bombard Ukraini…
Delivered at the November 2025 IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna.
On the 92nd anniversary of the Holodomor, Deputy Ambassador James Ford remembers those who lost their lives and pays tribute to those who continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the truth is recognised. Russia’s ongoing …
Ambassador Holland highlights how Russia’s domestic repression underpins its war of aggression against Ukraine, including a crackdown on dissent, the detention of political prisoners and pressure on civil society.
The Foreign Secretary welcomes Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha to London for next steps on the 100 Year Partnership.
Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan highlights that Russia’s claims of inevitable victory in Ukraine are undermined by minimal territorial gains, unsustainable casualties, and severe economic strain. The UK and its pa…
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s recurrent strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, highlighting severe humanitarian impacts and nuclear safety risks. Russia’s proposals for a settlement would last only until Moscow d…
The UK and other members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists call on Russia, Belarus and Georgia to comply with their international obligations and commitments on safety of journalists.
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s repeated, baseless use of offensive and historically loaded language in OSCE discussions, highlighting the disrespect shown to victims of Nazi repression and the risk of trivialising genu…
UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer counters the false narrative that Russia ‘never targets civilians’ in Ukraine. Verified evidence suggests unacceptable targeting of civilians and infrastructure. The UK calls for acco…
Ambassador Holland thanks the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities for his work to promote the rights of people belonging to national minorities and urges continued prioritisation of support for Ukraine against Russ…
Ambassador Holland refutes claims that the UK seeks to prolong the war in Ukraine, emphasising the UK’s commitment to a just and lasting peace. Russia alone is responsible for continuing its war.
UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, condemns Russia’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Russia’s nuclear rhetoric undermines global stability, and the UK calls for renewed transparency and dialogue to pr…
Writing in The Times, the Foreign Secretary outlines why now is the time for fresh economic pressure to deprive the Kremlin of war revenues and push Putin to the negotiating table.
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