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UK and 40 other OSCE States regret Russia's lack of response to Vienna Mechanism of March 2024 on prison conditions in Russia.
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.
Russian language training and diplomatic staff.
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, Ambassador Holland notes the bravery of Ukrainian women and girls as Russia’s senseless war has devastating impacts on them.
This page brings together the government's announcements of the UK’s sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
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.
Form for UK visa applicants in Russian Federation to give permission for personal details and biometric information to be taken and used
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.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Ukraine is inflicting significant losses on Russia’s airforce, with Ukraine destroying Russian jets 20 times faster than Russia can replace them.
Form for a group leader to collect multiple passports from a UK visa application centre in Russia. Form is in English and in Russian.
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.
A call to action, signed by transport ministers at the International Transport Forum, showing solidarity and support for Ukraine in light of the Russian Federation’s unprovoked, large-scale aggression.
Today’s action brings the world’s two largest metal exchanges into the scope of existing bans.
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