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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 Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
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.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in Russia
Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Information for British citizens living in Russia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
This page brings together the government's announcements of the UK’s sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Guidance on imports from Russia and Belarus requiring additional duties and terms of exemption.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Russia for healthcare practitioners.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says that Russia abandons the position of a responsible global power by breaking sanctions it previously supported, turning to Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for military support.
Information on legal and detention systems, in Russia, for British nationals abroad.
Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russia holding its presidential elections on the sovereign territory of Ukraine.
UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says Moscow’s reprehensible actions in Ukraine corrupt the memory of past sacrifices and Russia’s once-proud global reputation.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, has succeeded in uniting democratic nations in defence of the principles of the United Nations Charter.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will warn against complacency in defending our values and standing up to autocratic regimes, as he meets G7 leaders in Hiroshima.
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.
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