tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications in Russia 2025-07-18T15:53:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-tightens-oil-price-cap-in-blow-to-putins-war-machine 2025-07-18T15:53:01+01:00 UK tightens Oil Price Cap in blow to Putin's war machine The UK and EU will lower the crude Oil Price Cap. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sanctions-russian-spies-at-the-heart-of-putins-malicious-regime 2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00 UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin’s malicious regime The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/odihrs-latest-report-adds-to-the-mountain-of-evidence-detailing-serious-concerns-with-russias-actions-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-07-17T10:27:01+01:00 ODIHR’s latest report adds to the mountain of evidence detailing serious concerns with Russia’s actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's appalling actions in Ukraine - including civilians deaths, CRSV and widespread use of torture - as detailed in ODIHR’s seventh interim report on reported violations of international h… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-reaffirms-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-and-welcomes-vital-us-contribution-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-07-16T00:00:00+01:00 UK reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine and welcomes vital US contribution: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says the UK, alongside the US and international partners, remains committed to providing the economic, diplomatic, and military tools Ukraine needs to defend itself. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-shameful-record-breaking-attacks-on-ukrainian-civilians-and-use-of-chemical-weapons-on-the-front-line-in-ukraine-are-a-disgrace-uk-statement 2025-07-10T14:23:43+01:00 Russia’s shameful record-breaking attacks on Ukrainian civilians and use of chemical weapons on the front line in Ukraine are a disgrace: UK statement to the OSCE Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's latest aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities, which have killed civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure, and highlights the UK’s recent sanctions package in response to Russia’… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-illegal-war-in-ukraine-continues-to-have-a-devastating-impact-on-children-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-07-09T11:41:07+01:00 Russia's illegal war in Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on children: UK statement to the OSCE Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns the grave violations Russian armed forces and authorities have committed against children in Ukraine, including through attacks on schools and hospitals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-59-uk-statement-on-the-oral-presentation-of-the-high-commissioner-on-ukraine-and-interim-report-of-the-secretary-general-on-c 2025-07-04T09:21:39+01:00 UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Oral Presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and Interim Report of the Secretary General on Crimea UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and Interim Report of the Secretary General on Human Rights on Crimea. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador,… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/huge-aerial-attacks-on-civilians-and-inflammatory-remarks-show-us-moscow-is-not-serious-about-peace-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-07-03T10:46:40+01:00 Huge aerial attacks on civilians and inflammatory remarks show us Moscow is not serious about peace: UK statement to the OSCE UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, condemns Russia's intensification of attacks against civilians in Ukraine, including its largest aerial assault of the war. This and inflammatory comments that run coun… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ukraine-must-stay-at-the-forefront-of-the-international-agenda-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-07-02T18:28:13+01:00 Ukraine must stay at the forefront of the international agenda: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says amid global crises, including war in Iran, the UK urges continued focus on Ukraine. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-59-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-with-the-special-rapporteur-on-belarus 2025-06-27T07:59:12+01:00 UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/our-support-to-ukraine-remains-unwavering-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-25T16:45:27+01:00 Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering: UK statement to the OSCE Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference, Head of Security Policy Department, Jason Rheinberg, outlines why the UK remains committed to the OSCE and its principles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nb8-joint-statement-on-the-shadow-fleet 2025-06-20T15:26:24+01:00 NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet Statement from the Nordic-Baltic 8++ on joint action to further counter Russia's shadow fleet. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-cost-of-inaction-in-ukraine-is-much-greater-than-the-cost-of-support-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-19T13:36:08+01:00 The cost of inaction in Ukraine is much greater than the cost of support: UK statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that our support to Ukraine is not charity - it is a strategic investment in European security. We will continue to stand with Ukraine - today, tomorrow, and for as long as it ta… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/100-days-since-ukraine-offered-a-full-unconditional-ceasefire-russia-continues-to-choose-war-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-19T11:06:59+01:00 100 days since Ukraine offered a full, unconditional ceasefire, Russia continues to choose war: UK statement to the OSCE Acting Ambassador, Deirdre Brown condemns Russia's continued refusal to accept the full, unconditional ceasefire proposed by Ukraine 100 days ago. Innocent civilians continue to suffer from Russia's choice to pursue… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/nuclear-safety-security-and-safeguards-in-ukraine-uk-national-statement-to-the-iaea-board-june-2025 2025-06-12T13:16:17+01:00 Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025 UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-applauds-ukraines-heroic-resistance-and-demands-russia-end-its-illegal-war-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-12T12:12:24+01:00 UK applauds Ukraine’s heroic resistance and demands Russia end its illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, reiterates the UK's call for Russia to cease its unlawful aggression against Ukraine and reaffirms Ukraine’s right to self-defence under international law. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-victimhood-narrative-is-inconsistent-with-the-facts-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-12T10:41:34+01:00 Russia's victimhood narrative is inconsistent with the facts: UK statement to the OSCE Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's victimhood narrative, which is inconsistent with the facts. The UK stands firmly and unapologetically with Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-osce-high-commissioner-on-national-minorities-june-2025-uk-and-canada-joint-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-05T13:24:56+01:00 Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, June 2025: UK and Canada joint statement to the OSCE UK and Canada thank the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities for his active start in the role and urge continued prioritisation of support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russia-continues-to-frustrate-peace-efforts-while-trying-to-convince-the-world-it-is-taking-them-seriously-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-05T13:13:50+01:00 Russia continues to frustrate peace efforts while trying to convince the world it is taking them seriously: UK statement to the OSCE Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's latest tactics to frustrate efforts to end its war in Ukraine while trying to convince the world it is serious about peace. He confirms that the Kremlin's delay tactics will onl… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ukraines-security-is-our-security-only-a-just-peace-can-secure-ukraines-future-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-05T06:48:26+01:00 Ukraine’s Security is our Security. Only a Just Peace Can Secure Ukraine’s Future: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that a sustained ceasefire is the quickest route to stop the killing. The UK supports ending the war in Ukraine through a just peace, while Russia obstructs progress.