February 2022 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

UK support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion: Foreign Secretary's statement 28 February 2022 UK FCDO 28 Feb 2022 -- Liz Truss gave a statement to the House of Commons on what the UK government is doing to support Ukraine in the face of Russia's barbaric invasion.
If we do not stand up now, then every nation is at risk: UK statement to the General Assembly on Ukraine UK FCDO 28 Feb 2022 -- Statement by UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the General Assembly emergency special session on Ukraine
Reinforcing our support to the Ukrainian people as they face an urgent humanitarian crisis UK FCDO 28 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
Ensuring the perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks in Syria are held to account UK FCDO 28 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East/Syria
Belarus: Statement following conclusion of Constitutional Referendum in Belarus UK FCDO 28 Feb 2022 -- Statement from James Cleverly, Minister for Europe and North America, following the Constitutional Referendum in Belarus.
UK Treasury Imposes Sanctions Against Central Bank of Russia Sputnik 28 Feb 2022 -- Earlier, the UK announced sanctions measures aimed at "imposing severe consequences on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian economy" over Moscow's special operation in Donbass to defend the Donetsk and Lugansk People's republics (DPR and LPR).
UK targets Russian central bank with new sanctions Press TV 28 Feb 2022 -- The United Kingdom has taken further measures against Russia, cutting off Moscow's major financial institutions from Western financial markets in response to Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
PM announces further humanitarian aid to Ukraine Gov.UK 27 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces £40 million of further humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
The Secretary's Call with Greek Foreign Minister Dendias US Dept. of State 27 Feb 2022
Special OSCE meeting on Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 27 February 2022 UK FCDO 27 Feb 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush says at a special OSCE meeting that Russia's leaders have - without need or provocation - launched the largest European war since 1945.
Siege of Kiev main aim of Russia's offensive: Ukrainian Armed Forces People's Daily 27 Feb 2022 -- The siege of Kiev is the primary purpose of Russia's offensive against Ukraine, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said Saturday on Facebook.
Russia hits more Ukraine targets, more countries urge evacuation of nationals People's Daily 27 Feb 2022 -- The Russian Armed Forces have struck Ukrainian military objects with air- and sea-based cruise missiles, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Saturday.
Moscow ready to cooperate with "all constructive forces" on settlement in Ukraine: Lavrov People's Daily 27 Feb 2022 -- Moscow is preparing for negotiations with "all constructive forces" on a settlement in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday in a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Russia, Ukraine express willingness to negotiate amid int'l appeal for peace People's Daily 27 Feb 2022 -- As military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine continue to intensify, both sides have expressed willingness to talk with each other to solve the crisis through dialogue.
US, EU, Britain Expel Russia from SWIFT Banking System VOA 26 Feb 2022 -- The U.S. and allies on Saturday attempted to slam the brakes on Russia's economy and banking systems by expelling selected Russian banks from the global bank-to-bank payment system known as SWIFT, the next step in a series of increasing sanctions punishing President Vladimir Putin for his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
U.S., EU, U.K. Lead Agreement To Block Russia's Access To SWIFT Banking Network RFE/RL 26 Feb 2022 -- WASHINGTON -- A group of Western nations led by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed to block access for "selected" Russian banks to the SWIFT financial system and impose "restrictive" measures against Russia's central bank to punish the Kremlin for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine earlier this week.
UK forces arrive to reinforce NATO's eastern flank UK MOD 26 Feb 2022 -- UK sea, land and air forces have arrived to reinforce NATO in the East in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is isolated: UK statement at Security Council vote on Ukraine UK FCDO 25 Feb 2022 -- Explanation of vote by UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine
OSCE meeting on Russia's military operation against Ukraine: UK Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 25 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss condemned Russia's unprovoked and premeditated attack on 24 February 2022 against Ukraine, a sovereign, democratic European country.
Britain will lead by example in standing up to Vladimir Putin: article by Liz Truss UK FCDO 25 Feb 2022 -- Writing in The Telegraph, the Foreign Secretary outlines how our unprecedented package of sanctions will leave no corner of his regime unscathed.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom Prime Minister of Canada 25 Feb 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom about Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine's sovereign territory.
US, EU, Britain Announce Sanctions Against Russian President VOA 25 Feb 2022 -- The United States announced Friday that it would freeze the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, following similar steps taken by the European Union and Britain, as nations around the world sought to tighten sanctions against Russia's government over its invasion of Ukraine.
Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss US Dept. of State 25 Feb 2022
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with UK Minister for Europe and North America Cleverly US Dept. of State 25 Feb 2022
Britain to Allow More Hong Kongers to Settle Under Lifeboat Plan VOA 25 Feb 2022 -- The British government has decided to expand a program allowing some Hong Kong residents to settle in the U.K., providing a potential lifeboat for thousands of young people seeking to escape increasingly repressive Chinese rule in the former British colony.
Statement from the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Gov.UK 25 Feb 2022 -- A joint statement from the leaders of the nations involved in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 25 February 2022 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning.
PM call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: 25 February 2022 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this evening.
PM call with NATO leaders: 25 February 2022 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2022 -- The Prime Minister addressed a NATO leaders meeting this afternoon, to update allies on the UK's next steps following the appalling bombardment of Ukraine.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 24 February 2022 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the early hours of this morning.
PM statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine: 24 February 2022 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine.
PM call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: 24 February 2022 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's assault on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement, 24 February 2022 UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Following Russia's announcement that it would conduct a military campaign in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has issued a statement.
Foreign Secretary summons Russian ambassador, 24 February 2022 UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, following Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary imposes UK's most punishing sanctions to inflict maximum and lasting pain on Russia UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss outlined in full the punishing new sanctions that will devastate Russia's economy and target Vladimir Putin's inner circle.
Prime Minister's address to the nation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: 24 February 2022 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2022 -- PM Boris Johnson gave an address to the nation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
Britain Unveils Sanctions Package Banning Aeroflot, Imposing Asset Freezes On Banks, Oligarchs RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Britain has announced that it will freeze the assets of five Russian banking and arms-manufacturing tycoons and ban the Russian airline Aeroflot from landing in Britain as part of a new package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
UK Publishes New Russia Sanctions Sputnik 24 Feb 2022 -- Earlier, European nations and the US vowed to impose on Russia a new round of "severe" sanctions over the launch of a special operation in Ukraine, which they labelled an "invasion".
Business roundtable on Russian sanctions: 23 February 2022 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended a roundtable at Downing Street to discuss limiting Russian access to UK financial services.
Calling on Iraqi political actors to intensify efforts towards the peaceful formation of a government UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Iraq
The world is calling for peace but Russia is not listening: UK statement to the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Call with United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak US Treasury 23 Feb 2022
Crucial that all parties avoid exacerbating tensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories UK FCDO 23 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Britain Set To Provide Ukraine With Additional Weaponry, Loan Guarantees RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- Britain says it is ready to provide Ukraine with additional military support, including lethal defensive weapons, and major loan guarantees to help Kyiv "weather the storm of Russian aggression."
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022
UK's support for Ukraine: Lord Ahmad statement to the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 23 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the General Assembly debate on Ukraine
Nothing is off the table in our response to Putin's aggression towards Ukraine: article by Liz Truss UK FCDO 23 Feb 2022 -- In The Times, the Foreign Secretary writes that the UK is standing with Ukraine in defence of its right to decide its future.
UK sets out new multi-million dollar economic package of support for Ukraine UK FCDO 23 Feb 2022 -- The UK government has announced a new economic package that is designed to support Ukraine's continued stability.
Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022
UK to stop Russia selling sovereign debt in London: Truss Press TV 23 Feb 2022 -- The United Kingdom will stop Russia selling sovereign debt in London in response to its deployment of troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says.
Release of the Combined Space Operations Vision 2031 statement Australia DOD 23 Feb 2022 -- Senior Defence officials from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, have come together to release the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Vision 2031 statement.
PM call with President Macron: 22 February 2022 Gov.UK 22 Feb 2022 -- The Prime Minister spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron this afternoon about the chilling developments in Ukraine last night.
Britain Slaps Sanctions on Five Russian Banks, Three Individuals Sputnik 22 Feb 2022 -- The imposition of sanctions comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that Moscow has recognised the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.
Reinforced OSCE meeting on the situation in and around Ukraine: UK statement, 22 February 2022 UK FCDO 22 Feb 2022 -- UK Minister James Cleverly condemns President Putin's decision to recognise so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, and calls out Russia for undermining the Minsk process.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summons Russian Ambassador Andrey Kelin UK FCDO 22 Feb 2022 -- The UK has summoned the Russian Ambassador following its recognition of 2 so-called 'people's republics', and the movement of military forces into Ukraine.
PM statement on the situation in Ukraine: 22 February 2022 Gov.UK 22 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement in the House of Commons on the situation in Ukraine.
Joint statement by Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force UK MOD 22 Feb 2022 -- Meeting in the UK, Defence Ministers from the ten Joint Expeditionary Force nations have issued a joint statement on the situation in Ukraine.
UK hits Russian oligarchs and banks with targeted sanctions: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 22 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has designated the initial tranche of sanctions on Russia in response to Russia's further violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Call with U.K. Ministry of Defence Director General, Security Policy, Dominic Wilson DoD 22 Feb 2022
UK and partners publish vision for responsible space operations UK MOD 22 Feb 2022 -- As part of the Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO), the UK has published a vision affirming a commitment to lead as responsible actors in space.
DoD and Partners Release Combined Space Operations Vision 2031 DoD 22 Feb 2022 -- The United States joins Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom in the joint release of the "Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Vision 2031" today.
British PM announces end of COVID-19 restrictions despite criticism People's Daily 22 Feb 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday the end of all domestic COVID-19 restrictions in England in a process starting later this week.
Russia has brought us to the brink. We urge Russia to step back. UK FCDO 22 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine
The Defence Equipment Plan 2021 - 2031 UK MOD 21 Feb 2022 -- "The Department has an equipment plan which balances cost and budget. Over the ten years from 21/22 we plan to spend £238 billion on equipment procurement and support, an increase of £48 billion from last year's report. At April 2021, we assessed the equipment plan to have £4.3 billion of headroom over ten-years, compared to a shortfall of £7.3 billion in the previous report."
UK PM Johnson Announces Removal of All Remaining COVID Restrictions Sputnik 21 Feb 2022 -- Last week, the prime minister admitted that the COVID-19 infection won't "suddenly disappear," adding that it is necessary to "learn to live with this virus".
Britain's PM Dropping all Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions VOA 21 Feb 2022 -- As expected, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday the end of all domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of November 24, even self-isolation for those testing positive for the infection.
Joint statement on the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: 21 February 2022 UK FCDO 21 Feb 2022 -- The UK Foreign Secretary and European Commission Vice-President gave a joint UK-EU statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee 21 February meeting.
Putin Ready for Diplomatic Solution to Ukraine Crisis, Johnson Tells Macron - Downing Street Sputnik 20 Feb 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has discussed the situation in Ukraine with French President Emmanuel Macron, with Johnson telling his French counterpart that Russian President Vladimir Putin's "commitments" suggest openness for dialogue, Downing Street says.
West Could Cut Off Russian Companies' Access To U.S. Dollar, British PM Says RFE/RL 20 Feb 2022 -- The United States and Britain would seek to cut off Russian companies' access to U.S. dollars and British pounds if Russia attacks Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on February 20.
PM speech at the Munich Security Conference: 19 February 2022 UK MOD 19 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech at the Munich Security Conference 2022.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia and Ukraine US Dept. of State 19 Feb 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Secretary Blinken's Trilateral Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Payne and UK Foreign Secretary Truss on AUKUS US Dept. of State 19 Feb 2022
UK assess Russian involvement in cyber attacks on Ukraine UK FCDO 18 Feb 2022 -- LizTechnical information analysis shows the GRU was almost certainly involved in disruptive DDoS attacks
U.S., U.K. Say Russian Government Responsible For Cyberattack On Ukraine RFE/RL 18 Feb 2022 -- The United States and Great Britain have accused Russia of being behind the February 15 cyberattacks on Ukraine's Defense Ministry and banking system.
Foreign Secretary statement on Russia's failure to turn up to OSCE military build-up meeting for the second time UK FCDO 18 Feb 2022 -- Liz Truss gave a statement on Russia's failure to send a representative to an OSCE meeting about its military build-up on the border with Ukraine - for the second time.
We urge Russia to match its words with actions: Minister Cleverly's statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Feb 2022 -- James Cleverly, Minister for Europe and North America, gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the crisis at Ukraine's border.
United Kingdom, Poland and Ukraine foreign ministers' joint statement, February 2022 UK FCDO 17 Feb 2022 -- The UK Foreign Secretary, Polish Foreign Affairs Minister and Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister gave a statement on joint work to build resilience in Ukraine.
OSCE reports on conflict in eastern Ukraine: UK response UK FCDO 17 Feb 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush responds to OSCE reports by Ambassadors Çevik and Kinnunen on Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary's keynote speech in Ukraine, 17 February 2022 UK FCDO 17 Feb 2022 -- Liz Truss spoke at Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv on how nations can work together to make sure that Ukraine, and all of us, are safer in the years to come.
Russia must pull back, or there will be trouble in the pipeline: article by Liz Truss UK FCDO 17 Feb 2022 -- In The Telegraph the Foreign Secretary writes the UK and our allies must stand up to and defuse Russian aggression towards Ukraine for a more secure future for all.
Britain Joins Criticism Of Duma Proposal To Recognize Eastern Ukrainian Regions As Independent RFE/RL 17 Feb 2022 -- Britain has warned the Kremlin against formally recognizing two eastern regions in Ukraine as independent, saying such a move would show "flagrant disregard" for Moscow's commitments to a peace process started years ago to end a conflict in the two regions.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With the Euro Quad: France, Germany, and the United Kingdom DoD 16 Feb 2022
UK contribution to NATO uplift bolsters defences in eastern Europe UK MOD 17 Feb 2022 -- UK's substantial contribution to NATO's uplift in Eastern Europe is strengthening the Alliance's Defences on land, sea and air, amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
US, UK Navy Chiefs Meet, Discuss Cooperation and Interoperability US Navy Press Release 15 Feb 2022 -- U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with his U.K. counterpart Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key at the Pentagon, Feb. 15.
Britain to Co-Host Summit on Worsening Afghan Humanitarian Crisis VOA 15 Feb 2022 -- Britain announced Tuesday it would co-host an international conference with the United Nations next month to help address the growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, where aid workers fear acute hunger could kill more people than the preceding 20 years of war.
Joint Expeditionary Force Military Chiefs Agree to 'Work Together on Shared Challenges' Amid Rising Tensions with Russia UK MOD 15 Feb 2022 -- The UK's Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met with his counterparts from the other Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) to discuss the situation in and around Ukraine and European security issues.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2022
Secretary Blinken's Call with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2022
U.K. Ambassador To Ukraine Warns Cost Of Russian Invasion Will Be 'High' For Both Sides RFE/RL 15 Feb 2022 -- The British ambassador to Ukraine says the international community must make it clear to Russia that the cost of an invasion would be "high" for both sides as the crisis over the Kremlin's buildup of troops near the border reaches a "critical phase."
Foreign Secretary statement on Russia's failure to turn up to OSCE military build-up meeting UK FCDO 15 Feb 2022 -- Liz Truss statement on Russia's failure to send a representative to an OSCE meeting about its military build-up on the border with Ukraine.
UK and Japan to work together on world-leading fighter jet sensor UK MOD 15 Feb 2022 -- The UK and Japan have today signed a Letter of Arrangement (LOA) to jointly conduct cooperative research on a world-leading fighter jet sensor
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Virtual Quad Meeting with France, Germany, and the UK DoD 14 Feb 2022
Johnson, Biden Agree on Existence of 'Window' for Diplomacy on Ukraine Sputnik 14 Feb 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden discussed the situation around Ukraine by phone and agreed that there was still a "window" for diplomacy, the Downing Street said.
Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 14 Feb 2022
UK Defence Secretary Wallace Claims 'Russian Invasion' of Ukraine 'Highly Likely' Sputnik 13 Feb 2022 -- UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace claims that Russia could launch an offensive against Kiev at any time, despite Moscow's repeated assurances that it is not threatening any country.
Russia says US decision to relocate OSCE result of 'military psychosis' Press TV 13 Feb 2022 -- Russia says the decision by the United States to relocate its staff at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) out of eastern Ukraine is the result of "military psychosis" of Washington, which accuses Moscow of planning to invade Ukraine.
'Militaristic Psychosis': Russia Concerned by Withdrawal of Western OSCE Observers From Ukraine Sputnik 13 Feb 2022 -- The decision of a number of countries to redeploy their representatives to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe's (OSCE) special monitoring mission in Ukraine (SMM) raises serious concern in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss US Dept. of State 12 Feb 2022
US Air Force B-52s arrive at RAF Fairford for BTF Europe 22-2 US Air Force 11 Feb 2022 -- B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, support equipment and personnel from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, Feb. 10 to execute the long-planned Bomber Task Force mission, a regularly-scheduled U.S. European Command and U.S. Strategic Command joint mission series.
British nationals advised to leave Ukraine immediately UK FCDO 11 Feb 2022 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office today (Friday 11 February) updated its travel advice to Ukraine, and is now advising British nationals against all travel to Ukraine.
UK-EU talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol: joint statement, 11 February 2022 UK FCDO 11 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič spoke about the need for progress on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Defence Secretary meets Russian counterpart in Moscow UK MOD 11 Feb 2022 -- The Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace MP, today (11 February) held talks with the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Sergey Shoygu.
UK's Defence Chief Says Ready to Discuss Russian Security Proposals With Shoigu Sputnik 11 Feb 2022 -- UK Defence Chief Ben Wallace traveled to Moscow on Friday for talks with his Russian counterpart, a day after Foreign Secretary Liz Truss's negotiations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Ahead of Wallace's visit, The Times reported that the defence chief would "warn Putin's generals" not to invade Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss, Moscow, February 10, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Feb 2022
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom Elizabeth Truss Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Feb 2022
British PM: Next few days 'most dangerous' in Russia, Ukraine standoff Press TV 10 Feb 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the next few days could be the most dangerous moment and could be the "biggest security crisis that Europe has faced for decades," amid NATO's military buildup in eastern Europe and rising Russia and Ukraine tensions.
British PM Says Europe In Most Serious Security Crisis In Decades Over Ukraine RFE/RL 10 Feb 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Russia's military buildup near Ukraine, which the West suspects is a prelude to an invasion, has triggered Europe's most serious security crisis in decades, as Moscow began holding joint military exercises in Belarus involving more than 30,000 troops.
Johnson Says UK Trained 22,000 Ukrainian Soldiers, Considers Further Military Cooperation Sputnik 10 Feb 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the United Kingdom has trained 22,000 Ukrainian soldiers since 2014, delivered thousands of units of lethal weaponry, and is considering further steps in military cooperation with Kiev.
Deteriorating human rights situation in Russia: UK-Canada statement UK FCDO 10 Feb 2022 -- UK Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns actions taken by Russia which have eroded media freedom and shrink the space for independent media.
After tense meeting, Russian FM says facts 'bounce off' his British counterpart Press TV 10 Feb 2022 -- Russia's foreign minister says his British counterpart appeared ignorant and not listening to his proposals over the Ukraine crisis during their meeting in Moscow.
Britain's Johnson Calls for Solidarity Against 'Russian Aggression' VOA 10 Feb 2022 -- Britain on Thursday urged Russia to take a "diplomatic route that avoids conflict and bloodshed" while warning against any Russian moves that undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.
Strengthened UK Russian sanctions legislation comes into force UK FCDO 10 Feb 2022 -- Legislation has been laid in Parliament today to toughen and expand the UK's sanctions regime against Russia
UK Unveils New Russia Sanctions Legislation Amid Ukraine Crisis Sputnik 10 Feb 2022 -- London has spearheaded the effort by Washington's European NATO allies to ramp up tensions with Russia in recent months, accusing Moscow of planning to "invade" Ukraine and sending lethal weapons and trainers to Kiev. Moscow has slammed the UK over its activities and expressed fears that London may be planning some kind of provocation in Ukraine.
Britain Details Sanctions Related To Possible Russian Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 10 Feb 2022 -- Britain has published a new set of laws that widen the scope of those linked to Russia who could be hit by sanctions should the Kremlin invade Ukraine, as Western allies move to outline the consequences that Moscow could face.
Britain Threatens to Send More Troops to Eastern Europe as Foreign Secretary Holds Talks in Moscow Sputnik 10 Feb 2022 -- Britain has been at the forefront among NATO nations when it comes to deploying lethal weapons, trainers and the provision of "moral support" to Ukraine amid Western claims of a threat of a "Russian invasion" of the country. Moscow has dismissed the "invasion" claims as a pretext to beef up the Western bloc's military presence in Eastern Europe.
UK-Russia press conference, 10 February 2022: Foreign Secretary's opening remarks UK FCDO 10 Feb 2022 -- The Foreign Secretary gave an opening statement at a press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
Foreign Secretary's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, 10 February 2022 UK FCDO 10 Feb 2022 -- TheForeign Secretary Liz Truss met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during her visit to Moscow.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at talks with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Elizabeth Truss, Moscow, February 10, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Feb 2022
Continuing our efforts to combat global terrorist threats UK FCDO 09 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council Meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
British PM To Visit Warsaw Over Ukraine RFE/RL 09 Feb 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will embark on a one-day diplomatic tour with stops in Poland and NATO headquarters in Brussels amid tensions over the security situation in Europe as Russia amasses tens of thousands of troops on its border with Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary flies to Moscow to urge de-escalation of Russian aggression against Ukraine UK FCDO 09 Feb 2022 -- Liz Truss will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and make clear the only way forward is for Russia to cease aggression and engage in meaningful talks.
British Foreign Secretary Arrives In Moscow As European Leaders Pledge Unity On Ukraine RFE/RL 09 Feb 2022 -- British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has arrived in Moscow on February 9 for talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as European leaders take center stage in efforts to defuse an ongoing crisis prompted by Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine that the West suspects is the prelude to an invasion.
China firmly supports Argentina's legitimate claim of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands Global Times 08 Feb 2022 -- Both the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in the UK have stated that China's position on the issue of the Malvinas Islands is consistent, and that China firmly supports Argentina's legitimate claim to exercise full sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands.
China Steps Up Pressure on UK to Relinquish Control Over Falklands, Citing UN Charter Sputnik 08 Feb 2022 -- The spat between China and the UK erupted after Beijing announced support for Buenos Aires' territorial claim over Britain's Falkland Islands. The South American country signed agreements to allow China-funded development projects under the Belt and Road Initiative on 6 February.
UK considering sending fighter jets, warships to southeastern Europe Press TV 08 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is considering deploying fighter jets and warships to Southeastern Europe, amid growing tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine.
London Considers Deploying Fighters and Royal Navy to Protect Southeastern Europe Sputnik 08 Feb 2022 -- The UK is considering deploying Typhoon fighters and Royal Navy warships to protect southeastern Europe and reinforce the British battlegroup in Estonia, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Defence Secretary and Polish counterpart reaffirm commitment to European security UK MOD 08 Feb 2022 -- Ben Wallace met with Mariusz Błaszczak in London to discuss the NATO response to the unfolding crisis on Ukraine's border with Russia.
UK Reportedly Losing Billions as It Struggles to Decommission Old Nuclear Submarines Sputnik 08 Feb 2022 -- The original estimates of spending needed to decommission these submarines were calculated based on less strict environmental standards and were also written for a larger defence budget.
UK Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands After China-Argentina Joint Statement Sputnik 07 Feb 2022 -- UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss has said that the United Kingdom "completely" rejects any questions over its sovereignty of the Falkland Islands following a joint statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Argentine counterpart Alberto Fernandez in which Beijing voiced support for Argentina's claim over the territory.
Report: UK Sends Special Force to Train Ukrainians Sabotage Tactics Amid Fears of 'Russian Invasion' Sputnik 06 Feb 2022 -- The United Kingdom has sent more than 100 special forces advisers to Kiev to train and aid the Ukrainian military as tensions rise over Ukraine, the British newspaper Mirror reported on Sunday, citing a military source.
Johnson, Scholz Agree Dialogue With Russia Necessary Amid Ukraine Crisis Sputnik 04 Feb 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed the situation in Ukraine during a phone conversation on Friday and agreed that dialogue with Russia is necessary, Downing Street said.
Russia to UK: Stop spreading 'fake news' about 'imminent Russian aggression' against Ukraine Press TV 04 Feb 2022 -- Moscow calls on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to stop parroting and spreading fabricated news about 'imminent Russian aggression' against Ukraine, two days after the United States announced it would be deploying several thousand troops to Eastern Europe.
US and UK accuse Russia of planning to create a pretext for Ukraine invasion Press TV 04 Feb 2022 -- The United States and the United Kingdom have accused Russia of planning to create a pretext to invade Ukraine, despite the fact that, according to an independent analyst, it is Washington that has a long record of carrying out so-called "false flag" operations to launch wars.
UK Foreign Secretary Truss Says US Has 'Shocking Evidence' That Russia Has Plans to Provoke Ukraine Sputnik 04 Feb 2022 -- On Thursday, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby claimed the US has information that Moscow "likely to want to fabricate a pretext for an invasion", and was staging "a fake attack by Ukrainian military or intelligence forces against Russian sovereign territory or against Russian-speaking people to therefore justify their action".
RAF Jets Scrambled for Second Time in Two Days to Intercept Aircraft Approaching UK Area of Interest Sputnik 03 Feb 2022 -- The incident is the second of its kind in less than 24 hours. On Wednesday, the Royal Air Force scrambled Typhoon jets to escort four Russian strategic bombers operating north of Scotland.
UK and Nigeria strengthen security and defence partnership to tackle terrorism and build regional security UK MOD 03 Feb 2022 -- The UK and Nigeria held the first UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership dialogue in London this week.
Political prisoners in Belarus: joint statement, 3 February 2022 UK FCDO 03 Feb 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush delivers a statement on behalf of 37 OSCE participating States to call for the release of over 1,000 political prisoners in Belarus.
UK Judge Orders Family of Azerbaijani MP to Forfeit $7.6 Million VOA 02 Feb 2022 -- A British judge this week ordered the family of an Azerbaijani lawmaker to forfeit some $7.6 million to the National Crime Agency on the grounds that the funds were illegally brought into Britain.
Defence Secretary meets NATO Allies to reaffirm UK commitment to European security UK MOD 02 Feb 2022 -- Ben Wallace met with defence counterparts in Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia to strengthen the Allied response to tensions on Ukraine's border with Russia
London Again Warns Moscow Against Invading Ukraine As U.S. Sends Troops To Europe RFE/RL 02 Feb 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that any incursion into Ukraine would be a tragic miscalculation as the United States prepares to send thousands of troops to Europe to bolster NATO allies.
Putin To Consult With Johnson Over Ukraine After Accusing West Of Ignoring Russia's Concerns RFE/RL 02 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are due to talk by phone on February 2 amid a flurry of diplomacy meant to try to ease tensions over Moscow's troop build-up at the border with Ukraine that have raised fears of a possible invasion.
Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, 2 February 2022 UK FCDO 02 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss spoke to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about the UK's ongoing support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
UK Navy Ship Tracking Two Russian Vessels in English Channel, Defence Ministry Says Sputnik 02 Feb 2022 -- A UK warship has been tracking two Russian naval vessels passing through the English Channel amid increasing tensions in Russia-West relations over Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
E3 statement on North Korea: 2 February 2022 UK FCDO 02 Feb 2022 -- Joint statement by the governments of the UK, France and Germany on North Korean missile tests.
PM statement at Ukraine press conference: 1 February 2022 UK FCDO 01 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at a joint press conference with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Ukraine.
UK urges de-escalation, says Russia-West tensions fuel instability, higher gas prices Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- British Defense Secretary, Ben Wallace, has called for de-escalation of tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine, saying war would fuel greater instability, higher gas prices and migrant flows.
Chief of the Air Staff Defence Space Strategy speech UK MOD 01 Feb 2022 -- Chief of the Air Staff Sir Mike Wigston speech at the Defence Space Strategy launch
Defence Procurement Minister launches Defence Space Strategy UK MOD 01 Feb 2022 -- Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin announces the Defence Space Strategy
UK cutting-edge space defence backed by £1.4 billion UK MOD 01 Feb 2022 -- The UK will invest £1.4 billion to bolster our national interests in space, as part of the first Defence Space Strategy published today.
One year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar: joint statement UK FCDO 01 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Ministers and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs gave a statement on the situation in Myanmar on the 1-year anniversary of the military coup.

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