March 2022 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Russia blocks decision on the mandate extension of OSCE's Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 31 March 2022 UK FCDO 31 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush calls out Russia for blocking the decision to extend the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.
The human cost of Russia's war in Ukraine continues to grow: UK statement to the OSCE, 31 March 2022 UK FCDO 31 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush pays tribute to Ukrainian civil society organisations for their work in shining a light on Russian atrocities so Russia can be held accountable for its actions.
UK convenes international conference to secure military aid for Ukraine UK MOD 31 Mar 2022 -- The Defence Secretary hosted the second International Defence Donor Conference for Ukraine, leading efforts of partners to bolster the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Readout of U.S.-U.K. Joint Contact Group DHS 31 Mar 2022
Director GCHQ's speech on global security amid war in Ukraine GCHQ 31 Mar 2022 -- Director GCHQ Sir Jeremy Fleming's full speech from the Australian National University (Thursday 31st March 2022)
Hong Kong's Diminishing Freedoms US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2022 -- Over the past year, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has continued to dismantle Hong Kong's democratic institutions, placed unprecedented pressure on the judiciary, and stifled academic, cultural, and press freedoms.
Resignation of 2 British judges won't affect HK's judicial independence Global Times 31 Mar 2022 -- The resignation of two UK judges from Hong Kong's top court is a political decision and won't affect the city's judicial independence as the special administrative region (SAR) is ensured by the Basic Law, officials and legal experts said. Experts also refuted the groundless accusations made by some foreign politicians over the matter in an attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs.
HKSAR gov't vehemently opposes British parliament's allegations on national security law, legal system in Hong Kong People's Daily 31 Mar 2022 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday expressed vehement opposition to the British parliament making up unfounded allegations against the national security law and the legal system in Hong Kong.
UN General Assembly vote on Russian aggression against Ukraine, 2 March 2022: UK statement UK FCDO 02 Mar 2022 -- On behalf of the UK government, Ambassador Barbara Woodward stated that international pressure will not relent until every Russian soldier is out of Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary in India as part of diplomatic push on Ukraine UK FCDO 31 Mar 2022 -- Liz Truss's visit to Delhi comes ahead of NATO and G7 meetings next week to tackle Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's oral report on Ukraine UK FCDO 30 Mar 2022 -- Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the statement, outlining that the new Commission of Inquiry is an important step to investigate and record Russia's alleged abuses and violations in Ukraine.
Russia must stop peddling disinformation about its war against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 30 March 2022 UK FCDO 30 Mar 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK Delegation to the OSCE) again calls out Russia for its unprovoked aggression against Ukraine and those who peddle lies to hide the truth.
Oligarchs' aircraft and ships targeted through new legal powers UK FCDO 30 Mar 2022 -- New UK government legislation prohibits maintenance on aircraft or ships belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarchs or their businesses.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 30 Mar 2022
UK pledges £286 million of lifesaving aid for Afghanistan UK FCDO 30 Mar 2022 -- UK pledges further £286 million of UK aid to the Afghan people to provide life-saving food and emergency health support.
Foreign Secretary supports the withdrawal of serving UK judges from the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal UK FCDO 30 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss welcomes the decision to withdraw serving UK judges from the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal.
British Judges Quit Hong Kong Court Over Beijing-Imposed National Security Law VOA 30 Mar 2022 -- Two senior British judges resigned from Hong Kong's highest court on Wednesday as part of a broader British rebuke of the territory's claim that its courts are independent of political interference.
Top British judges quit Hong Kong final appeal court, citing national security law Radio Free Asia 30 Mar 2022 -- Two U.K. Supreme Court judges resigned from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal (CFA) on Wednesday, citing a recent crackdown on dissent under a draconian national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.
UK Judges Withdraw From Hong Kong Court of Appeal Over China´s National Security Law Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- Two senior UK judges on Wednesday resigned from their roles as non-permanent judges on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal, arguing that their position has become "increasingly finely balanced" since the Chinese central government introduced the national security law in the former British colony in 2020.
Russia's appetite for war is taking food off the world's table: UK and the UN Security Council UK FCDO 29 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine
Statement by the G7 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction on Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 29 Mar 2022 -- Germany is making this statement on behalf of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction.* For twenty years the G7-led Global Partnership has worked towards reducing the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and preventing terrorists and those that harbour them from acquiring such weapons and related materials, equipment or technology.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the independent expert on Mali UK FCDO 29 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered the statement noting recent reports of a surge in human rights violations and abuses, including by members of the Malian armed forces.
United Kingdom - Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) Follow-on Support DSCA 29 Mar 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) Follow-On Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $368.53 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Defence Secretary announces new UK Defence Arctic Strategy in Norway UK MOD 29 Mar 2022 -- The UK's new defence strategy in the Arctic region has been announced in Norway today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
2022 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement UK FCDO 29 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered this statement during the 2022 Rohingya Joint Response Plan.
PM call with the leaders of the United States, France, Germany and Italy: 29 March 2022 Gov.UK 29 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President Biden, President Macron, Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Draghi.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 29 Mar 2022
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 28 March 2022 Gov.UK 28 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon.
Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement to Parliament, 28 March 2022 UK FCDO 28 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss updated the House of Commons on the situation in Ukraine and on the NATO and G7 Leaders meetings in Brussels last week.
The UK and Australia work together to get vital aid to Ukraine UK FCDO 28 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss updated the House of Commons on the situation in Ukraine and on the NATO and G7 Leaders meetings in Brussels last week.
UK delivers NATO supplies and conducts patrols with JEF partners UK MOD 28 Mar 2022 -- Ships, aircraft and personnel from six JEF nations resupplied the UK-led NATO Battlegroup in Estonia and conducted freedom of navigation patrols and exercises.
U.K.: Russia Sanctions Could 'Come Off With Full Cease-Fire And Withdrawal' From Ukraine RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says sanctions to punish wealthy Russian elite and businesses since the invasion of Ukraine could be lifted if Russia's president ended the attack and pledged "no further aggression."
RAF deploy to Romania to conduct air policing mission UK MOD 26 Mar 2022 -- Typhoon jets and Royal Air Force personnel are deploying to Romania to join the long-standing NATO Air Policing mission for the Black Sea region.
British Army trains in jungle warfare with Thai Forces UK MOD 25 Mar 2022 -- 120 Grenadier Guards have taken part in a jungle warfare Exercise in Thailand alongside the Thai Armed Forces.
Challenger 3 tanks reach next milestone UK MOD 25 Mar 2022 -- The most lethal tank in Europe, Challenger 3, is a step closer to entering the battlefield following the steel cut on its more powerful and advanced turret
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the DPRK's Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 25 Mar 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.
UK announces new sanctions against Myanmar military ahead of Myanmar Armed Forces Day UK FCDO 25 Mar 2022 -- UK sanctions announced ahead of Myanmar Armed Forces Day in coordination with allies.
We should urgently consider updated sanctions to disrupt North Korea's unlawful weapons testing: UK at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 25 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on DPRK
President Xi Jinping Speaks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the Phone PRC MofA 25 Mar 2022 -- On the afternoon of 25 March, President Xi Jinping spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the phone.
PM statement at NATO press conference: 24 March 2022 Gov.UK 24 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the NATO Summit in Brussels.
PM meeting with EU President Ursula von der Leyen: 24 March 2022 Gov.UK 24 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Brussels today.
PM announces major new military support package for Ukraine: 24 March 2022 Gov.UK 24 Mar 2022 -- The Prime Minister will announce a major new package of support for Ukraine today at the NATO and G7 leaders' meetings, as he calls on the international community to stay the course on Ukraine and stand against tyranny.
One month of President Putin's war of choice against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 24 March 2022 UK FCDO 24 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush again calls out Russia for its war of aggression in Ukraine and condemns Russia's disregard for international humanitarian law.
Foreign Secretary announces 65 new Russian sanctions to cut off vital industries fuelling Putin's war machine UK FCDO 24 Mar 2022 -- New sanctions target strategic industries, banks and business elites.
Russia warns Britain after Johnson said Putin 'crossed the red line into barbarism' Press TV 24 Mar 2022 -- Russia has warned Britain's foreign policy approach would lead to a dead-end after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Russian President Vladimir Putin has "crossed the red line into barbarism," ratcheting up the US-led propaganda offensive against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.
U.K. Broadens Russian Sanctions List To Include More Oligarchs, Gazprombank, Sberbank Chief RFE/RL 24 Mar 2022 -- The United Kingdom has added several high-profile Russian individuals and companies to its sanctions list as Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to tighten the "economic vice" around President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Addressing the lingering humanitarian situation in Syria: UK at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East
Minister for Asia statement on North Korea, 24 March 2022 UK FCDO 24 Mar 2022 -- Minister for Asia, Amanda Milling, comments on the latest launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea.
Joint Statement on Kosovo US Dept. of State 23 Mar 2022 -- The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Britain To Send 6,000 Missiles To Aid Ukrainian Military, Says Boris Johnson RFE/RL 23 Mar 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said late on March 23 that his country would send 6,000 more missiles and about $33 million in financial aid to Ukraine's military, which is battling against a brutal invasion by Russian forces.
PM call with President Zelenskyy: 23 March 2022 Gov.UK 23 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 23 March 2022 UK FCDO 23 Mar 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) again urges Russian counterparts to stop spreading the Kremlin's disinformation about Russia's war against Ukraine.
More vital medicines from UK arrive in Ukraine UK FCDO 23 Mar 2022 -- UK at forefront of humanitarian response with around 4 million medical items donated
Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks's Call with U.K. Permanent Under Secretary for the Ministry of Defence David Williams DoD 23 Mar 2022
Dialogue is key to improving stability for Israelis and Palestinians: UK at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council Meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestine question
US Deputy Secretary Nuland Urges India to Join Condemnation of Russia's Op in Ukraine Sputnik 22 Mar 2022 -- India should join other democracies in condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland told NDTV.
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom India PIB 22 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 22 Mar 2022
PM call with the leaders of the US, France, Germany and Italy (the Quint): 21 March 2022 Gov.UK 21 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the leaders of the Quint - the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany and Italy - this afternoon.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 21 Mar 2022
UK donates 3.7 million medical items to Ukraine UK FCDO 22 Mar 2022 -- More than 3.7 million items of medical supplies have been given to Ukraine by the UK to help with the response to the Russian invasion.
UK hosts NATO Multi-Domain Operations conference UK MOD 21 Mar 2022 -- Strategic Command and NATO Allied Command Transformation led discussions on the future of integrated military operations.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea UK FCDO 21 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the UK's statement thanking the Special Rapporteur for his continued efforts to shine a spotlight on the deeply concerning human rights situation in DPRK.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar UK FCDO 21 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered the UK statement on the human rights situation in Myanmar.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar UK FCDO 21 Mar 2022 -- Ambassador Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK's statement at the Human Rights Council on the situation in Myanmar. He strongly condemned the military regime's human rights violations, including against Rohingya and other ethnic and religious minorities.
Boris Johnson Hints China Should Stop Sitting on the Fence Over Ukraine Crisis Sputnik 20 Mar 2022 -- Earlier this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that Beijing adheres to an independent position on the Ukrainian crisis. The statement came amid the ongoing Russian special military operation to demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine.
UK's Johnson says West must not 'normalize' ties with Russia Press TV 19 Mar 2022 -- Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned the West against "renormalizing" ties with Russia, which he accuses of attacking civilians in Ukraine.
Britain's Johnson Warns Against Attempts To 'Renormalize' Relations With Russia RFE/RL 19 Mar 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that the West should not attempt to "renormalize relations" with Russian President Vladimir Putin following his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Commission on South Sudan UK FCDO 18 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, noting that it is clear from the Commission's report that the human rights situation in South Sudan remains incredibly grave.
We urge Russia to stop this invasion now: UK statement at the UN Security Council, 18 March 2022 UK FCDO 18 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria UK FCDO 18 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, reiterating that in Syria, as in Ukraine, there can be no impunity for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the dialogue on the involvement of the UN in the situation of human rights in Myanmar UK FCDO 18 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement thanking the Secretary General for his previous statements on the situation in Myanmar and welcoming the appointment of his new Special Envoy Dr Noeleen Heyzer.
Russia is responsible for the suffering in Ukraine, Russia alone can end this war: UK statement to the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the Security Council after the United Nations General Assembly vote on aggression against Ukraine.
Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE, 17 March 2022 UK FCDO 17 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush speaks about the impact on civilians of Russia's war against the Ukrainian people.
United Kingdom - Ballistic Missile Defense Radar (BMDR) and Command and Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) DSCA 17 Mar 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Ballistic Missile Defense Radar (BMDR) and Command and Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $700 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on Belarus UK FCDO 17 Mar 2022 -- Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement, reiterating the need for continued OHCHR monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in Belarus.
Iran Releases Two British-Iranians VOA 17 Mar 2022 -- British-Iranian nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri returned to the United Kingdom early Thursday after being released from years of imprisonment in Iran.
U.S. Departments of Treasury and Justice Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Treasury 16 Mar 2022 -- Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on February 26.
U.S. Departments of Justice and Treasury Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Dept. of Justice 16 Mar 2022 -- Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on Feb. 26.
UK Security Services to Look for Alleged Putin's Assets in London - Reports Sputnik 16 Mar 2022 -- UK National Crime Agency (NCA) will cooperate with the country's intelligence services to identify assets allegedly kept by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his associates in London, the Telegraph newspaper reported overnight to Wednesday, citing NCA sources.
Abductions of journalists and local government figures in Ukraine: UK statement UK FCDO 16 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Minister for Europe and North America has issued a statement following reports of abductions in Ukraine.
Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK OSCE statement, 16 March 2022 UK FCDO 16 Mar 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) calls out Russian counterparts for perpetuating the Kremlin's lies to justify Russia's military action against Ukraine.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With the Quint: France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom DoD 16 Mar 2022
Addressing the ongoing humanitarian situation in Yemen UK FCDO 16 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict UK FCDO 16 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement reiterating that the UK remains deeply concerned about the sustained and alarming number of grave violations committed against children.
Defence Secretary meets NATO Defence Minister in Brussels UK MOD 16 Mar 2022 -- The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met NATO Defence Ministers today (16 March) to reaffirm the United Kingdom's support for Ukraine and commitment to NATO
RAF's first synthetic fuel drone flight UK MOD 16 Mar 2022 -- First successful drone flight for RAF using alternative to fossil fuel, Project Vermeer marks international collaboration between UK and US.
Foreign Secretary statement on Iran: 16 March 2022 UK FCDO 16 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement following the departure from Iran of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, and the release of Morad Tahbaz from prison.
Iran frees two dual British nationals jailed for espionage Press TV 16 Mar 2022 -- Iran has released two dual British-Iranian nationals jailed for involvement in espionage activities against the Islamic Republic, with the pair leaving the country for the UK.
Iran's judiciary confirms release of Zaghari, Ashouri IRNA 16 Mar 2022 -- Iran's judiciary spokesperson Zabiollah Khodaian said on Wednesday that Nazanin Zaghari has been freed after serving her jail term in Iran and Anousheh Ashouri has been released after serving half of his sentence in the Islamic Republic.
Facilitating a path towards fair and independent elections in Libya UK FCDO 16 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya
Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' statement: 15 March 2022 UK MOD 15 Mar 2022 -- Leaders' statement from the Joint Expeditionary Force meeting.
UK Armed Forces join largest Arctic exercise in 30 years UK MOD 15 Mar 2022 -- Six Royal Navy ships and 2,000 UK personnel have joined vessels and troops from 26 other nations for Exercise Cold Response off the shores of Norway
Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 11-year Anniversary of the Syrian Uprising US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2022 -- The following statement was released by France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on the occasion of the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising:
In major blow, Assange denied permission to appeal against US extradition Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- The UK's highest court has refused to give permission to Wikileaks' founder, Julian Assange, to appeal against a decision to extradite him to the United States.
UK government to donate generators to provide vital power for Ukraine UK FCDO 14 Mar 2022 -- The UK government has unveiled plans to provide vital energy support to Ukrainian hospitals and shelters.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 14 Mar 2022
France, Britain, Germany Warn Iran Deal Could Collapse Due To Russian Demands RFE/RL 12 Mar 2022 -- France, Britain, and Germany warned Russia on March 12 that its demands to have its trade guaranteed with Iran risked the collapse of an almost-completed nuclear deal.
Yet another lie in Russia's disinformation campaign against Ukraine UK FCDO 11 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
Foreign Secretary sanctions 386 Russian lawmakers who supported Putin's invasion of Ukraine UK FCDO 11 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has sanctioned 386 members of the Duma for their support for the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Meeting with U.K. Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss The White House 11 Mar 2022
Joint Statement on U.S.-UK Consultations on the Indo-Pacific The White House 11 Mar 2022
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss' speech at the Atlantic Council Annual Makins Lecture UK FCDO 10 Mar 2022 -- Liz Truss spoke about UK support to Ukraine to tackle Russian aggression, including the UK's toughest package of sanctions against oligarchs and others around President Putin.
OSCE meeting on Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 10 March 2022 UK FCDO 10 Mar 2022 -- UK Minister Lord Ahmad calls out President Putin's unprovoked, premeditated and illegal invasion of Ukraine and speaks about the war's humanitarian impact.
Abramovich and Deripaska among 7 oligarchs targeted in estimated £15 billion sanction hit UK FCDO 10 Mar 2022 -- The UK has announced sanctions against 7 oligarchs including Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska.
U.K. Slaps Sanctions On Seven More Russian Oligarchs, Including Abramovich, Deripaska RFE/RL 10 Mar 2022 -- The United Kingdom says it has added several high-profile Russian billionaires to its sanctions list, including Roman Abramovich, the billionaire owner of Premier League soccer club Chelsea, and industrialist Oleg Deripaska, who has called for an end to the war Moscow launched with Ukraine last month.
US, British warships detain Yemen-bound fuel ships, responsible for deteriorating humanitarian situation: Official Press TV 10 Mar 2022 -- The executive director of the Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) says US and British warships are preventing tankers carrying fuel and oil derivatives from mooring in the strategic western port of Hudaydah and take them to Saudi ports, despite the fact that the vessels have obtained the necessary permits from the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM).
UK maritime turbocharged with new exports office as part of £4 billion shipbuilding strategy UK MOD 10 Mar 2022 -- The International Trade Secretary today announced a new exports office to turbocharge the UK's maritime trade sector as part of a £4 billion investment in shipbuilding.
Defence Procurement Minister statement on National Shipbuilding UK MOD 10 Mar 2022 -- Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin's oral statement on the National Shipbuilding strategy.
New Shipbuilding vision launched UK MOD 10 Mar 2022 -- The Government has launched a refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS) to revitalise the UK's world-renowned shipbuilding industry
Addressing the continuation of disinformation on chemical weapons in Syria UK FCDO 10 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East/Syria
AUKUS: Tri-lateral statement to the IAEA Board of Governors UK FCDO 10 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) updated the Board of Governors on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on the AUKUS agreement.
The US, UK reject the notion of no-fly zone over Ukraine: 'Our goal is to end the war, not to expand it.' Press TV 09 Mar 2022 -- The United States and the United Kingdom have rejected the notion of implementing a "no-fly zone" over Ukraine, saying they cannot afford to have a direct military confrontation with Russia.
British Defense Secretary Says London To Supply Ukraine With Anti-Aircraft Missiles RFE/RL 09 Mar 2022 -- Britain intends to supply Ukraine with anti-aircraft missiles to help its defense against the Russian invasion, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said on March 9.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 09 Mar 2022
READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Meeting with Counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom US Treasury 09 Mar 2022
UK announces new aviation sanctions against Russia Press TV 09 Mar 2022 -- The United Kingdom on Wednesday imposed new aviation sanctions against Russia which will give Britain the power to detain any Russian aircraft and ban exports of aviation or space-related goods to Russia in response to its military actions in Ukraine.
London Slaps New Aviation Sanctions On Russia RFE/RL 09 Mar 2022 -- Britain unveiled new aviation sanctions on March 9 under which any Russian plane can be detained, while exports of aviation or space-related goods to Russia can also be banned.
UK strengthens ban on Russia aircraft and introduces new trade sanctions UK FCDO 09 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has announced a new suite of aviation sanctions.
British Servicemen Warned Fighting in Ukraine is 'Court Martial Offence' as Four Soldiers 'Go AWOL' Sputnik 09 Mar 2022 -- The statement by the UK Ministry of Defence followed reports that a 19-year-old Coldstream Guardsman was among at least four missing British soldiers, feared to have travelled to Ukraine to join the fighting.
UK Vows to 'Support' Poland 'Whatever Choice It Makes' Regarding Transfer of Jets to Ukraine Sputnik 08 Mar 2022 -- Earlier, Poland officially stated it had no plans to transfer its warplanes to Ukraine, with Prime Minister Andrzej Duda emphasizing that such a move would drag NATO into the conflict. He added his country was supporting Ukraine with humanitarian aid.
UK - Visegrád Group (V4) Joint leaders' statement: 8 March 2022 Gov.UK 08 Mar 2022 -- "We, the leaders of the Visegrád Group (V4) Countries and the UK, stand united in condemning Russia's aggression on Ukraine - a brutal, unprovoked and premeditated attack against a sovereign, peaceful democratic state. The actions of Russia, and those who enable them, represent an egregious violation of international law and the UN Charter that undermines European security and stability."
UK to phase out Russian oil imports Gov.UK 08 Mar 2022 -- The UK will phase out imports of Russian oil in response to Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine by the end of the year, the Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed today (Tuesday 8 March).
UK to Stop Importing Russian Oil & Oil Products by End of 2022, Energy Minister Says Sputnik 08 Mar 2022 -- The announcement came at almost the same time that US President Joe Biden said that Washington would ban imports of Russian oil.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Calls With Defense Counterparts of the U.K., France, and Slovakia DoD 08 Mar 2022
New body armour improvements for women in UK Armed Forces UK MOD 08 Mar 2022 -- Defence is continuing to improve the experiences of women in the Armed Forces by rolling out updated combat clothing and body armour.
E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, March 2022 UK FCDO 08 Mar 2022 -- On 08 March, the UK's Ambassador to the IAEA, Corinne Kitsell, delivered a statement on behalf of the E3 to the IAEA Board of Governors addressing Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
Canada-United Kingdom Joint Statement Prime Minister of Canada 07 Mar 2022 -- The Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt Hon Justin Trudeau MP, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, met in London on 7 March, 2022. They reaffirmed the strong relationship between Canada and the United Kingdom, rooted in deep historical ties and built on shared values.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom Prime Minister of Canada 07 Mar 2022
Putin is directing a campaign of violence and cruelty against civilians UK FCDO 07 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Humanitarian situation in Ukraine
Special OSCE meeting on Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 7 March 2022 UK FCDO 07 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush calls out the Russian government for lying about their plan to invade Ukraine and expresses UK solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
UK injects $100m into Ukraine's economy as Canadian and Dutch Prime Ministers are welcomed to Downing Street Gov.UK 07 Mar 2022 -- Today the Prime Minister commences a week of focussed engagement with world leaders to mobilise the global outcry at the atrocities of Russian aggression into practical and sustained support for Ukraine.
UK largest bilateral humanitarian donor to Ukraine as UK, Canada and The Netherlands launch new Ukraine solidarity alliance Gov.UK 07 Mar 2022 -- A landmark solidarity pact launched by the leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Netherlands will mobilise practical and sustained support for Ukraine.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the enhanced interactive dialogue on Sudan UK FCDO 07 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the UK statement, strongly condemning the continued violence against peaceful protestors, as well as the sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's report on Afghanistan UK FCDO 07 Mar 2022 -- Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement, calling on the Taliban to honour the amnesty it announced last August for all Afghans.
Ukraine 'Not a NATO Conflict, Will Not Become One,' UK's Boris Johnson Says Sputnik 06 Mar 2022 -- Johnson's remarks come in the wake of a warning by UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss late last month that the crisis in Ukraine "could end up" being a conflict between the "freedom and democracy"-loving nations of the Western alliance and Russia. Her comments prompted Moscow to place its strategic nuclear forces on heightened alert.
Ukraine conflict: UK military chief warns Britons against fighting Russia on battlefield Press TV 06 Mar 2022 -- Britain's most senior military official has warned against sending UK troops to fight against Russia in Ukraine, as fierce fighting in the country entered the eleventh day.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia and Ukraine US Dept. of State 04 Mar 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.
Every day this war continues, the risks to international peace and security increase: UK statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 04 Mar 2022 -- Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station.
Defence Secretary discusses shared security response in face of Russian invasion of Ukraine UK MOD 04 Mar 2022 -- Ben Wallace visited Estonia and Denmark this week, meeting counterparts from Joint Expeditionary Force partner nations to provide plans for ongoing support for Ukraine.
Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya US Dept. of State 04 Mar 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom:
Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine: UK statement UK FCDO 03 Mar 2022 -- On behalf of the UK, Ambassador Neil Bush strongly supports the joint decision to invoke the Moscow Mechanism to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine: joint statement UK FCDO 03 Mar 2022 -- Canadian Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear gave a statement on behalf of 45 OSCE participating States on invoking the Moscow Mechanism for Russia's war on Ukraine.
Speech UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement during the Urgent Debate on Ukraine UK FCDO 03 Mar 2022 -- Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, said that Russia must be held to account for its campaign of destruction during the Urgent Debate on Ukraine.
UK statement on Ukraine: Conference on Disarmament UK FCDO 03 Mar 2022 -- Aidan Liddle, UK Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament delivered this statement condemning the Russian government's reprehensible actions.
Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine: UK statement, 3 March 2022 UK FCDO 03 Mar 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush again condemns Russia's unprovoked, premeditated and entirely unjustifiable war against Ukraine.
Government announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov UK FCDO 03 Mar 2022 -- The government announced a full asset freeze and travel ban on 2 of Russia's leading oligarchs with significant UK interests and close links to the Kremlin.
Press conference with Baltic Foreign Ministers, 3 March 2022: Foreign Secretary's opening statement UK FCDO 03 Mar 2022 -- Liz Truss spoke at a press conference with Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.
Joint Statement of the Syria Special Envoy Meeting US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2022 -- Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Washington D.C. on March 3 to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.
International pressure will not relent until every Russian soldier is out of Ukraine UK FCDO 02 Mar 2022 -- UK statement after UN General Assembly vote on aggression against Ukraine
Statement from the UK Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on their use in Ukraine UK FCDO 02 Mar 2022 -- As President of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the UK made a statement on our grave concerns about reports of their use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
UK leads call for ICC to investigate Russia's war crimes UK FCDO 02 Mar 2022 -- The UK has galvanised allies to refer atrocities in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court.
Donbass War Dominates PMQs Under Gaze of Ukrainian Ambassador Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian ambassador Vadym Prystaiko, present in the gallery of the House of Commons, got a standing ovation from MPs after speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle announced him. Hoyle waived the rule against applause in the house.
Reinforcing our support for the rights and freedoms of all Afghans UK FCDO 02 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
Kazakhstan Summons U.K. Ambassador Over Lawmaker's Call For Sanctions RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Kazakhstan for an explanation of a British lawmaker's comments about imposing sanctions on the Central Asian country over its alleged support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his policies, including the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.
UK pledges another £80 million in aid to help Ukraine deal with humanitarian crisis UK FCDO 01 Mar 2022 -- AddressingThe UK government has pledged another £80 million in aid after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
UK introduces new sanctions against Russia including ban on ships and fresh financial measures UK FCDO 01 Mar 2022 -- The UK has introduced new sanctions against Russia, including banning Russian ships from UK ports and additional economic measures.

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