April 2022 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Serbia to Negotiate Purchase of Eurofighter Typhoons With UK Sputnik 30 Apr 2022 -- Serbia plans to negotiate the purchase of a squadron of 12-14 Eurofighter Typhoon multipurpose military aircraft with the United Kingdom, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday.
PM call with President Zelenskyy: 30 April 2022 Gov.UK 30 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of their regular dialogue.
UK to impose direct rule on British Virgin Islands amid suspicious PM charges Press TV 30 Apr 2022 -- Britain is set to impose a form of direct rule over the British Virgin Islands (BVI) after the Caribbean territory's premier was arrested in the US on suspicion of drug smuggling, in a move which has raised suspicions of a preplanned scenario to overtake the territory.
UK dispatches war crimes experts to help Ukraine with investigations UK FCDO 29 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces that the UK will deploy a team of war crimes experts to support Ukraine with investigations into Russian atrocities.
Sudan: Joint Press Statement by France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union on their visit to Khartoum European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Apr 2022 -- Senior officials from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have concluded a joint visit to Khartoum to show support for the people of Sudan and a civilian-led transition towards democracy.
British Army exercises boost presence across Europe UK MOD 29 Apr 2022 -- Around 8,000 British Army troops will conduct a series of planned exercises across Europe this summer in one of the largest deployments since the Cold War.
Joint statement on Syria by the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States Germany Federal Foreign Office 29 Apr 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 Paris on April 28 to discuss Syria.
Joint statement on Syria by the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States Germany Federal Foreign Office 29 Apr 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 Paris on April 28 to discuss Syria.
Holding the Assad regime accountable for its repeated use of chemical weapons in Syria - UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 29 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria Chemical Weapons
Explanation of Vote on the UN Support Mission in Libya mandate renewal UK FCDO 29 Apr 2022 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya
British Foreign Secretary Truss Calls For Delivery of Heavy Weapons, Tanks, Warplanes to Ukraine Sputnik 28 Apr 2022 -- The past few months have seen the UK and its NATO allies send billions of dollars' worth of military equipment to Ukraine, including heavy military hardware and thousands of anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems.
The devastating impact of Putin's war of choice on the children of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 28 Apr 2022 -- Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown speaks about the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on the health, education and family life of Ukraine's 7.5 million children.
Russia bans 287 British MPs in tit-for-tat move over Ukraine Press TV 28 Apr 2022 -- Russia has banned the entry of 287 members of the British parliament in response to the sanctions imposed on Russian lawmakers over Moscow's military offensive against Ukraine.
NATO must ensure Taiwan's self-defense: U.K. foreign secretary CNA 28 Apr 2022 -- U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss highlighted the need to assist Taiwan and other democracies in the Indo-Pacific with self-defense to forestall threats in the region, as she spoke to diplomats in the United Kingdom on Wednesday.
Bringing an end to impunity in Libya: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on Libya
Iran definitely collected UK payment to settle historic debt: CBI Press TV 28 Apr 2022 -- Iran has rejected media reports claiming that Tehran has yet to receive a payment made by the United Kingdom last month to settle a historic debt.
Intl rules not the rules of a small circle: Chinese FM on Truss warning China Global Times 28 Apr 2022 -- International rules should be the norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, rather than the rules of a small circle or clique, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry responded on Thursday to UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss' "warning" that China must play by international rules.
Canadian, UK lawmakers advance measures on China's repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 28 Apr 2022 -- A Canadian parliamentary committee advanced a motion to offer special immigration procedures now granted to Ukrainian refugees to Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities fleeing persecution in Xinjiang, while lawmakers in the United Kingdom moved to ban medical imports from the region in western China.
The return of geopolitics: Foreign Secretary's Mansion House speech at the Lord Mayor's 2022 Easter Banquet UK FCDO 27 Apr 2022 -- Liz Truss said that geopolitics is back, and argued for a reboot in the free world's approach to tackling global aggressors in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.
In Tit-For-Tat Move, Russia Expels Japanese, Norwegian Diplomats, Puts Sanctions On U.K. Lawmakers RFE/RL 27 Apr 2022 -- Moscow says it is expelling several Japanese and Norwegian diplomats and placing sanctions on 287 British lawmakers in retaliation for similar steps against Russians over the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.
The multidimensional challenges facing the Great Lakes region require a multidimensional response: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Great Lakes region
Foreign Secretary opens debate on the situation in Ukraine, 26 April 2022 UK FCDO 26 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss opened a debate on Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
UK boosts humanitarian support to help Ukraine's hospitals under attack Gov.UK 26 Apr 2022 -- The UK is sending more ambulances and fire engines to Ukraine as part of continued support to the country.
Hostilities have driven record levels of need in Syria: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria
Veto initiative adopted by the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 26 Apr 2022 -- UK Statement at the UN General Assembly by Ambassador Barbara Woodward following the adoption of the veto initiative
Defence Secretary statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine: 25 April 2022 UK MOD 25 Apr 2022 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine.
UK-Poland launch collaboration on cutting-edge missile system UK MOD 25 Apr 2022 -- The UK has today signed a contract with the Polish Government supporting the early introduction of Poland's future short-range air defence system, Narew.
UK Sending 20 Howitzers, Tens of Thousands of Shells to Ukraine to 'Crush Putin', Tabloid Says Sputnik 24 Apr 2022 -- The UK and its NATO allies have sent billions of dollars' worth of military equipment to Ukraine in recent months, including everything from old Soviet-era weapons clogging up the stockpiles of the Western bloc's Eastern European members, to heavy military equipment and thousands of advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems.
PM call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres: 24 April 2022 Gov.UK 24 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres this afternoon.
PM call with President Zelenskyy: 23 April 2022 Gov.UK 23 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Argentina Sanctions Israeli Oil Company Over Exploration Near Falklands, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 23 Apr 2022 -- Argentina has imposed sanctions against Israeli oil company Navitas Petroleum for exploring for hydrocarbons off the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), the country's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
UN Calls for Probes Into Escalating Violence in Occupied Palestinian Territory, Israel VOA 23 Apr 2022 -- The U.N. human rights office is calling for impartial independent investigations into weeks of escalating violence in Palestinian territory and Israel.
Support for low income countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Foreign Secretary statement UK FCDO 22 Apr 2022 -- The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement on the largest ever World Bank financial commitment to low income countries
Devastation caused by Russia's war: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 22 Apr 2022 -- UK Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown says Russia's war in Ukraine has caused devastation while Russia continues to deny their responsibility for thousands of deaths
PM Johnson: UK Training Ukrainian Soldiers to Use Armoured Vehicles Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers are training in the United Kingdom learning how to use Mastiff, Husky, and Wolfhound armored fighting vehicles, as well as having drills in Poland that involve anti-aircraft defense systems, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
UK woos India with new security partnership to push it away from Russia Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- The UK and India have agreed on a "new and expanded" defense and security partnership during British premier Boris Johnson's visit to New Delhi amid efforts to keep India away from Russia.
UK Offers India 'British Know-How' to Build its Own Advanced Fighter Jets Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The UK's offer to India to develop fighter jets domestically comes at a time when the South Asian country, the world's second largest arms importer, has been trying to reduce its defence import bills through domestic manufacturing.
Britain and India Enhance Security, Economic Ties VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- India and Britain have agreed to boost economic as well as defense ties that could eventually help New Delhi move away from its dependance on Russian arms.
Food insecurity and the global cost of Russia's war on Ukraine: UK statement at the UN UK FCDO 21 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN "Arria formula" meeting on Conflict and Hunger
New sanctions targeting Putin's war leaders UK FCDO 21 Apr 2022 -- The latest UK sanctions target the Generals committing atrocities on the front-line in Ukraine, and individuals and businesses supporting Putin's military.
UK calls for full implementation of UN mandate to improve the lives of citizens in Abyei: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan
Concerns remain over pro-CCP stance of U.K.-based Chinese community organizations Radio Free Asia 21 Apr 2022 -- Hong Kong activists based in the U.K. have repeated warnings that community groups in the county may have been infiltrated by people loyal to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), posing potential threats to incoming migrants from Hong Kong under the British National Overseas (BNO) visa scheme.
North Korea ballistic missile launch: FCDO statement UK FCDO 20 Apr 2022 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea's ballistic missile launch on 16 April.
US, Canada, UK Walk Out of G-20 Meeting Over Russia's Participation VOA 20 Apr 2022 -- Senior leaders of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom walked out of a meeting of the Group of 20 major economies on Wednesday in protest of the G-20's decision to allow Russian officials, including Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, to participate.
Finance Ministers From Western Countries Walk Out Of G20 Meeting As Russian Delegates Speak RFE/RL 20 Apr 2022 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Canadian and European counterparts on April 20 led a walkout of a meeting of Group of 20 finance officials in protest against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
UK court issues formal order to extradite Julian Assange to US Press TV 20 Apr 2022 -- A court in the United Kingdom (UK) has issued a formal order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, where he could face a lifetime in prison for espionage charges.
CISA, FBI, NSA, and International Partners Issue Advisory on Demonstrated Threats and Capabilities of Russian State-Sponsored and Cyber Criminal Actors CISA 20 Apr 2022 -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), National Cyber Security Centre New Zealand (NZ NCSC), and the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) and National Crime Agency (NCA), with contributions from industry members of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats to critical infrastructure that could impact organizations both within and beyond Ukraine.
US, Britain, Canada pledge artillery for Ukraine, leaders say Press TV 20 Apr 2022 -- The US, the UK and Canada will send more military weaponry to Ukraine, their leaders have announced as the Russian military operation reached a new phase.
UK Considers Sending 'a Handful' of Advanced Missile Launchers to Ukraine Sputnik 19 Apr 2022 -- Moscow has repeatedly cautioned that the supply of lethal weapons to Kiev authorities by Western states is a mistake, which only increases casualties.
PM call with world leaders: 19 April 2022 Gov.UK 19 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Romania, Japan, European Commission, European Council, and the NATO Secretary General
Readout of the President's Call with Allies and Partners The White House 19 Apr 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in teleconference meeting with President of the United States of America Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio, and European leaders on the war in Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 19 Apr 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Japan, the European Commission, the European Council, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to discuss collective efforts to date, assess the current situation on the ground in Ukraine, and discuss critical actions allies must undertake to effectively support Ukraine.
Israeli spyware Pegasus used to hack UK PM Johnson's office, report reveals Press TV 19 Apr 2022 -- A Canadian tech organization has found that Israel's Pegasus spyware was used against a device connected to the network of the British government, in a stunning revelation that the notorious malware has been employed against Tel Aviv's allies.
Two Captured Britons, Pro-Kremlin Ukrainian Oligarch Appear In Separate Videos Suggesting Swap RFE/RL 18 Apr 2022 -- Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Russian state TV on April 18 and asked Britain to negotiate their exchange for a pro-Kremlin Ukrainian oligarch and politician who is being held by Ukrainian authorities.
Britain Deploys Hunter-Killer Sub to Gibraltar After Russia Blacklists Johnson, Other Top Officials Sputnik 17 Apr 2022 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry slapped sanctions on Prime Minister Johnson, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Minister Ben Wallace and ten other senior UK officials on Saturday, barring them from entering Russia. The sanctions mirrored measures put in place by Britain against Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in February.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 16 April 2022 Gov.UK 16 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon.
Ukrainian Opposition Leader Medvedchuk's Wife Appeals to UK to Swap Him for Captured British Mercs Sputnik 16 Apr 2022 -- The Opposition Platform - For Life Party politician has been under house arrest since May 2021 on "treason" charges. On 12 April, the Security Service of Ukraine detained him, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky releasing a photo of the politician in handcuffs, wearing a military uniform, and with a large gash on his forehead.
UK troops on ground in Ukraine, training soldiers: Report Press TV 16 Apr 2022 -- British troops are reportedly on the ground in Kiev, training Ukrainian forces in the war with Russia.
Russia bans PM Boris Johnson, other UK officials over Ukraine war Press TV 16 Apr 2022 -- Russia has banned British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and several other top UK officials from entering the country against the backdrop of London imposing sanctions on Moscow over its military operation in Ukraine.
Johnson, Other Top U.K. Officials Banned From Entering Russia RFE/RL 16 Apr 2022 -- Russia says it has banned British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Foreign Minister Liz Truss, and several other cabinet ministers over British measures aimed at isolating Moscow over its unprovoked war against Ukraine.
Britain Imposes Sanctions On Close Associates Of Billionaire Chelsea Owner Abramovich RFE/RL 15 Apr 2022 -- Britain has sanctioned the director of the Chelsea soccer club and another associate of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for their close association with the Russian tycoon.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: UK welcomes OSCE Moscow Mechanism independent expert report UK FCDO 13 Apr 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush welcomes the publication of an independent expert report, invoked by 45 states under OSCE's Moscow Mechanism, on Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: joint statement on the OSCE Moscow Mechanism report UK FCDO 13 Apr 2022 -- Ambassador Stelian Stoian (Romania) gave a statement on behalf of 46 OSCE States reflecting that the OSCE Moscow Mechanism report confirms our fears about Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Britain Broadens Sanctions, Targets Scores Of People Including Russia-Backed Separatists In Ukraine RFE/RL 13 Apr 2022 -- Britain has announced new sanctions against scores of Russians, including family members of Russian oligarchs and the wife of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. They also target the leaders of two separatist regions in Ukraine.
UK sanctions 178 Russian separatists in breakaway regions UK FCDO 13 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Secretary announces 178 new sanctions, coordinated with the EU, targeting those who prop up Russian-backed illegal breakaway regions of Ukraine.
US to Upgrade Nuclear Arsenal Storage in UK, Possibly for Its Newest Bombs Sputnik 13 Apr 2022 -- In 2008, the US removed its B61 nuclear bombs from Lakenheath air base, ending more than a half-century of keeping a nuclear arsenal in the country. The gravity bombs were largely regarded as militarily obsolete at the time of the pullout, and prospects for further nuclear weapons disarmament were high.
Britain's military facilities being enhanced to host new US nukes: Report Press TV 13 Apr 2022 -- British underground military facilities are being upgraded for use in storing US nuclear weapons as part of an extensive nuclear arms modernization program pursued by Washington, US military budget documents show.
UK Offers Sweden Increased Military Presence Sputnik 13 Apr 2022 -- According to security policy expert Robert Dalsjö of the Swedish Defence Research Agency, a permanent presence on a rotary basis would strengthen Swedish security, but would be difficult to sell politically to the NATO-sceptical public.
Japan Denies Report About Invitation to Join AUKUS to Develop Hypersonic Weapons Sputnik 13 Apr 2022 -- Last Tuesday, the US, UK, and Australia, which formed a trilateral security alliance in September 2021, announced new cooperation on hypersonic weapons as well as other means of electronic warfare. The three countries are enhancing their defence cooperation which is believed to be designed to deter China in the Indo-Pacific.
PM call with President Biden: 12 April 2022 Gov.UK 12 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, this afternoon.
Colombia's experience shows the importance of holistic and inclusive approaches to sustaining peace UK FCDO 12 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon at the Security Council briefing on Colombia
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 12 Apr 2022
Russia's illegal war on the women and children of Ukraine — UK at UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Lord Tariq Ahmad at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine
Appalling attack on Kramatorsk railway station on 8 April 2022: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 11 Apr 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush denounces Russian rocket attacks on civilians at Kramatorsk railway station on 8 April 2022, and vows that those responsible will be held accountable.
Britain Sanctions Bosnian Serb Politicians For Pushing 'De Facto Secession' Of Republika Srpska RFE/RL 11 Apr 2022 -- Britain has announced sanctions against Bosnian Serb politicians Milorad Dodik and Zeljka Cvijanovic, accusing them of attempting to undermine the legitimacy of Bosnia-Herzegovina by pushing policies that amount to a "de facto secession."
UK announces sanctions under Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime: 11 April 2022 UK FCDO 11 Apr 2022 -- The UK government announces its first sanctions under the Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with UK Minister for Europe and North America Cleverly US Dept. of State 11 Apr 2022
UK prime minister visits Ukraine, promises to shower Kiev with military, financial aid Press TV 10 Apr 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises, during a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital Kiev, to provide the war-battered country with considerable volumes of military and financial aid.
UK prime minister visits Ukraine, promises to shower Kiev with military, financial aid Press TV 10 Apr 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises, during a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital Kiev, to provide the war-battered country with considerable volumes of military and financial aid.
British PM Praises Zelenskiy, Ukraine's Defenders During Surprise Visit To Kyiv RFE/RL 09 Apr 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived in Kyiv in a surprise visit to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in what Downing Street called a "show of solidarity" as fears grow of a possible new Russian offensive in the east of Ukraine.
Prime Minister pledges UK's unwavering support to Ukraine on visit to Kyiv: 9 April 2022 Gov.UK 09 Apr 2022 -- Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today that it was gradually restoring regulatory control of nuclear and radiation safety at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) but that the site was still lacking personnel for maintenance and repair work that was halted when Russia took control of the plant in late February, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
PM's remarks during joint clip with President Zelenskyy: 9 April 2022 Gov.UK 09 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson's remarks during a joint clip with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
UK to bolster defensive aid to Ukraine with new £100m package UK MOD 08 Apr 2022 -- The new support will include more anti-tank missiles and air defence systems, as well as loitering munitions and non-lethal aid like helmets, body armour and night vision goggles
UK sanctions target the lavish lifestyles of Putin's daughters UK FCDO 08 Apr 2022 -- New UK sanctions target the daughters of President Putin and his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Britain continues to follow US lead on sanctions, imposes penalties on Putin's daughters Press TV 08 Apr 2022 -- Britain has again followed the lead of the US, announcing the imposition of sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin's daughters as well as on the daughter of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Communiqué of the Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan US Dept. of State 08 Apr 2022 -- The text of the following communiqué was agreed upon by the Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States in Brussels, April 5, 2022.
More RAF jets to join NATO air policing mission in Romania UK MOD 08 Apr 2022 -- Two additional RAF Typhoon jets will join four already in Romania
100 extra Boxer vehicles for the British Army UK MOD 08 Apr 2022 -- Boxer armoured vehicle programme boosted to 623 vehicles as joint UK-Germany production begins in Telford, Stockport and Munich
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Meeting With U.K. National Security Adviser Sir Stephen Lovegrove DoD 07 Apr 2022
UK Defence Ministers host Ukrainian government to plan future military aid UK MOD 07 Apr 2022 -- The demonstrations of UK equipment were held on Salisbury Plain and were followed by planning for future equipment requirements.
Russia's actions in Ukraine fall far short of the standard set by the Human Rights Council: UK at UN General Assembly UK FCDO 07 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the UN General Assembly special session on Ukraine
Horrifying evidence of Russia's atrocities in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 07 Apr 2022 -- StatementUK Ambassador Neil Bush responds to horrifying reports of the barbarity of Russian forces, and highlights that sexual violence in armed conflict is a war crime.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia's War of Aggression Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 07 Apr 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.
G7 Condemns 'In Strongest Terms' Russian 'Atrocities' In Bucha RFE/RL 07 Apr 2022 -- The Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized countries has condemned "in the strongest terms" what it calls the "atrocities" committed by Russia in the town of Bucha and other areas of Ukraine.
Statement of the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group in support of the IAEA´s efforts to ensure Nuclear Safety and Security in Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Apr 2022 -- G7 leaders and ministers have condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.
Mali: The reports from Moura underline the extent of Russia's malign activity globally: UK at UN Security Council UK FCDO 07 Apr 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Mali
Concerns grow over sale of UK's largest semiconductor plant to Chinese company Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2022 -- are growing over plans by a state-backed Chinese company to acquire the U.K.'s largest semiconductor plant for U.S. $82 million, amid reports that the British government has "quietly" approved the sale despite ordering a review a year ago.
The West must show Putin its collective strength: article by Liz Truss UK FCDO 06 Apr 2022 -- Writing in the Telegraph, the Foreign Secretary says that to secure a safer, more peaceful world, we need to double down in supporting Ukraine so that it prevails.
Russia's war in Ukraine is also an attack on the security and freedom of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, 6 April 2022 UK FCDO 06 Apr 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) criticises Russian delegates for repeatedly lying in the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation and for shattering trust that underpins the European Security Architecture.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2022
UK imposes sweeping new sanctions to starve Putin's war machine UK FCDO 06 Apr 2022 -- The Foreign Secretary has today (Wednesday 6 April) announced a significant ratcheting up of UK sanctions on Russia.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with UK National Security Adviser Lovegrove US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2022
U.S., Britain, Australia to develop hypersonic missiles People's Daily 06 Apr 2022 -- The United States, Britain and Australia announced Tuesday that they will cooperate on developing hypersonic missiles.
AUKUS plans hypersonic weapons to confront China as US speeds up NATO, Asian allies' coordination Global Times 06 Apr 2022 -- As the US, the UK and Australia announced they would cooperate to develop hypersonic weapons under the framework of the new AUKUS alliance and the NATO leaders are set - for the first time ever - to discuss China's influence and "coercive policies" in its next strategic concept, analysts said that the US is making use of the Ukraine crisis to speed up the coordination of NATO and the "Asian version of NATO" to serve its purpose of containing China and keep its global hegemony, which will bring greater harm to both regional and global peace, and risk a regional arms race.
'Undermines Peace and Stability': China Condemns Move by AUKUS to Jointly Develop Hypersonic Weapons Sputnik 06 Apr 2022 -- In a joint statement on 5 April, the US, UK, and Australia announced that the three nations, which had previously signed the so-called AUKUS security pact, will be developing hypersonic weapons together. The announcement follows the first successful test of a US hypersonic glider after a series of reported failures.
China slams US-UK-Aussie pact to develop hypersonic weapons Press TV 06 Apr 2022 -- China has censured newly-announced joint efforts by the US, Britain, and Australia to develop hypersonic weapons and electronic warfare capabilities.
As Russia is forced into retreat, its brutality is laid bare: UK statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 05 Apr 2022 -- Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
OSCE calls a Special Council meeting on Russian atrocities in Irpin and Bucha: UK statement, 5 April 2022 UK FCDO 05 Apr 2022 -- UK Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls out President Putin for his brutal war of choice in Ukraine and denounces reported appalling acts perpetrated by Russian invading forces in Irpin and Bucha.
Poland and UK support for Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement to Warsaw press conference UK FCDO 05 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a press conference statement, during her visit to Poland, about UK and Polish support for Ukraine amid Putin's appalling war.
Reported massacre in Mali: UK Minister for Africa's statement UK FCDO 05 Apr 2022 -- Minister for Africa Vicky Ford gave a statement on a reported massacre in Moura, Mali, in which hundreds of people were killed.
FACT SHEET: Implementation of the Australia - United Kingdom - United States Partnership (AUKUS) The White House 05 Apr 2022
AUKUS Leaders' Level Statement The White House 05 Apr 2022
We will not rest until Putin fails and Ukraine prevails: Foreign Secretary's speech in Warsaw UK FCDO 04 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a speech at the British Embassy in Poland about stepping up our efforts to stop Putin's appalling war in Ukraine.
U.S., Britain Call For Russia's Suspension From UN Rights Council RFE/RL 04 Apr 2022 -- The United States and Britain say they are seeking the removal of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, following reports that Russian forces killed dozens of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.
First £22 million MINERVA satellite supports 100 UK jobs UK MOD 04 Apr 2022 -- The first in a network of new satellites will be designed and built in a new three-year, £22 million contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).
Prime Minister's statement on Ukraine: 3 April 2022 Gov.UK 03 Apr 2022 -- A statement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Russia's despicable attacks against innocent civilians in Irpin and Bucha.
Foreign Secretary statement on appalling acts by Russian invading forces UK FCDO 03 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Secretary statement on appalling acts by Russian invading forces in towns such as Irpin and Bucha.
U.K. PM Accuses Putin, Russia Of 'War Crimes,' Vows To Increase Sanctions, Support For Ukraine RFE/RL 03 Apr 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his country would increase sanctions on Moscow and bolster military aid to Ukraine following "despicable attacks against civilians" by Russia in Bucha and Irpin near Kyiv.
Boris Johnson Reportedly Considers Supplying Anti-Ship Missiles to Ukraine Sputnik 03 Apr 2022 -- Documents published by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak late last month revealed that the British government has already given Kiev over £100 million ($132 million) worth of weapons to help Ukrainian forces tackle Russia's ongoing special military operation.
Omicron Variant Causes Spike in COVID-19 Cases in Britain VOA 03 Apr 2022 -- Britain is experiencing a record number of COVID-19 cases, with almost 5 million people, or 1 person in every 13 infected, according to official data.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 2 April 2022 Gov.UK 02 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy this evening.
UN-brokered truce in Yemen: FCDO statement UK FCDO 01 Apr 2022 -- The UK welcomes the United Nation's two-month truce announcement on Yemen.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK Core Group statement to introduce Item 2 resolution on South Sudan UK FCDO 01 Apr 2022 -- Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the statement on behalf of a core group of Albania, Norway, the United States and the UK, the draft resolution on Advancing Human Rights in South Sudan.
OSCE Head of Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK response, 31 March 2022 UK FCDO 01 Apr 2022 -- UK Ambassador Neil Bush thanks Ambassador Kavalec for the OSCE Mission's work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including on elections, hate motivated incidents, war crimes, and gender.
UK co-hosts Afghanistan Pledging Conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's speech UK FCDO 01 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss delivered remarks virtually at the co-hosted Afghanistan Pledging Conference on 31 March 2022
Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss US Dept. of State 01 Apr 2022
UK Space Command marks one-year anniversary UK MOD 01 Apr 2022 -- UK Space Command is today marking its first anniversary following formation in April 2021.
Britain-drafted UN human rights resolution on Iran 'illegal, spiteful': Foreign Ministry Press TV 01 Apr 2022 -- Iran has categorically rejected a United Nations resolution on the human rights situation in the country, saying it has been drafted by Britain and other Western countries based on groundless claims and incorrect and spiteful information.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK cross-regional Core Group statement introduce Item 4 resolution on Syria UK FCDO 01 Apr 2022 -- Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the statement on behalf of a cross-regional Core Group of France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Turkey, the USA, and the UK.

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