October 2022 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Ending the grain initiative would unleash an "unprecedented wave of hunger and destitution" UK FCDO 31 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Situation in Ukraine 31 October 2022: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 31 Oct 2022 -- James Cleverly updated the House of Commons after Russia suspended participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative and Russian missiles again struck Ukrainian cities.
The actions of the Belarusian state endangered the safety and security of a commercial passenger aircraft and the lives of all those onboard UK FCDO 31 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing by the President of the ICAO Council on the event involving Ryanair flight FR4978 in Belarus Airspace on 23 May 2021
UK gas shortage: Fears grow as just several days' supply left Press TV 30 Oct 2022 -- British Gas, a subsidiary of Britain's largest energy supplier Centrica has warned that it has about a week's worth of gas left in its storage facilities amid an energy crunch across Europe.
UK Reportedly Axes Construction of New National Flagship to Save Money Sputnik 30 Oct 2022 -- The new UK government has abandoned plans to build a new national flagship for the Royal Navy to cut budget spending, a British media outlet reported on Sunday, citing a senior government source.
Britain Denies Russian Military's Claim That U.K. Navy Blew Up Nord Stream Pipelines RFE/RL 29 Oct 2022 -- Britain on October 29 denied a Russian Defense Ministry claim that British Navy personnel blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines last month, saying the accusation is the latest "invented story" put out by Moscow.
UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting: UK Foreign Secretary's speech UK FCDO 29 Oct 2022 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly delivered a speech at the Special Meeting of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee on Saturday 29 October 2022.
Foreign Secretary calls on global community to fight terrorism UK FCDO 29 Oct 2022 -- Foreign Secretary: "We must starve terrorists of the finance and emerging technologies that will cause death and destruction around the world"
PM call with President Macron of France: 28 October 2022 Gov.UK 28 Oct 2022
Armed Forces to benefit from £45 million contract for life-saving explosive devices protection system UK MOD 28 Oct 2022 -- Soldiers, vehicles and UK military bases to receive innovative digital protection against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) through a £45 million contract.
North Korea ballistic missile tests: FCDO statement UK FCDO 28 Oct 2022 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea's ballistic missile tests on 28 October.
How much more of Russia's nonsense do we have to endure: UK Statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Ukraine and Biological Weapons
Continuing the Security Council's commitment to peace in Colombia UK FCDO 27 Oct 2022 -- Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki on the renewal of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia's mandate
Report by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK response, October 2022 UK FCDO 27 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Bush commends efforts by OSCE's Parliamentary Assembly, and stresses that parliamentarians play a crucial role in ensuring sustained support for Ukraine.
Putin is resorting to more cruel, brutal, deadly methods in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 27 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Bush marks eight months since Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, which has caused immense suffering, destruction and loss.
Russia and Iran have been caught red-handed violating resolution 2231: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Time to seize this momentum and deliver positive change for the people of Abyei UK FCDO 27 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Abyei and UNISFA
PM call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: 27 October 2022 Gov.UK 27 Oct 2022
PM call with Prime Minister Modi: 27 October 2022 Gov.UK 27 Oct 2022
PM call with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: 27 October 2022 Gov.UK 27 Oct 2022
Andriy Yermak had a phone call with advisors to the President of the United States, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of France President of Ukraine 26 Oct 2022
PM call with President Ursula von der Leyen: 26 October 2022 Gov.UK 26 Oct 2022
PM call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 26 October 2022 Gov.UK 26 Oct 2022
Defence Secretary meets Turkish counterpart at SAHA Expo in Istanbul UK MOD 26 Oct 2022 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with his Turkish counterpart Defence Minister Hulusi Akar in Istanbul.
Sunak Is Appointed As U.K. PM And Vows Support For Ukraine; Kremlin Says It Expects No 'Positive Changes' RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- Newly appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to support Ukraine to the "conclusion" of its battle to repel invading Russian troops as the Kremlin said it sees "no grounds" for a positive shift in relations with the United Kingdom.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
Sunak becomes British PM after meeting King Charles III People's Daily 26 Oct 2022 -- Rishi Sunak became Britain's new prime minister on Tuesday after meeting King Charles III in Buckingham Palace, where the monarch asked him to form a government after the resignation of Liz Truss.
Rishi Sunak appointed UK's PM, vows to fix Truss' 'mistakes' Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Rishi Sunak has taken office as Britain's third prime minister within 50 days, saying he was appointed to fix the errors made by his predecessor, Liz Truss, who was forced to resign after only 44 days in office and causing widespread market turbulence.
Rishi Sunak's first speech as Prime Minister: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
Liz Truss's final speech as Prime Minister: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
PM call with President Biden: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
Syria and Russia have long used disinformation to deflect attention from appalling war crimes committed by the Assad regime UK FCDO 25 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on chemical weapons in Syria.
Russian and regime intransigence continues to preclude progress in Syria UK FCDO 25 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the political and humanitarian situation in Syria
Statement on the Chief of the Defence Staff's call with the Russian Chief of the General Staff UK MOD 24 Oct 2022 -- A statement on the Chief of the Defence Staff's call with the Russian Chief of the General Staff, General of the Army Valery Vasilyevich Gerasimov.
Rishi Sunak Named UK Prime Minister as Penny Mordaunt Pulls Out of Race Sputnik 24 Oct 2022 -- After Boris Johnson pulled out of the race to Downing Street, 10, on Sunday, former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak emerged as a favourite to replace Liz Truss, who resigned as former Conservative party leader and Prime Minister amid economic turmoil.
Britain Faces Challenge to Rebuild Global Image Amid Political Chaos VOA 24 Oct 2022 -- Former chancellor Rishi Sunak won the backing of Conservative Party lawmakers Monday to become Britain's new prime minister, following the resignation last week of Liz Truss, who spent under two months in office.
Looking towards the mandate renewal of the UN Support Mission In Libya UK FCDO 24 Oct 2022 -- Statement from Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on Libya
Joint Statement on Ukraine US Dept. of State 23 Oct 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, and the United Kingdom.
Statement on Defence Secretary's call with Russian Defence Minister UK MOD 23 Oct 2022 -- Statement on Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's call with the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Boris Johnson drops out of race for UK premiership Press TV 24 Oct 2022 -- Former British prime minister Boris Johnson cancels his second run for the country's premiership, only a couple of days after announcing his candidacy.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace DoD 23 Oct 2022
Iran Foreign Ministry censures EU-UK statement IRNA 22 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has categorically condemned a statement issued by the European Union (EU) and Britain, which claimed that Iran-made drones are being used in Ukraine war.
Iran strongly condemns UK, EU's new sanctions on Tehran under baseless excuses ISNA 22 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Saturday strongly condemned the imposition of new sanctions on Tehran by the EU's Foreign Affairs Council and the UK government under false and baseless excuses.
3 European Missions to UN Urge Probe of Drone Use in Ukraine VOA 21 Oct 2022 -- France, Germany and Britain called Friday for the United Nations to investigate allegations that Russia is using Iranian drones for attacks in Ukraine.
Truss resigns, becomes shortest-serving UK PM People's Daily 21 Oct 2022 -- United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Thursday after just a little over six weeks in office and thus became the shortest-serving prime minister in the country's history.
UK PM Truss resigns, new leader expected next week People's Daily 21 Oct 2022 -- United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Thursday after just a little over six weeks in office and thus became the shortest-serving prime minister in the country's history.
UK Expects Waiver of Chinese Consul's Diplomatic Immunity in Dragging Incident VOA 21 Oct 2022 -- Britain expects China to waive diplomatic immunity for officials if the U.K. police determine there are grounds to charge them for an attack on a Hong Kong protester, a British Foreign Office minister said on Thursday.
Putin stands alone on the international stage: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 20 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Bush says the world will not stand by as Russia tramples on obligations enshrined in the UN Charter, and as it disregards OSCE principles and commitments.
Prime Minister Liz Truss's statement in Downing Street: 20 October 2022 Gov.UK 20 Oct 2022 -- "I recognise though, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party. I have therefore spoken to His Majesty The King to notify him that I am resigning as Leader of the Conservative Party."
British PM Liz Truss Resigns After Just Six Weeks in Office VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after just 44 days in office, prompted by an economic plan that sent financial markets into a tailspin, led to shake-ups in her Cabinet and divided her ruling Conservative Party.
Truss Was a Good Partner, Biden Says on British PM Resignation VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday called British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who is stepping down from office after just six weeks of her turbulent tenure, a "good partner" in supporting Ukraine to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss of the United Kingdom The White House 20 Oct 2022
UK home secretary resigns, notes "serious concerns" over Truss gov't People's Daily 20 Oct 2022 -- Suella Braverman, home secretary of the United Kingdom (UK), resigned on Wednesday after breaching a security rule. However, she also noted her "serious concerns" about the direction of Prime Minister Liz Truss's government.
Liz Truss resigns as British prime minister after Conservative revolt Press TV 20 Oct 2022 -- Liz Truss, the embattled British prime minister, has resigned, just six weeks after she was appointed the prime minister.
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Announces Resignation Sputnik 20 Oct 2022 -- Just six weeks in to her premiership, Liz Truss was already under pressure to quit as her response to the energy crisis — provoked by sanctions on Russia — caused a run on the pound sterling and government bonds.
Retired RAF Pilots Warned About Training Chinese Military Pilots VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- The British Defense Ministry says it is seeking to ensure retired members of the British Royal Air Force who were recruited via a South African company to train pilots in China's People's Liberation Army are fully aware of the risk of prosecution under the Official Secrets Act.
Britain Says Russian Warplane Fired Missile Close To U.K. Spy Aircraft Over Black Sea RFE/RL 20 Oct 2022 -- A Russian fighter jet last month released a missile near an unarmed British spy plane in international airspace over the Black Sea, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told Parliament on October 20.
UK: Russian jet fired missile near British spy plane over Black Sea Press TV 20 Oct 2022 -- Britain's Defense Secretary Ben Wallace says a Russian aircraft fired a missile in the vicinity of an unarmed British spy plane over the Black Sea.
EU, U.K. Announce Sanctions Over Iran's Drone Deliveries To Russia RFE/RL 20 Oct 2022 -- The European Union and Britain have slapped sanctions on Iranian individuals and a weapons company that they say have supplied Iranian kamikaze drones to Russia that have been used in its wave of air strikes on Ukrainian civilian and infrastructure targets.
UK sanctions Iran over kamikaze Russian drones UK FCDO 20 Oct 2022 -- The UK is implementing new sanctions on Iranian individuals and business responsible for supplying Russia with kamikaze drones used to bombard Ukraine.
Iran imposes sanctions on British officials, institutes for "backing terrorism" People's Daily 20 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a number of British institutes and individuals for "supporting terrorism and terrorist groups, promoting and instigating terrorism, violence and hate-mongering and violation of human rights."
IRGC chief warns US, UK, Saudi Arabia against interfering in Iran's domestic affairs Press TV 20 Oct 2022 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly warned against any foreign interference in the country's domestic affairs, saying the enemies will receive a severe blow should they make any move against the Iranian nation.
Statement of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan UK FCDO 19 Oct 2022 -- This statement is endorsed by the following members of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan: United Kingdom, Qatar, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Chad, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United States
On Russia's Acquisition of UAVs from Iran US Dept. of State 19 Oct 2022 -- "Today, the United States joined the United Kingdom and France in raising the issue of Iran's transfer of UAVs to Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where Council members received expert briefings from the UN Secretariat on reports of the transfer of these dangerous weapons."
Russia's horrendous attacks on civilians continue: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 19 Oct 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Putin and Russia's military leadership are resorting to new depths of depravity against the Ukrainian people.
Multilateral exercise Sama-Sama Lumbas 2022 concludes US Navy 19 Oct 2022 -- Combined Philippine-U.S. and Philippine-Australian exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas 2022 concluded Oct. 18 following eight days of in-person and at-sea engagements with military personnel from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom in Cebu City, Philippines and the Sulu Sea.
PM call with President Macron of France: 18 October 2022 Gov.UK 19 Oct 2022
Britain and Australia plan steps to stop China hiring their pilots Radio Free Asia 19 Oct 2022 -- The British defense ministry is "taking immediate steps to deter and penalize" the recruitment of former U.K. military pilots by China for training, which experts say could pose serious security risks in the Asia-Pacific region and the South China Sea.
UK government sued over forced-labor imports from Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 19 Oct 2022 -- Britain's government will appear in court at the end of October to answer charges it has failed to block products made with forced labor in China's northwestern region of Xinjiang from entering the UK, rights groups said in a statement Wednesday.
China lodges representations to UK over illegal entry to Chinese Consulate-General in Manchester Global Times 19 Oct 2022 -- Some people maliciously harassed and illegally entered the Chinese Consulate-General in Manchester, injuring Chinese staff and threatening the safety of the Chinese diplomatic premises, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday, noting that China has lodged representations to the UK.
The normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia remains vital UK FCDO 18 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo
Mali's actions and statements call into question its commitment to partnership with the UN UK FCDO 18 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Quarterly Briefing on Mali
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace DoD 18 Oct 2022
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace The White House 18 Oct 2022
UK May Prosecute Former Military Pilots Training Chinese Officers - Defense Ministry Sputnik 18 Oct 2022 -- The United Kingdom warns of the risk of prosecution former UK military pilots that train Chinese servicemen and sees the practice as undermining the UK's defense advantage, the defense ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
UK to Change Law to Prevent Ex-RAF Pilots From Being 'Recruited' to Train Chinese Military Sputnik 18 Oct 2022 -- Earlier, UK officials expressed "concern and disapproval" amid reports that some former RAF pilots were being offered up to $270,000 to teach the Chinese military about "the capabilities" of the Royal Air Force.
Former UK Military Pilots Reportedly Being 'Headhunted' by Chinese Military Sputnik 18 Oct 2022 -- China's President Xi Jinping has been eyeing a "modernization" of the People's Liberation Army by 2035. On Sunday, the Chinese leader promised to "never renounce the use of force" in his quest for "peaceful" reunification with Taiwan.
U.S., British Sanctions Implementation Authorities Aim To Deepen Russia Cooperation RFE/RL 17 Oct 2022 -- The United States and Britain will increase their cooperation on sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, top officials for the two countries' sanctions authorities have said.
UK mired in chaos, as Truss fights for survival after just 40 days as PM Global Times 17 Oct 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, who has been in office for just about 40 days, is fighting for her political survival as more than 100 members of parliament (MPs) belonging to her Conservative Party are threatening to force her to step down as early as this week, amid the discontent over her chaotic economic strategy and pressure from the opposition Labour Party.
UK Defense Chief Could Resign If New Chancellor Refuses to Boost Military Spending Sputnik 15 Oct 2022 -- UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace could resign if new Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt decides against increasing military spending, Sky News reported on Saturday, citing sources.
PM press conference opening remarks: 14 October 2022 Gov.UK 14 Oct 2022
North Korea ballistic missile launch: FCDO statement UK FCDO 14 Oct 2022 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea's ballistic missile launch on 14 October.
Russia's needless war has inflicted suffering on too many: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 13 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Neil Bush denounces Russia's ongoing and indefensible attacks against civilians across Ukraine, and commends human rights defenders.
UK to give air defence missiles to help Ukraine defend against rockets UK MOD 13 Oct 2022 -- The UK will donate hundreds more air defence missiles to Ukraine, including AMRAAM rockets which are capable of shooting down cruise missiles.
UK to supply Ukraine with advanced air defense missiles Press TV 13 Oct 2022 -- Britain will supply Ukraine with advanced air defense missiles capable of shooting down cruise projectiles, following Russian strikes on Kiev and other Ukrainian cities in recent days, UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace says.
Report from the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK response, October 2022 UK FCDO 13 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Neil Bush thanks Head of OSCE's Mission to Kosovo, Ambassador Davenport, for their work including on strengthening Kosovo's institutions.
Refusal to extend the truce threatens to dismantle the foundation built for a negotiated peace settlement in Yemen UK FCDO 13 Oct 2022 -- Statement by UK Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 13 Oct 2022 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Minister of Defense Receives Phone Call from British Secretary of State for Defense SPA 13 Oct 2022 -- Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, received a phone call today from the British Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace.
Putin is losing on the battlefield: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 12 Oct 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) stresses that, when Putin is losing on the battlefield, he takes the war to the Ukrainian people instead.
G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors´ Statement on the global economic impact of Russia´s war of aggression against Ukraine and G7 support to Ukraine US Treasury 12 Oct 2022 -- "We, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met in Washington D.C. We were honoured to be joined by the Ukrainian Finance Minister. We were also joined by the Heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Financial Stability Board."
Renewed momentum on peace in Colombia: UK statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Oct 2022 -- Statement by UK Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia
Philippine-U.S. and Philippine-Australian exercises combine, Sama Sama-Lumbas kicks off US Navy 12 Oct 2022 -- Military personnel from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom kicked off exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas in Cebu, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2022.
China denies its technological advances are a global threat Radio Free Asia 12 Oct 2022 -- China has rejected warnings from Britain's cyber spy chief that Beijing's exploitation of important technologies is threatening global security, with a Chinese media outlet claiming GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming "talked rubbish."
Ukraine's civilians are paying the price for Russia's barbaric actions: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 11 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia's intense barrage of missile attacks on Kyiv and across Ukraine, including Lviv, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia.
G7 Statement on Ukraine, 11 October 2022 The White House 11 Oct 2022
U.K. Businessman Graham Bonham-Carter Indicted for Sanctions Evasion Benefitting Russian Oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska US Dept. of Justice 11 Oct 2022 -- A U.K. national was arrested today for conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian Oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska and wire fraud in connection with funding U.S. properties purchased by Deripaska and efforts to expatriate Deripaska's artwork in the United States through misrepresentations. The U.S. government will seek his extradition to the United States. Deripaska was previously charged with U.S. sanctions violations in an indictment unsealed on Sept. 29.
U.K. Businessman Who Worked For Russian Oligarch Arrested For Alleged Sanctions Violations RFE/RL 11 Oct 2022 -- A British businessman has been arrested on charges that he helped Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska violate U.S. sanctions, the U.S. Justice Department said on October 11.
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Quad Meeting With France, Germany, and the United Kingdom DoD 10 Oct 2022
U.K. Sanctions Iran's Morality Police; Gunfire Heard As Protesters Clash With Security Forces RFE/RL 10 Oct 2022 -- The United Kingdom has sanctioned senior Iranian security officials, as well as the country's notorious morality police, as a fourth week of protests over the death of a woman in custody saw further clashes with police.
UK sanctions Iranian 'Morality Police' and senior security officials UK FCDO 10 Oct 2022 -- The UK has imposed sanctions on Iran's so-called 'Morality Police' and senior security and political figures.
UK Frigate Seizes $45 Million Illegal Drug Shipment US Navy 09 Oct 2022 -- A frigate from the United Kingdom Royal Navy seized 870 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated $45 million from a fishing vessel in the Middle East, Oct. 2.
US and UK warships hold sea drone drills in Persian Gulf Press TV 09 Oct 2022 -- American and British naval forces have carried out military and reconnaissance drills in the Persian Gulf involving Saildrone Explorer unmanned vessels, the US Navy's Fifth Fleet has announced.
North Korea ballistic missile launch: FCDO statement UK FCDO 09 Oct 2022 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea's ballistic missile launch on 8 October.
UN Human Rights Council 51: UK statement on Russia resolution UK FCDO 07 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Simon Manley, Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the following Explanation of Vote on the resolution calling for the establishment of a Special Rapporteur to investigate the human rights situation in Russia.
UN Human Rights Council 51: UK General Comment on Afghanistan UK FCDO 07 Oct 2022 -- The UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, underlines the UK's support for the Special Rapporteur's work on Afghanistan at the UN Human Rights Council.
NATO ships participate in UK Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 NATO 07 Oct 2022 -- NORTH SEA -- Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) are operating in the North Sea in preparation for exercise Joint Warrior 22-2.
U.S., UK Navies Conduct Unmanned Exercise in Arabian Gulf US Navy 07 Oct 2022 -- Naval forces from the United States and United Kingdom conducted a bilateral exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 7, which featured the use of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence to enhance maritime monitoring by crewed ships and operators ashore.
£34 million boost to frigate weapon systems sustains 150 UK jobs UK MOD 07 Oct 2022 -- Weapon systems on board the Royal Navy's Type 23 frigates will be upgraded in a £34 million contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence.
UN Human Rights Council 51: General remarks on human rights in Xinjiang UK FCDO 07 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Simon Manley delivered a general remark after a vote on the situation of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China.
Latest developments between Armenia and Azerbaijan: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 06 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Neil Bush urges all allegations of mistreatment, abuse and summary killings be urgently and fully investigated.
Humanitarian situation in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 06 Oct 2022 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown stresses at Warsaw Human Dimension Conference that Russia's actions have had terrible consequences for the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
UK is appalled by Russia's flouting of international law: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 06 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador Bush says that President Putin's illegal annexation attempts are yet another brazen attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Prime Minister urges Europe to 'stand firm' against Russian aggression ahead of regional summit Gov.UK 06 Oct 2022 -- The Prime Minister will urge leaders to stand united in the face of Russian aggression as Europe faces "its biggest crisis since the Second World War", when she addresses a regional summit in the Czech Republic today [6th October].
Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Heads of Navy from France, Italy, and U.K. US Navy Press Release 06 Oct 2022 -- Chief of Naval Operations Spokesperson Cmdr. Courtney Hillson provided the following readout:
North Korea ballistic missile test: FCDO statement UK FCDO 06 Oct 2022 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea's ballistic missile test on 6 October.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with UK Minister for the Americas Jesse Norman US Dept. of State 06 Oct 2022
UK-France Joint Statement: 6 October 2022 Gov.UK 06 Oct 2022 -- Prime Minister Liz Truss and President Emmanuel Macron met in the margins of the first Summit of the European Political Community in Prague.
Putin's illegal war of choice is failing: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 05 Oct 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) condemns Russian attempts to hide the truth of Putin's appalling and failing illegal invasion of Ukraine.
UN Human Rights Council 51: UK Statement for the Interactive dialogue on the report of the OHCHR on Myanmar UK FCDO 05 Oct 2022 -- The UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, delivered a statement on the Myanmar regime's access to weapons and arms.
Diplomacy is the only route to sustained peace on the Korean peninsula: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 05 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on North Korea
North Korea Intermediate-range ballistic missile launch: Minister for Asia statement UK FCDO 04 Oct 2022
UN Human Rights Council 51: UK statement following Putin's annexation of four Ukrainian regions UK FCDO 03 Oct 2022 -- The UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, underlines the UK's support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity in a statement at the UN Human Rights Council.
Landmark agreements strengthen UK-Poland defence relations UK MOD 04 Oct 2022 -- The UK will enhance Poland's military capability and strengthen the defence relationship between the two countries, following the signing of two major defence equipment agreements.
UN Human Rights Council 51: Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Oral Update on Ukraine UK FCDO 04 Oct 2022 -- The UK Permanent Representative to the UK in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement on the High Commissioner's Oral Update on Ukraine.
Joint statement by Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force UK MOD 03 Oct 2022 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met virtually with ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations to discuss attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
North Korea ballistic missile launch: FCDO statement UK FCDO 03 Oct 2022
Responsible space behaviours: the UK commits not to destructively test direct ascent anti-satellite missiles UK FCDO 03 Oct 2022 -- The UK government made a statement today, committing not to destructively test direct ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missiles.

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