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February 2023 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- United Kingdom - Javelin Missiles DSCA 28 Feb 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Javelin Missiles for an estimated cost of $125.13 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- The people of Syria deserve a sustainable, inclusive and just peace UK FCDO 28 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Syria
- UK, EU reach new post-Brexit deal for N. Ireland People's Daily 28 Feb 2023 -- The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) concluded on Monday a new post-Brexit trade arrangement for Northern Ireland.
- Pledging Conference on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen: Minister for Europe statement UK FCDO 27 Feb 2023 -- The Minister for Europe pledged further support to provide lifesaving health care and nutrition services for severely malnourished children
- Statement from President Joe Biden on the Windsor Framework The White House 27 Feb 2023
- A new way forward on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework European Commission 27 Feb 2023 -- Today, the European Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom reached a political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework. This constitutes a comprehensive set of joint solutions aimed at addressing, in a definitive way, the practical challenges faced by citizens and businesses in Northern Ireland, thereby providing them with lasting certainty and predictability.
- Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Sunak European Commission 27 Feb 2023
- Questions and Answers: political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework, a new way forward for the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland European Commission 27 Feb 2023
- Britain, EU strike Brexit deal for Northern Ireland Press TV 27 Feb 2023 -- Britain and the European Union have reached a new agreement to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol, a key sticking point in the post-Brexit trading arrangement.
- Windsor Framework unveiled to fix problems of the Northern Ireland Protocol Gov.UK 27 Feb 2023 -- The Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President, replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, providing a new legal and UK constitutional framework.
- PM speech on the Windsor Framework: February 2023 Gov.UK 27 Feb 2023
- Oral statement to Parliament - PM statement to the House of Commons: 27 Feb 2023 Gov.UK 27 Feb 2023
- UN Human Rights Council, February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 27 Feb 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly called on Russia to immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine and restore human rights, within its own borders and outside.
- Libyan power-holders must compromise and agree the conditions for elections: UK Statement in the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Libya
- UK: Russia Running Low on Iranian Drones VOA 25 Feb 2023 -- Russia has likely depleted its supply of Iranian one-way-attack uncrewed aerial vehicles or OWA-UAVs, the British Defense Ministry said Saturday in an intelligence update.
- UN Security Council session on Ukraine, 24 February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 24 Feb 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke at a United Nations Security Council session to reaffirm UK support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's illegal invasion.
- At the one year mark of Russia's invasion, UK support for Ukraine will never be time-limited: Foreign Secretary James Cleverly statement at the UN UK FCDO 24 Feb 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement at the UN Security Council open debate on Ukraine
- OSCE Reinforced Special Permanent Council 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 24 Feb 2023 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says that the UK stands with Ukraine to achieve a just and enduring peace, rooted in the principles of the OSCE and United Nations.
- Foreign Secretary urges international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes UK FCDO 24 Feb 2023 -- James Cleverly addresses the UN Security Council in New York, calling on international partners to support Ukraine, 1 year on since Russia's illegal invasion.
- PM call with G7 leaders on Ukraine anniversary: 24 February 2023 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2023 -- The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to G7 leaders to mark a year since the unjustified invasion of Ukraine.
- G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 24 Feb 2023
- President of Ukraine takes part in meeting of G7 leaders via video link President of Ukraine 24 Feb 2023
- The 3rd ROK-UK Cyber Dialogue Held in Seoul UK FCDO 24 Feb 2023 -- The 3rd Republic of Korea (ROK)-United Kingdom (UK) Cyber Dialogue was held in Seoul on Friday, February 10th.
- New sanctions ban every item Russia is using on the battlefield UK FCDO 24 Feb 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary announced a new package of sanctions, including export bans on every item Ukraine has found Russia using on the battlefield to date.
- Recognising the EU's role in addressing global challenges and supporting Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Feb 2023 -- Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on EU-UN cooperation.
- Ukraine resolution underlines the need for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace: UK Statement at General Assembly UK FCDO 23 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at General Assembly Special Session on Ukraine
- UK Sets Up Secret Task Force to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine: Report Sputnik 23 Feb 2023 -- The UK Ministry of Defense has established a secret task force to purchase ammunition for Ukraine, especially Soviet-made weapons, American media reported on Thursday, citing documents it obtained and people familiar with the matter.
- UK Defense Chief Ready to Send More Tanks to Ukraine to Replace Losses as Army Runs Critically Low Sputnik 23 Feb 2023 -- Britain has already committed 14 of its 227 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in support of the NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.
- UK announces new food security support for Yemen UK FCDO 23 Feb 2023 -- The UK announces new UK food security support for Yemen as Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to food and fuel price increases.
- New UK plan launched to protect women and girls in conflict UK FCDO 23 Feb 2023 -- The UK government launches the new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security to reduce the impact of conflict, and other global threats, on women.
- Support for Libyan Elections US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2023 -- "Today, the United States hosted the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, and senior officials from Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Türkiye, the UAE, and the UK, to discuss the Libyan people's demand for presidential and parliamentary elections."
- PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 22 February 2023 Gov.UK 22 Feb 2023
- Putin has badly miscalculated in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 22 Feb 2023 -- UK military adviser, Ian Stubbs, says that 1 year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Putin is losing strategically and at enormous cost to the Russian military.
- Russian Security Council initiative an attempt to distract from ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK Statement in the Security Council UK FCDO 22 Feb 2023 -- Statement delivered by Thomas Phipps at the United Nations Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
- UK encourages Somalia's leadership to translate agreements into tangible outcomes: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Somalia
- UK leads Western Europe's largest cyber warfare exercise UK MOD 22 Feb 2023 -- The largest Western Europe-led cyber exercise has taken place in Tallinn with 34 teams from 11 countries, including Ukraine, taking part in a live-fire cyber battle.
- Tehran summons UK envoy over 'baseless' anti-Iran charges Press TV 22 Feb 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British interim chargé d'affaires in Tehran to protest the UK government's policy of leveling unfounded accusations against the Islamic Republic and promoting Iranophobia.
- Iran imposes sanctions on entities, individuals from EU, UK IRNA 22 Feb 2023 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement declaring the imposition of sanctions on eight British individuals as well as 13 entities and 15 individuals from the European Union.
- Iran slaps "retaliatory" sanctions on EU, British individuals, entities People's Daily 22 Feb 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry imposed Tuesday new sanctions on several individuals and entities of the European Union and Britain for "supporting terrorism and inciting violence."
- Amidst ongoing human rights violations, the UK urges parties across Central Africa to work towards a peace process UK FCDO 21 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Central Africa
- Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence; Discusses ways to enhance defence industrial cooperation India PIB 21 Feb 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Mr Ben Wallace on February 21, 2023. The conversation was cordial, positive and focused on future growth of the bilateral defence relationship. Both Ministers discussed a wide range of defence and security issues, including regional developments and the Indo-Pacific.
- Ukraine: Foreign Secretary opens General Debate, February 2023 UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary gave a speech opening the General Debate on Ukraine to the House today, 20 February 2023.
- The UK stands ready to facilitate discussions and dialogue between Israelis and the Palestinians: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the Middle East
- Recent North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on North Korea
- North Korea missile tests: FCDO response, 20 February 2023 UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson comments on the recent missile tests carried out by North Korea on 20 February 2023.
- Foreign Secretary's call with China Foreign Minister Qin Gang, February 2023 UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Monday 20 February.
- HMS Anson departs Barrow-in-Furness UK MOD 19 Feb 2023 -- HMS Anson, the fifth Astute Class submarine, has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde.
- Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom The White House 19 Feb 2023
- Ukraine to Receive Modern Fighter Jets Only When Hostilities End Sputnik 18 Feb 2023 -- Ukraine will receive cutting-edge fighter jets such as Eurofighter Typhoon only after the end of hostilities in the country, UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace told German weekly on Saturday.
- UK Prime Minister to Urge Western Countries to Boost Military Support for Kiev, Report Says Sputnik 18 Feb 2023 -- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during his speech at the Munich Security Conference this weekend, will call on Ukraine's allies to "double down" on sending advanced capabilities to Kiev, a British newspaper reported.
- Statement by Hayashi Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in his capacity as chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Munich Security Conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Feb 2023 -- The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union met for the first time under the Japanese presidency in 2023 and underlined their commitment to upholding the international order based on the rule of law.
- Joint statement by the President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak at the Munich Security Conference today European Commission 18 Feb 2023 -- President of the Commission von der Leyen and Prime Minister Sunak updated one another on their discussions with President Zelensky last week. They agreed on the importance of giving Ukraine the military momentum they need to secure victory against tyranny.
- PM meeting with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden and President Niinisto of Finland: 18 February 2023 Gov.UK 18 Feb 2023
- British soldiers lead joint desert training exercise with Oman UK MOD 18 Feb 2023 -- Troops perfected their battle-winning tactics during a two-week exercise alongside the Royal Army of Oman - a key partner in the Gulf
- PM meeting with Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: 18 February 2023 Gov.UK 18 Feb 2023
- PM speech at Munich Security Conference - 18 February 2023 Gov.UK 18 Feb 2023
- PM meeting with the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: February 18 2023 Gov.UK 18 Feb 2023
- PM meeting with US Vice President Harris: 18 February 2023 Gov.UK 18 Feb 2023
- Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 18 Feb 2023
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with E3 Counterparts on Iran at Munich Security Conference US Dept. of State 18 Feb 2023
- Almost a year on from Russia's illegal invasion, there is no sign of it ending the war in Ukraine: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine
- Defence Secretary addresses Munich security conference following meeting with JEF counterparts UK MOD 17 Feb 2023 -- Attending the opening day of the Munich Security Conference today, the Defence Secretary urged attendees to continue supporting Ukraine with military aid.
- Russia's actions have left over 21.8 million people in humanitarian need: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 16 Feb 2023 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown commends UNHCR's work during this unprecedented year of humanitarian need, including in response to Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The UK will support a better future for Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 16 Feb 2023 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown says that the UK, together with partners, will accelerate efforts to ensure Ukraine wins the war and secures a just and lasting peace.
- Ukraine to receive multi-million pound capability boost from international fund UK MOD 15 Feb 2023 -- The boost to Ukraine's defence capability includes drones, ammunition, air defence, and electronic warfare
- Putin has limited options to sustain his war on Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 15 Feb 2023 -- Ian Stubbs says Russia is suffering its highest casualty rate since the invasion began, but Putin could stop his needless sacrifice of thousands more Russians.
- Joint Declaration of the Defence Ministers of Canada, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom Canada 15 Feb 2023 -- "We, the Ministers of Defence of the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Host Nations, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and the respective Framework Nations, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany reaffirm our commitment to protecting our populations and those of our Allies. We will continue to significantly strengthen the Deterrence and Defence of the Baltic Region as part of NATO's Collective Defence obligations."
- Scotland's First Minister quits, admits she is too divisive for independence Press TV 15 Feb 2023 -- Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Scottish First Minister on Wednesday after eight years in the post, admitting she had become a polarising figure for voters and was too divisive to fight for an independent Scotland.
- £400 million contract to operate military satellite communications system supports 400 UK jobs UK MOD 15 Feb 2023 -- Babcock has been awarded a six-year contract to manage and operate Skynet, the MOD's military satellite communications system.
- Sweden, 17 NATO States Agree on Joint Use of Satellite Networks: UK Defense Ministry Sputnik 15 Feb 2023 -- Sweden and 17 NATO countries have signed a declaration of intention on the joint use of satellite networks to improve surveillance from space at NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels, the UK Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
- NATO defence ministers to discuss accelerated support to Ukraine ahead of anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion UK MOD 14 Feb 2023 -- The first meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in 2023 will focus on how to sustain and accelerate military support for Ukraine
- Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the Israeli Settlement Announcement US Dept. of State 14 Feb 2023 -- Following is the text of a Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States:
- UK presents evidence of Iranian violations of UN resolutions UK FCDO 13 Feb 2023 -- UK presents evidence of Iranian weapons proliferation violations
- Steps to prevent the worst consequences of climate change impacting future peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 14 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open debate on sea-level rise
- More must be done to prevent grave violations against children: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 13 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on children in armed conflict
- British weapons could be made in Ukraine: Report Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- British defense industry executives have discussed plans with their counterparts in Kiev to set up joint ventures to manufacture weapons and vehicles locally in Ukraine, a report says.
- London, Kiev Negotiating Plans for Production of UK Weapons in Ukraine, Media Reports Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- UK defense industry officials are discussing with their Ukrainian counterparts plans for the production of British weapons in Ukraine, which would mark the deepening of Kiev's ties with both London and NATO, British newspaper reported on Sunday.
- No amount of disinformation can rewrite Russia's lies and deceit: UK delegation to the OSCE UK FCDO 10 Feb 2023 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown says Russia has waged a campaign of disinformation throughout the build up to their illegal invasion and in the months since.
- UK Lawmakers Demand Cancellation of Visit by Xinjiang Official Accused in Uyghur Genocide VOA 10 Feb 2023 -- A group of British members of Parliament are calling on the government to cancel a planned visit by Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, due to his alleged involvement in what has been described as Uyghur genocide.
- Putin's actions set Russia on a path of destruction and isolation: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 09 Feb 2023 -- Ian Stubbs says that giving Ukraine the support it needs to push Russia out of its sovereign territory is the swiftest and only path to peace.
- Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's bilateral meeting with UK Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey US Air Force 09 Feb 2023 -- Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with United Kingdom Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey Feb. 8 at the Pentagon to discuss strengthening U.S.-U.K. cooperation on a range of shared air and space priorities.
- Britain, U.S. Jointly Announce Sanctions Against Seven Russians Over Cybercrime RFE/RL 09 Feb 2023 -- Britain and the United States have announced sanctions against seven Russians accused of running a notorious hacking gang that launched ransomware attacks against businesses, schools, and hospitals in both countries and elsewhere in the world.
- Taking Joint Action Against Cybercriminals US Dept. of State 09 Feb 2023 -- The United States and the United Kingdom are taking coordinated action today targeting cybercriminals who launched assaults against our critical infrastructure. We will continue to work with the United Kingdom and with other international partners to expose and disrupt cybercrime emanating from Russia.
- United States and United Kingdom Sanction Members of Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Gang US Treasury 09 Feb 2023 -- Today, the United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is designating seven individuals who are part of the Russia-based cybercrime gang Trickbot. This action represents the very first sanctions of their kind for the U.K., and result from a collaborative partnership between the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and the U.K.'s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office; National Crime Agency; and His Majesty's Treasury to disrupt Russian cybercrime and ransomware.
- UK cracks down on ransomware actors UK FCDO 09 Feb 2023 -- The UK has sanctioned 7 Russian cyber criminals through coordinated actions with the US government.
- UK remains committed to global fight against terrorism as threat from Daesh and its affiliates continues to grow: UK Statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 09 Feb 2023 -- Statement delivered by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council briefing on counter terrorism
- Ukrainian president visits Britain for defense cooperation People's Daily 09 Feb 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday to discuss defense cooperation. This was his second visit outside his country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Launch of 'Looking North: The UK and the Arctic': Lord Goldsmith's speech UK FCDO 09 Feb 2023 -- Minister of State responsible for the polar regions, Lord Goldsmith, gave a keynote speech to launch the UK's new Arctic policy framework.
- UK sets out new Arctic approach UK FCDO 09 Feb 2023 -- The UK government commits to play a key role in promoting stability and prosperity in the Arctic.
- UK and Italy agree to deepen cooperation in space and cyber domains UK MOD 09 Feb 2023 -- Defence Ministers agreed to work together to support Ukraine, as NATO partners. Further collaboration will take place through shared projects like the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
- UK Starts Building Third Dreadnought Class Ballistic Missile Submarine: BAE Sputnik 09 Feb 2023 -- Work has begun on building the United Kingdom's third Dreadnought class ballistic missile submarine Warspite in the north of England, BAE Systems announced in a press release on Thursday.
- Nuclear submarine steel cut milestone supports jobs across the UK UK MOD 09 Feb 2023 -- A significant milestone has been reached in the build programme for the Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine programme.
- Australia Reaffirms Support for Security Accord with US, UK VOA 09 Feb 2023 -- Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Thursday told Parliament that the controversial AUKUS submarine deal with the U.S. and the U.K. enhances Australian sovereignty and does not increase dependence on the United States as claimed by critics. The pact was signed by Australia, the United States and Britain in September 2021 but has been condemned by China.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Rutley US Dept. of State 08 Feb 2023
- Ukraine and the United Kingdom will go all the way to our common victory together - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the negotiations with Rishi Sunak President of Ukraine 08 Feb 2023
- Russia is why there isn't peace in Ukraine: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 08 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Syria
- PM extends Ukraine military training to pilots and marines as President Zelenskyy makes first visit to the UK since Russian invasion Gov.UK 08 Feb 2023 -- President Zelenskyy will visit the UK today to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and address parliament as the UK steps up its delivery of lethal aid into the country, and prepares to train fighter jet pilots and marines.
- PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 8 February 2023 Gov.UK 08 Feb 2023 -- The Prime Minister hosted President Zelenskyy for a bilateral meeting during his visit to the UK today.
- PM remarks at the press conference with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 8 February 2023 Gov.UK 08 Feb 2023
- Acting Deputy Secretary Bass' Meeting with UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Rutley US Dept. of State 08 Feb 2023
- New sanctions target Putin's war machine and financial networks as UK accelerates economic pressure on Russia UK FCDO 08 Feb 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary has unleashed a new round of sanctions on Kremlin elites and entities providing military equipment such as drones.
- Chief of the Defence Staff hosts sixth Dragon Group meeting in London UK MOD 07 Feb 2023 -- The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, hosted the sixth Dragon Group meeting this week at the Honourable Artillery Company in London.
- UK must halt defense cuts in order to keep arming Ukraine, says shadow defense secretary Press TV 07 Feb 2023 -- UK shadow defense secretary is set to urge the conservative government to halt further cuts to the army, in a bid to keep supplying Ukraine with lethal arms and produce weapons and ammunition to restore the country's already depleted military stockpiles.
- UK and Greece seek strengthened Defence partnership UK MOD 07 Feb 2023 -- Greece and the United Kingdom have today signed a new defence and security agreement, targeting closer collaboration to benefit each country's military.
- Assad has been actively rebuilding chemical weapons in Syria UK FCDO 07 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Syria
- Russia must fulfill its commitment to facilitate the unimpeded export of food from Ukraine's Black Sea Ports: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Ukraine
- UK Treasury Reportedly Admits 'No More Money' for Defense as Army Runs Out of Ammo Sputnik 06 Feb 2023 -- Late last month, a senior US general reportedly told UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace that the British Army is no longer considered a top-level fighting force.
- Iran reacts to US, E3 statement IRNA 05 Feb 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Sunday reacted to a recent statement by the US and three European countries, known as E3.
- PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 4 February 2023 Gov.UK 04 Feb 2023
- Statement by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the IAEA's Latest Report on Iran's Nuclear Program US Dept. of State 03 Feb 2023 -- The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- London Reportedly Considering Labeling Wagner Group Terrorist Organization Sputnik 03 Feb 2023 -- The UK Home Office is discussing potential plans to designate the Wagner Group private military company a terrorist organization, The Telegraph reports.
- UK: Warplanes no 'magic wand' in Ukraine conflict Press TV 03 Feb 2023 -- The United Kingdom repeats its reservation about arming Ukraine with warplanes as Kiev has requested so it can stand up to an ongoing The United Kingdom repeats its reservation about arming Ukraine with warplanes as Kiev has requested so it can stand up to an ongoing Russian military operation.
- Joint Statement - The Tallinn Pledge UK MOD 02 Feb 2023 -- A joint statement by the defence ministers of Estonia, the United Kingdom, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania; and the representatives of Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Slovakia.
- Russia's brutal repression of human rights at home and abroad: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 02 Feb 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Bush says that the link between the repression of fundamental freedoms in Russia, and Russia's aggression against Ukraine is clearer than ever.
- The UK commends the work of UN Mission in Iraq and welcomes the progress of the newly formed Government: UK Statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 02 Feb 2023 -- Statement delivered by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council briefing on Iraq
- Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, Febuary 2023 UK FCDO 01 Feb 2023 -- Ian Stubbs, representing the UK delegation to the OSCE, gave a statement at the OSCE FSC on the continuing threat posed by Russia, and our support for Ukraine.
- Trade talks and training troops top of the agenda at annual UK-Australia summit UK FCDO 01 Feb 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will host their Australian counterparts in London and Portsmouth at the annual AUKMIN summit.
- UK should stop using BN(O) issue to interfere in China's affairs: Chinese authorities Global Times 01 Feb 2023 -- The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong and the Chinese Embassy in the UK slammed the UK side on Wednesday, saying that playing the card of the British National (Overseas) visa, known as the BN(O) scheme, is a shameful act. They urged the British side to stop interfering in China's internal affairs.
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