June 2023 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan UK FCDO 30 Jun 2023 -- Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom have issued a statement on the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The UK regrets the decision to withdraw the UN Mission in Mali: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 30 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Mali.
Joint international statement following recent events in Israel and the West Bank UK FCDO 30 Jun 2023 -- The UK, Australia and Canada have expressed deep concern at the approval of new settlement units in the West Bank and ongoing cycle of violence.
United States hands over command of NATO maritime task group to United Kingdom US Navy 30 Jun 2023 -- Commodore Paul Stroude of the Royal Navy has assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) in Taranto, Italy on June 30, 2023. Commander of Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), Vice Admiral Mike Utley CB OBE, presided over the handover ceremony.
UK and Netherlands confirm future amphibious relationship UK MOD 30 Jun 2023 -- The UK and Netherlands agree to explore opportunities to develop a future littoral strike platform, providing future capability to both nations' Commando Forces
Joint Expeditionary Force completes landmark deployment from UK to Iceland UK MOD 30 Jun 2023 -- It is the first time the JEF headquarters has deployed from its permanent headquarters in London to a remote location
'Wagner's march to Moscow showed us just how quickly Russians can leave Ukraine when they choose to': UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 29 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Five Country Ministerial 2023 Communique DHS 29 Jun 2023 -- "We, the Home Affairs, Interior, Security and Immigration Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States (the 'Five Countries') convened in person, under Canada's chairship, in Wellington, New Zealand on June 27-28, 2023 for the Five Country Ministerial (FCM). The Five Countries stand together in our commitment to promote shared values, and work collaboratively in addressing national and homeland security, and migration challenges. This year's Ministerial discussions focused on the following issues."
Extending the cross-border mandate in Syria for 12 months is a moral and humanitarian imperative: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 29 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
Defence Minister Anita Anand meets with British counterpart and announces NATO naval deployment Canada 29 Jun 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, met with the Right Honourable Ben Wallace, the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence, in London. Minister Anand thanked Secretary Wallace for the United Kingdom's hosting of Canadian Armed Forces members deployed on Operation UNIFIER to train Ukrainian troops, and for its hosting of the Royal Canadian Air Force detachment in Prestwick, Scotland, which has delivered over ten million pounds of Ukraine-bound military aid.
Russia's attempts to undermine the organisation will fail: UK statement to OSCE UK FCDO 28 Jun 2023 -- At the Chair's Annual Security Review Conference, Director Matt Baugh underlines that the UK's support to Ukraine and the OSCE will endure.
Russia's war of aggression threatens Ukrainian water security: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 28 Jun 2023 -- Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine is significantly aggravating the problems of sustainable management of water resources.
CNO Speaks at CSIS AUKUS Discussion US Navy 28 Jun 2023 -- to the point of your question, we've been very transparent here in terms of a deliberate approach. Among those senior uniformed leaders, we have been absolutely committed to a relationship that's grounded on trust.
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl and Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Sasha Baker Meeting With U.K. Ministry of Defence Director General Security Policy Mr. Paul Wyatt DoD 28 Jun 2023
Defence Minister's speech at Full Spectrum Air Defence Conference UK MOD 28 Jun 2023 -- Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge delivered a speech at the Full Spectrum Air Defence Conference in London.
Five Eyes Security Partners Meet in New Zealand VOA 28 Jun 2023 -- Politicians from the Five Eyes alliance are meeting in the New Zealand capital, Wellington, where migration and security are top of the agenda. The grouping includes the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The security situation in the West Bank and Occupied Palestinian Territories continues to deteriorate: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Jun 2023 -- Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
US luring 'variety' of nations to join AUKUS in defiance of Russia, China warnings Press TV 27 Jun 2023 -- Senior US officials say they are in talks with a "variety" of countries about possibly adding them to the second phase of the Indo-Pacific AUKUS security pact, amid escalating tensions between world powers.
Wagner Group: Foreign Secretary's statement, 26 June 2023 UK FCDO 26 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Russia.
The UK is fully committed to supporting a conditions-based withdrawal of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 26 Jun 2023 -- Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
CNO: AUKUS Builds Upon Three Nations' Close Naval Ties DoD News 26 Jun 2023 -- The security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region builds upon the long-established ties between the three countries, the U.S. Navy's top admiral said today.
Foreign Secretary's meeting with Kosovan Prime Minister Kurti, 26 June 2023 UK FCDO 26 Jun 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary met Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti in London to stress the need for de-escalatory steps to reduce tensions in northern Kosovo.
RAF jets intercept 21 Russian aircraft near NATO airspace UK MOD 25 Jun 2023 -- NATO have scrambled the jets six times in the last three weeks, intercepting 21 Russian aircraft in the last 21 days.
PM call with President Biden, President Macron and Chancellor Scholz: 24 June 2023 Gov.UK 24 Jun 2023 -- The Prime Minister, US President Biden, French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz spoke this afternoon to discuss the situation in Russia.
Army delivers combat medical course to Ukrainian armed forces UK MOD 24 Jun 2023 -- Armed Forces of Ukraine Personnel are learning life-saving medical techniques and strategies for providing battlefield trauma care.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Calls With Defense Ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom DoD 24 Jun 2023
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom The White House 24 Jun 2023
We will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes: UK statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Falkland Islands: UK statement to the Organization of American States, 23 June 2023 UK FCDO 24 Jun 2023 -- Minister Rutley gave a statement to the Organization of America States in response to the Argentine Government's draft declaration on the Falkland Islands.
Ukraine will defy Russian aggression and prosper: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 22 Jun 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says that the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in London shows that Ukraine will emerge stronger and more prosperous with international support.
London conference unites international community on Ukraine's future and global security UK FCDO 22 Jun 2023 -- The Ukraine Recovery Conference, co-hosted by the UK and Ukraine, was held in London this week.
UK backs Ukraine's fast-track accession to NATO but US and Germany concerned over early membership Press TV 22 Jun 2023 -- British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says London is in favor of offering Ukraine a shorter route to join the NATO military alliance, as the issue has caused divisions among the member states ahead of a summit next month.
UK welcomes progress on political reforms and encourages international community support for Somalia: UK statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia.
State Department, U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Norwegian Foreign Office Engage with Companies Operating in the South Sudanese Oil Market Regarding Sanctions and Due Diligence US Dept. of State 22 Jun 2023 -- Today, State Department Sanctions Coordinator Ambassador James O'Brien and Bureau of African Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Lord convened a discussion with companies and associations operating in or providing services to companies in South Sudan's oil sector.
UK announces new tech and insurance support for companies helping Ukraine rebuild UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- New tech and war risk insurance support announced for businesses helping Ukraine rebuild after Russia's illegal invasion.
The UK will stand by Ukraine for however long it takes, Ukraine will win: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the UK and its allies are committed to providing Ukraine with the support it needs to defend itself and push Russia out of Ukraine.
G7+ and Government of Ukraine Clean Energy Partnership UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- At the URC, G7+ and Government of Ukraine commit to a Clean Energy Partnership for the Sustainable Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine's Energy System
UK boosts Ukraine's recovery at major London summit UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- The UK has today announced a wide-ranging package of support for Ukraine's recovery effort at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
PM meetings at the Ukraine Recovery Conference: 21 June 2023 Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023 -- The Prime Minister met with the President of the European Commission, President of Estonia, Prime Ministers of Latvia and Ukraine, and the US Secretary of State this morning.
PM speech at the Ukraine Recovery Conference: 21 June 2023 Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023
Global businesses pledge to back Ukraine's recovery as PM sets out major financial package Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023 -- The UK will today set out a major package of financial support for Ukraine, including $3 billion of World Bank loan guarantees to bolster Ukraine's economic stability as it continues to push back Russian forces.
UK Government backs £26.3 million equivalent loan for reconstruction of Kyiv bridges Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023 -- A £26.3 million equivalent loan backed by the UK Government has allowed the Ukrainian government to start rebuilding six bridges and reopen vital supply routes near Kyiv.
Engagement is needed at all levels to tackle insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the Security Council meeting on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea.
Legislation alone will not deliver sustainable peace in South Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan.
UK Defense Secretary Claims He's Out of NATO Chief Race as US Wants Stoltenberg to Stay Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said on Wednesday that he is not going to run for NATO's leading position as the US wants incumbent Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to keep the post.
While the Taliban continue on this path, international recognition will not be on the table: UK statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan.
Royal Navy ship deploys for hurricane season as Defence Minister reaffirms commitment to British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean UK MOD 21 Jun 2023 -- Minister for the Armed Forces meets leaders in the Cayman Islands to discuss hurricane relief and regional security concerns.
UN HRC53: UK Statement for Panel Discussion on Myanmar UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- Statement for Panel Discussion on human rights violations against Rohingya & other minorities in Myanmar. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French.
Britain, US Pledge Ukraine Rebuilding Funds VOA 20 Jun 2023 -- Britain and the United States pledged support Tuesday for rebuilding Ukraine following the vast damage wreaked on the country from Russia's 16-month-old invasion.
'The Political Agreement for Peace and Stability remains the only viable option to end conflict in the Central African Republic': UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 20 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic.
UN HRC53: UK statement on human rights situation in Afghanistan UK FCDO 20 Jun 2023 -- Enhanced Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 20 Jun 2023
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to OSCE committee UK FCDO 19 Jun 2023 -- Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Committee that intentionally attacking exclusively civilian infrastructure is a war crime.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 19 June 2023 Gov.UK 19 Jun 2023
UN HRC53: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Sudan UK FCDO 19 Jun 2023 -- Statement on the report of the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in Sudan as delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN in Geneva, Simon Manley.
UN HRC53: Statement on High Commissioner's report on Sudan. UK FCDO 19 Jun 2023 -- Statement on the report of the High Commissioner on human rights situation in Sudan, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva.
Macron's 'NATO Plot': France Pushes UK to 'Stay Out of Western European Affairs' Sputnik 19 Jun 2023 -- Macron looks to "appease" France's national interests when taking steps that indicate an apparent challenge to the US, including his alleged "no" to Ben Wallace as the new NATO chief, Paolo Raffone, a strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, told Sputnik.
New legislation allows Russian sanctions to remain until compensation is paid to Kyiv UK FCDO 19 Jun 2023 -- The UK government is taking powers to maintain Russian sanctions until compensation is paid to Ukraine.
PM call with EU Commission President Von der Leyen: 19 June 2023 Gov.UK 19 Jun 2023
The political process must move forward to deliver the stability and security the people of Libya want and deserve: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 19 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
UK to give Ukraine major boost to mount counteroffensive Gov.UK 18 Jun 2023 -- The UK will roll out a major expansion to its cyber defence programme in Ukraine, protecting the country's critical national infrastructure from crippling Russian attacks.
PM calls on investors and business leaders to join the fight for Ukraine Gov.UK 18 Jun 2023 -- Ukraine's recovery must be accelerated through rapid investment and innovation, the Prime Minister will tell a major global summit this week, as he calls on investors and businesses to back the country for the long term.
China Slams London for Contacts with Taiwan Sputnik 18 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom said on Sunday that a meeting between UK Minister of State for Security Tom Tugendhat and Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang earlier this week had violated international norms, and called on London to cease all contacts with Taipei.
UK commits £60 million to NATO's Ukraine fund UK MOD 16 Jun 2023 -- As defence ministers meet in Brussels, the Defence Secretary announced a £60 million contribution to the Comprehensive Assistance Package.
UK urges Malian authorities to uphold responsibilities and allow the UN Mission to fulfil its mandate: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 16 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Mali.
UK joins international partners in delivering air defence equipment to Ukraine UK MOD 15 Jun 2023 -- A major new fund will deliver hundreds of vital air defence missiles, the result of a partnership between Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA.
Ukraine Recovery Conference will help in Ukraine's recovery: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 15 Jun 2023 -- Ambassador Holland tells the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE that the Ukraine Recovery Conference will help unlock the potential of the private sector for Ukraine's recovery
Russia's war is devastating the economy of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 15 Jun 2023 -- At the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE, Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Ukraine's economic growth has been destroyed by Russia.
Joint statement by Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK, and the USA UK MOD 15 Jun 2023 -- A statement on delivering high priority air defence equipment to Ukraine.
North Korea ballistic missile launches: FCDO statement UK FCDO 15 Jun 2023 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 15 June.
Army resumes training on Ajax UK MOD 15 Jun 2023 -- Units of the British Field Army have restarted training on the Ajax vehicles this week, highlighting continued progress in the programme.
Russia's despicable attacks on civilians are inexcusable: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 14 Jun 2023 -- UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that over 15 months into its illegal invasion, the list of Russia's accomplishments read like a depraved horror story.
Lithuania and Allies purchase EUR 107.5 million worth of air defence capabilities for Ukraine Lithuania MND 14 Jun 2023 -- Lithuania, United Kingdom, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland will procure air defence capabilities to Ukraine for EUR 107.5 million, Lithuania's contribution amounts to EUR 6 million.
Major air defence package for Ukraine announced at meeting of Joint Expeditionary Force ministers UK MOD 13 Jun 2023 -- The £92m air defence package is being provided through the International Fund for Ukraine, in which the UK is investing a further £250m.
Joint statement by Joint Expeditionary Force ministers, June 2023 UK MOD 13 Jun 2023 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations in Amsterdam.
The International Residual Mechanism continues to implement its mandate in a timely and effective manner: UK Statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 13 Jun 2023 -- Statement by UK Legal Adviser Chanaka Wickremasinghe on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
UK to Boost Number of Troops in Kosovo Ahead of NATO-Led Drills Sputnik 13 Jun 2023 -- The United Kingdom will increase several times the number of its troops deployed within the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) in self-proclaimed Kosovo to hold exercises in 2023, UK Deputy Defense Minister James Heappey said on Tuesday.
Iran's deputy FM holds talks with E3 counterparts in UAE IRNA 13 Jun 2023 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has met and held talks with his British, French and German counterparts in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Iran's chief negotiator holds talks with E3 counterparts in UAE Press TV 13 Jun 2023 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has met and conferred with diplomats from the three European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
States invest in nuclear arsenals as geopolitical relations deteriorate—New SIPRI Yearbook out now SIPRI 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and Israel—continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals and several deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems in 2022.
Think Tanks Say Nuclear Arsenals Expanded, Modernized Last Year RFE/RL 12 Jun 2023 -- Nuclear-armed states have continued to expand and modernize their atomic arsenals amid a deterioration of the world's geopolitical situation, investing huge sums of money diverted from other development goals, an influential think tank said in a report published on June 12.
Global Nuclear Arsenals Growing Amid Increased Tensions - SIPRI Sputnik 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear powers continued to increase or modernize their atomic weapon stockpiles in 2022 as the fallout from the Ukraine conflict undermined nuclear diplomacy, a fresh report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) claimed on Monday.
UK to provide £16 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine UK FCDO 10 Jun 2023 -- The FCDO is to provide £16 million to address widespread needs in Ukraine, including to support those affected by the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
UK's specialist radar workforce receives £270 million boost UK MOD 09 Jun 2023 -- Critical radars that protect the Royal Navy's warships against hostile airborne and seaborne attacks will be upgraded and maintained under a £270 million deal.
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft twice in 24 hours UK MOD 09 Jun 2023 -- In a single 24 hour period, Royal Air Force Typhoons scrambled twice to intercept several Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace.
PM and President Biden of the USA meeting: 8 June 2023 Gov.UK 08 Jun 2023
PM opening remarks at the White House: Thursday 8 June Gov.UK 08 Jun 2023
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom in Joint Press Conference The White House 08 Jun 2023
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 08 Jun 2023
The Atlantic Declaration: A Framework for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership The White House 08 Jun 2023
New UK sanctions legislation allows the government to target Belarus exports, internet propaganda, and crack down on circumvention UK FCDO 08 Jun 2023 -- New sanctions legislation allows the UK to target exports from Belarus funding the Lukashenko regime and crack down on Russia's efforts to circumvent sanctions.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu and United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace DoD 07 Jun 2023
IAEA Board of Governors' meeting, June 2023: UK statement on Ukraine UK FCDO 07 Jun 2023 -- The UK gave a statement on Ukraine at the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors' meeting where the UK announced a funding uplift of £750,000.
Ukraine: UK boosts funding to International Atomic Energy Agency UK FCDO 07 Jun 2023 -- The UK has announced additional funding of £750,000 to the IAEA to support its nuclear safety work in Ukraine.
Russia's heinous and desperate actions demonstrate that it knows the invasion has failed: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 07 Jun 2023 -- UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the Kremlin's intellectually bankrupt recourse to attritional warfare shows its appalling willingness to sacrifice the Russian people.
Statement by the Friends of Sudan Group Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Jun 2023 -- France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing violence and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, including reports about violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as about widespread looting of humanitarian supplies.
Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency UK FCDO 07 Jun 2023 -- UK, France and Germany (E3) statement to the IAEA about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement.
Iran urges E3 to end 'provocative, unconstructive' approach IRNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent representative at the United Nations office in Vienna has urged the European governments to refrain from "provocative and unconstructive attitudes" and instead work with the Islamic Republic to resolve the "shared concerns."
Europe should avoid 'provocative, unconstructive' approach to JCPOA revival: Iran envoy Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent representative at the United Nations office in Vienna has urged the European governments to avoid "provocative and unconstructive attitudes" towards the Islamic Republic's peaceful nuclear program and work towards the resolution of disputes.
China slams UK for hyping up 'secret police stations,' urging it to stop smearing China Global Times 07 Jun 2023 -- China slammed the UK on Wednesday for hyping up the so-called secret police stations rhetoric, and urged the British side to stop spreading disinformation and stop smearing China after the UK had ordered China to close its "overseas police stations" but did not reveal any illegal activity at those sites.
If Russia proves to be responsible, it would be a new low: UK at the UN UK FCDO 06 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 06 Jun 2023 -- The UK strongly condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure and stands ready to help Ukraine, says Ambassador Neil Holland.
Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv before Ukraine Recovery Conference UK FCDO 06 Jun 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary has travelled to Kyiv ahead of the UK hosting the Ukraine Recovery Conference in June 2023.
Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan: UK response, June 2023 UK FCDO 06 Jun 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland congratulates both Azerbaijan and Armenia on the recent progress made towards a lasting settlement and urges them to build on this momentum.
Iran's Fattah missile: FCDO statement UK FCDO 06 Jun 2023 -- FCDO statement on Iran's reveal of its new ballistic missile, the Fattah, which was unveiled today.
E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA - June 2023 UK FCDO 06 Jun 2023 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
Rudd foresees 'seamless' AUKUS defense industry Radio Free Asia 06 Jun 2023 -- The long-term goal of the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is a "seamless" defense and technology industry across the three countries, Canberra's new ambassador in Washington, Kevin Rudd, said on Tuesday.
US to Cambodia: AUKUS Sub Deal Is Not Nuclear Proliferation VOA 06 Jun 2023 -- The United States, responding to remarks made by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen earlier in the week, said on Tuesday that the trilateral security alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is not an effort to spread nuclear weapons in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
Chinese FM urges AUKUS, already a concern for ASEAN, not to turn the Pacific into an ocean of storms Global Times 06 Jun 2023 -- The remarks of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reflected the widespread concern of regional countries including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries over the tripartite AUKUS alliance, which undermines ASEAN's efforts to build a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia and risks turning the Pacific Ocean into an ocean of storms, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
UK foreign secretary meets Zelensky in Kiev Press TV 05 Jun 2023 -- British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kiev, promising to continue support for the country until it is "victorious."
£125 million air crew contract supports UK jobs in the Southwest UK MOD 05 Jun 2023 -- A £125 million contract has been awarded to Ascent Flight Training, a joint venture, to create the next generation of aircrew.
U.S., UK Navies Respond to Merchant Vessel Distress Call in Strait of Hormuz CENTCOM 04 Jun 2023 -- United States and United Kingdom Royal Navy forces responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, June 4, as Iranian fast-attack boats harassed the commercial ship.
U.S., UK Navies Respond to Merchant Vessel Distress Call in Strait of Hormuz US Navy 04 Jun 2023 -- United States and United Kingdom Royal Navy forces responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, June 4, as Iranian fast-attack boats harassed the commercial ship.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Meets With 'Five Eyes' Defense Policy Senior Officials DoD 04 Jun 2023 -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner; Australian Deputy Secretary of Defence Strategy, Policy, and Industry Group Hugh Jeffrey; Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy) Peter Hammerschmidt, United Kingdom Director General for Security Policy Paul Wyatt; and New Zealand Ministry of Defence Deputy Secretary Policy & Planning Richard Schmidt convened a meeting of "Five Eyes" (FVEY) senior defense policy officials on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue, today in Singapore.
British fighter jets and helicopters train to attack targets at sea, alongside NATO allies in Estonia UK MOD 04 Jun 2023 -- The UK has been conducting major multi-domain training activity in Estonia throughout May, exercising alongside more than 10,000 personnel from 11 NATO countries.
UK commitment to Indo-Pacific reaffirmed as global summit takes place in Singapore UK FCDO 03 Jun 2023 -- UK ministers have attended the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this week
Anne-Marie Trevelyan addresses Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore UK FCDO 03 Jun 2023 -- Minister of State Anne-Marie Trevelyan spoke about security and stability in the Indo-Pacific at the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace address at 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore UK MOD 03 Jun 2023 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed the 2nd plenary session at the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue on the topic of 'Building a stable and balanced Asia-Pacific'.
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 June 2023 Gov.UK 02 Jun 2023
UNITAMS mandate renewal underlines that the UN will continue to support peace and democracy in Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 02 Jun 2023 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
Outer Hebrides missile defence exercise brings NATO together UK MOD 02 Jun 2023 -- A multinational exercise at the MOD Hebrides Range in Scotland last month saw 4,000 service personnel from 13 nations hone their skills and connect with allies.
US proposes arms control deal with UK, France, Russia and China Press TV 02 Jun 2023 -- The United States national security advisor to President Joe Biden has proposed multilateral arms control efforts with the UK, France, Russia and China.
UK urges DPRK to cease missile launches, return to dialogue and to take credible steps towards denuclearisation: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 02 Jun 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
Russia's brutality towards Ukraine's children: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 01 Jun 2023 -- On International Children's Day, Ambassador Neil Holland says that Ukraine's children are paying the price of Russian aggression.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Rishi Sunak in Moldova President of Ukraine 01 Jun 2023
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 01 Jun 2023

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