September 2023 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Britain's largest warship - HMS Prince of Wales - makes Virginia temporary homeport during East Coast deployment US Navy 29 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom's largest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales (R09), will make Naval Station Norfolk its temporary homeport this fall beginning Sept. 30 as it pushes the boundaries of Naval Aviation with F-35 Lightning advancement and drone launches off the East Coast over the next few months.
UK announces new sanctions in response to Russian sham elections in Ukraine UK FCDO 29 Sep 2023 -- Latest sanctions package holds those who would undermine Ukraine's sovereignty to account.
Britain Slaps More Sanctions On Russian Officials One Year After 'Sham' Votes In Ukraine RFE/RL 29 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom announced a fresh set of sanctions against Russian officials and Moscow's electoral authority on the one-year anniversary of "sham" elections held in occupied Ukrainian regions.
UK Military Chief: West Underestimated Russia's Defenses Sputnik 29 Sep 2023 -- Russian defense lines have become stronger than NATO expected, noted the head of the British Armed Forces Sir Tony Radakin.
UK funding for humanitarian response to events in Nagorno-Karabakh UK FCDO 29 Sep 2023 -- The UK will give £1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to support the humanitarian response to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Rustem Umerov and the Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom discussed further military partnership and assistance to Ukraine Ukraine MOD 28 Sep 2023
President meets with Secretary of State for Defenсe of the United Kingdom President of Ukraine 28 Sep 2023
British, French defense ministers in Ukraine to discuss further military aid to Kiev Press TV 28 Sep 2023 -- Defense ministers of the United Kingdom and France have gathered in Kiev to discuss further military aid to Ukraine, which is striving for more weapons to boost its slowed counteroffensive against Russian forces.
Russia is attempting to erase Ukrainian statehood: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 28 Sep 2023 -- Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown says that Russia's brutal and illegitimate attempts to annex Ukrainian territory will not go unanswered.
Further support for Ukraine promised as Defence Secretary meets President Zelenskyy in Kyiv UK MOD 28 Sep 2023 -- The Defence Secretary met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his counterpart Rustem Umerov and promised further military support from the UK.
Implications of a MONUSCO withdrawal on civilians in the DRC must be considered: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 28 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh risks jeopardising peace: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 28 Sep 2023 -- Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown says Azerbaijan's decision to commence a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh put at risk efforts to find a lasting peace settlement.
The UK calls for political solutions to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and refugees in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on international peace and security.
Russia Accuses US, Britain of Helping Ukraine in Crimea Missile Attack VOA 27 Sep 2023 -- Russia Wednesday accused the United States and Britain of helping Ukraine carry out an attack last week against the headquarters Russian Black Sea fleet in Russia-occupied Crimea.
The UK calls for a de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Palestine: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Middle Eastern Peace Process.
Press release on personal sanctions against members of Britain's military and political establishment, media and academic community Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Sep 2023
Russia must end disinformation and return to mature diplomacy and multilateralism: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 27 Sep 2023 -- UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says that Russia continues to use the OSCE as a platform to push its disinformation campaign to cover over the strategic setbacks in its war of aggression.
Terrorist Attack on Nord Stream De Facto Organized by US, UK - Kremlin Sputnik 27 Sep 2023 -- The terrorist attack on the Nord Stream pipelines was somehow organized by the United States and the United Kingdom, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
A more sustainable approach is needed for lifesaving cross-border aid into Syria: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
31 US senators ask E3 to prevent expiry of UN's anti-Iran missile bans Press TV 27 Sep 2023 -- A bipartisan group of US senators have asked the United Kingdom, France and Germany to take action to prevent the expiration of UN bans targeting Iran's missile and drone activities, which are set to end next month.
OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, September 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 26 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
The UK is unwavering in our commitment to provide aid to the people of Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
It is not a good use of time for the Security Council to prejudge the outcome of Nord Stream investigations: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 26 Sep 2023 -- Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
UN HRC54: UK Statement on Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine UK FCDO 25 Sep 2023 -- UK statement for Interactive Dialogue with the International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.
British Army trains Ukrainian soldiers in mine disposal skills UK MOD 25 Sep 2023 -- The Royal Engineers are delivering world-leading training to Ukraine's combat engineers in Poland, with 1,500 mine detectors having been provided to Ukraine by the UK.
UN HRC54: UK Statement on Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela UK FCDO 25 Sep 2023 -- Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
First Anniversary of Moscow Mechanism Report on Russia: Joint Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 25 Sep 2023 -- UK and 38 other participating States mark the first anniversary of the 2022 Moscow Mechanism Report on the Russian Federation.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden's speech to the UN General Assembly: 22 September 2023 UK FCDO 23 Sep 2023 -- Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden's speech to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
World must pass 'AI stress test', UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can come together to "understand it, govern it, harness its potential and contain its risks", Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly on Friday.
UN HRC54: Joint Statement on Syria UK FCDO 22 Sep 2023 -- Joint Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, as delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
UN HRC54: UK Statement on Syria UK FCDO 22 Sep 2023 -- Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria. As delivered by UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
UN HRC54: UK Statement on Russia UK FCDO 22 Sep 2023 -- Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the Russian Federation. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and the UN, Simon Manley.
Russia's ongoing detention of OSCE officials is unacceptable: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 21 Sep 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia must immediately free the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission staff who have been held captive for over 500 days.
Russian aggression and isolation continues: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 21 Sep 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says that Ukrainian civilians continue to suffer while Russia refuses to engage constructively on the world stage.
The UK urges all parties to respect the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh: UK at the Security Council UK FCDO 21 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations at the United Nations Security Council
Deputy Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations Security Council UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden's speech on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council in New York on 20 September 2023, as it was delivered.
Russia's leadership reaps the consequences of its strategic mistakes: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says that Russia's military are floundering strategically as the brave people of Ukraine stand up to Russian aggression.
Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says that Azerbaijan's use of force is unacceptable and states that the UK is encouraged by today's announcement of a ceasefire.
Foreign Secretary meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry - 18 September 2023 UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry during his visit to the UN General Assembly in New York.
Foreign Secretary meets with UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan - September 2023 UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met with the UAE Foreign Minister, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the UN General Assembly.
Foreign Secretary meets Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, September 2023 UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on 19 September 2023 during his visit to the UN General Assembly in New York.
Council on Foreign Relations: Foreign Secretary's opening remarks, September 19, 2023 UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly's opening remarks at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
Foreign Secretary meeting with Kazakhstan Foreign Minister, September 2023 UK FCDO 20 Sep 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly held a meeting with Murat Nurtleu, Kazakhstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, on 19 September 2023 during the UN General Assembly in New York.
E3 statement on JCPOA fresh sign west cannot be trusted: Iranian lawyer IRNA 20 Sep 2023 -- Member of Iran's Guardian Council Abbas Ali Kadkhodaee has criticized the recent joint statement by the three European countries namely France, the UK, and Germany, asking "West can be trusted?"
China slams UK report on Hong Kong, says London's plans 'doomed to fail' Press TV 20 Sep 2023 -- China has strongly condemned a recent report by the United Kingdom on Hong Kong as being riddled with "irresponsible and non-factual accusations," saying London's "plans to disrupt" the financial hub "are doomed to fail."
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly US Dept. of State 19 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in her capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Defence Secretary pledges tens of thousands of more artillery shells for Ukraine UK MOD 19 Sep 2023 -- The UK has delivered over 300,000 artillery shells to Ukraine and is committed to delivering tens of thousands more artillery shells this year, the Defence Secretary announced today.
E3 representatives meet with Iranian counterpart. UK FCDO 19 Sep 2023 -- A statement on a meeting between senior E3 officials and their Iranian counterpart in New York
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps DoD 18 Sep 2023
Joint Statement on Iran's De-Designation of Experienced IAEA Inspectors - September 2023 UK FCDO 18 Sep 2023 -- France, Germany, the UK and the US have issued a joint statement following Iran's decision to withdraw the designation of several IAEA inspectors.
Defence Minister Bill Blair meets with British Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps Canada 18 Sep 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps in London.
Former Armed Forces personnel training foreign militaries could be prosecuted under National Security Act UK MOD 17 Sep 2023 -- Under the National Security Act, former RAF, Royal Navy and Army pilots training foreign militaries may be prosecuted for sharing military tactics
UK to announce action to help achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 17 Sep 2023 -- The Deputy Prime Minister will head up the UK delegation for the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.
UK ramps up vital life-saving support for Libya UK FCDO 16 Sep 2023 -- The UK has ramped up crucial life-saving support to flood-hit Libya, allocating increased funding and deploying an essential emergency medical team.
Chinese embassy condemns UK side's hyping up of so-called "Chinese spies" People's Daily 16 Sep 2023 -- The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday strongly condemned the hyping up of the so-called "Chinese spies" by the UK side.
The UK calls on South Sudan's leaders to deliver the free and fair elections the South Sudanese people deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 15 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan.
Russian pilot tried to down UK spy aircraft over Black Sea: Report Press TV 15 Sep 2023 -- A report has claimed that a Russian pilot had tried to shoot down a British spy plane over the Black Sea last year, firing missiles at the Royal Air Force aircraft in an incident previously confirmed by Moscow to be caused by a "technical malfunction."
We must deliver justice for survivors of Daesh's atrocities: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 15 Sep 2023 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on UNITAD.
'I commend their bravery': Foreign Secretary recognises bravery of Iranian people on anniversary of Mahsa Amini death UK FCDO 15 Sep 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary has commended the bravery of Iranian women a year on from Mahsa Amini's death and announced coordinated sanctions on the regime.
Joint statement Prime Minister of Australia 15 Sep 2023 -- "Today, we, the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States mark the second anniversary of the announcement of AUKUS."
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of AUKUS DoD 15 Sep 2023 -- Two years ago, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia established a once-in-a-generation partnership through AUKUS.
AUKUS Partners update the IAEA Board on naval nuclear propulsion UK FCDO 15 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom, Australia and the United States updated the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on AUKUS naval nuclear propulsion.
Statement by AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors UK FCDO 15 Sep 2023 -- UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on AUKUS.
UK reiterates support for integrity of Bosnian state during meeting of defence ministers UK MOD 14 Sep 2023 -- The UK has underlined its support for the integrity of the Bosnian state during a meeting today between defence ministers from both countries.
UK to bring UN sanctions on Iran into UK law UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- The UK, France and Germany (E3) announce they will transfer UN sanctions on Iran into domestic regimes and maintain EU/UK sanctions beyond October deadline.
E3 statement on the JCPoA - September 2023 UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement ahead of JCPoA Transition Day on 18 October 2023.
International Joint Statement at IAEA Board of Governors on NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- 63 Countries sign a joint statement expressing concern at Iran's lack of cooperation on NPT Safeguards Agreement
Quad statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the Safeguards Agreement with Iran - September 2023 UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- Germany, France, the US and the UK (the Quad) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on 13 September.
13 September ballistic missile launches by North Korea: statement UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- Following North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 13 September 2023, an FCDO spokesperson made the following statement.
After meeting UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey in London, Deputy Defence Minister Majer said: The United Kingdom is an important partner for us Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 13 Sep 2023 -- Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer met UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey for bilateral talks during the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023, the premier UK defence event, at the ExCel Exhibition and Conference Centre in London on Tuesday 12 September 2023.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Illegitimate "Elections" in Regions of Ukraine Illegally Occupied by Russia US Dept. of State 13 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
G7 Slams Russia for 'Sham Elections' in Occupied Regions of Ukraine VOA 13 Sep 2023 -- Foreign ministers of the G7 and European Union have condemned "sham elections" in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, saying they are meant to legitimize Moscow's rule in areas illegally seized by force.
Palestinian PM urges UK to recognize State of Palestine, back its UN membership Press TV 13 Sep 2023 -- Palestinian Prime Minister has urged the United Kingdom to recognize an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East al-Quds as its capital and demanded London support its full membership in the United Nations.
Foreign Secretary announces new support for almost 6 million Palestinian refugees UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- During a visit to Jalazone Refugee Camp in the West Bank, the Foreign Secretary announced a £10 million package of funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency.
Foreign Secretary meets Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, September 2023 UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- During his visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week, the Foreign Secretary met Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.
The UK calls for collective international action to end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
UN HRC54: UK Statement on Sudan UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- Statement for Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the High Commissioner on the Sudan, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton DSEI Keynote 2023 UK MOD 13 Sep 2023 -- Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023.
Vice Admiral Keith Blount NATO DSACEUR DSEI 2023 Keynote UK MOD 13 Sep 2023 -- Vice Admiral Keith Blount, NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International 2023.
First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key DSEI 2023 Keynote UK MOD 13 Sep 2023 -- First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023.
Foreign Secretary to underline importance of UK-Turkey cooperation on trade and security during visit to Ankara UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary will meet Turkey's Foreign and Defence Ministers and visit Turkey's crisis response centre to hear how UK aid is supporting Turkey to recover from February's devastating earthquakes.
E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA - September 2023 UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- Germany, France 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.
UK intelligence reveals Russian attacks on civilian cargo ship and humanitarian aid workers: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 12 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council on threats to international peace and security.
Illegitimate elections in illegally occupied regions of Ukraine UK FCDO 12 Sep 2023 -- G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on Illegitimate "Elections" in regions of Ukraine illegally occupied by Russia.
UN HRC54: UK Statement on High Commissioner's Nicaragua report UK FCDO 12 Sep 2023 -- Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on Nicaragua, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
Russia used its veto alone to end Security Council measures aimed at supporting peace in Mali: UK statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 12 Sep 2023 -- Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN General Assembly.
Ongoing disruption to Lachin corridor and humanitarian consequences: UK statement at the OSCE UK FCDO 12 Sep 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland expresses concern regarding disruption to the Lachin Corridor and urges all parties to allow the ICRC access along all available routes.
UN HRC54: Sudan Core Group Joint Statement UK FCDO 12 Sep 2023 -- Interactive Dialogue on Oral Update of the High Commissioner on Sudan. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, on behalf of Sudan Core Group.
UN HRC54: High Commissioner's report on Afghanistan UK FCDO 12 Sep 2023 -- Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's report on Afghanistan, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
US Air Force, RAF leaders sign Combined Vision Statement on Agile Combat Employment US Air Force 12 Sep 2023 -- In a landmark event poised to reshape the future of air combat operations, U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Lt. Gen. Jim Slife and Royal Air Force's Air and Space Commander Air Marshal Harv Smyth came together to sign a Combined Vision Statement on Agile Combat Employment Sept. 12 in National Harbor, Maryland, during the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
General Sir Jim Hockenhull, Strategic Command DSEI 2023 Keynote UK MOD 12 Sep 2023 -- General Sir Jim Hockenhull, Commander, Strategic Command, delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023.
Defence Minister James Cartlidge DSEI 2023 Keynote Speech UK MOD 12 Sep 2023 -- Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge delivers his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 at ExCel London.
General Sir Patrick Sanders DSEI 2023 Keynote Speech UK MOD 12 Sep 2023 -- General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff, delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023.
Defence Minister James Cartlidge formally opens DSEI 2023 UK MOD 12 Sep 2023 -- Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge officially opened Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 at ExCel London.
Contacts of UK Spy Suspect Recount Curious Encounters VOA 12 Sep 2023 -- Two U.K.-based activists have described troubling interactions with a researcher in the British parliament who was arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing.
Britain Rejects Calls to Label China a 'Threat' After Suspicions of Spying VOA 12 Sep 2023 -- The British government has rejected calls to officially label China a threat to its interests. Several lawmakers have called for a tougher line from the government after it was revealed that a researcher in the British parliament was arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing.
UK's 'Chinese spy' farce exposes undercurrents of anti-China force, chaotic views on Beijing Global Times 12 Sep 2023 -- The "Chinese spy" farce continues in the UK. Some MPs were "furious" and voiced concerns in a latest parliament debate over the allegations against a British parliamentary researcher who was reportedly arrested on the suspicion of spying for China, putting much more pressure on the Sunak administration that has been trying to seek a delicate balance regarding UK's China relations.
New intelligence shows Russia's targeting of a cargo ship UK FCDO 11 Sep 2023 -- New intelligence shows the intended target of a Russian missile attack in the Black Sea was a cargo ship.
UN HRC54: UK Statement on Afghanistan UK FCDO 11 Sep 2023 -- Statement for Item 2: Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan. Delivered by Human Rights Ambassador Rita French.
Oral statement to Parliament - PM statement on the G20 Summit: 11 September 2023 Gov.UK 11 Sep 2023 -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a statement to the House of Commons on the recent G20 Summit in Delhi, India
UN HRC54: UK Statement on Myanmar UK FCDO 11 Sep 2023 -- Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar. As delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, September 2023 UK FCDO 11 Sep 2023 -- During his visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week, the Foreign Secretary met the Foreign Minister of Israel, Eli Cohen.
Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, September 2023 UK FCDO 11 Sep 2023 -- During his visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week, the Foreign Secretary met the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.
UK's Chinese spy slander 'completely fabricated'; hype caters to the West's antagonistic mind-set Global Times 11 Sep 2023 -- Roughly 10 days after a senior UK diplomat visited China and made significant progress in high-level talks, London did an about-face by hyping the so-called Chinese spy incident and accusing Beijing of "interference in British parliamentary democracy." Beijing refuted the claim as completely fabricated and malicious slander.
China says 'resolutely opposes' UK spying allegations Press TV 11 Sep 2023 -- China has rejected as "pure fabrication" allegations that an espionage suspect arrested in the United Kingdom was gathering information for Beijing.
UK prime minister deplores Chinese interference in democracy Radio Free Asia 11 Sep 2023 -- United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has accused China of meddling in Britain's democracy as he faces a government split at home over whether to formally designate China a threat to national security.
UK donation of hydrographic equipment keeps Ukrainian waters safe UK MOD 10 Sep 2023 -- The UK Hydrographic Office has donated survey equipment and cartographic software to Ukraine to support safer navigation in the area and keep waters safe
PM meeting with Prime Minister Jugnauth of Mauritius: 9 September 2023 Gov.UK 09 Sep 2023
PM meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore: 9 September 2023 Gov.UK 09 Sep 2023
UK agrees new strategic partnership with Singapore Gov.UK 09 Sep 2023 -- The UK's economy will be bolstered and our security strengthened under a new bilateral partnership with Singapore agreed by the Prime Minister today (Saturday 9th September).
Royal Navy flagship sails to lead international carrier strike group deployment UK MOD 09 Sep 2023 -- Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sails from Portsmouth for her autumn deployment.
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom India MEA 09 Sep 2023
The Kremlin has pre-determined the results of sham elections across sovereign Ukrainian territory: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 08 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Russia's illegitimate "elections" convince nobody: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 08 Sep 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia is using violence and aggression to try and rewrite the rules, redraw borders and ignore the will of the Ukrainian people.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine : 7 September 2023 Gov.UK 07 Sep 2023
PM announces support to alleviate global impact of Putin's weaponisation of Ukrainian grain Gov.UK 07 Sep 2023 -- UK will host international food security summit later this year and increase support for vulnerable people worst hit by rising food prices.
The Security Council must continue to ensure UN peacekeeping is fit for modern challenges: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 07 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on UN peacekeeping.
Britain Vows to Find Terror Suspect Who Escaped London Jail VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom pledged on Thursday to find the former army soldier suspected of terrorism who escaped from prison by hiding under a food delivery van.
Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies US Dept. of Justice 07 Sep 2023 -- Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.
U.S., U.K. Impose New Sanctions Against Russian Hacking Group RFE/RL 07 Sep 2023 -- The United States and Britain have expanded sanctions on members of a Russian hacking gang known as Trickbot, targeting people involved in management and procurement for the group.
Designating Members of the Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Network US Dept. of State 07 Sep 2023 -- The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is taking action today against the Trickbot group, a Russia-based cybercrime network that has targeted the U.S. Government and U.S. companies, including hospitals.
United States and United Kingdom Sanction Additional Members of the Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Gang US Treasury 07 Sep 2023 -- Today, the United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, sanctioned eleven individuals who are part of the Russia-based Trickbot cybercrime group. Russia has long been a safe haven for cybercriminals, including the Trickbot group. Today's action was taken by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is concurrently unsealing indictments against nine individuals in connection with the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes, including seven of the individuals designated today.
UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang UK FCDO 07 Sep 2023 -- UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang responsible for attacks on hospitals and critical infrastructure.
US, Britain Sanction 11 Linked to Russian Cybercrime Group VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- The United States and Britain on Thursday sanctioned 11 people who were part of the Russia-based Trickbot cybercrime hacking group, accusing it of targeting critical government infrastructure and businesses, along with hospitals, during the coronavirus pandemic.
£90 million contract equips Armed Forces with advanced new rifle UK MOD 07 Sep 2023 -- British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles.
Syria's chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 07 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria Chemical Weapons.
U.S., U.K. Call For Kremlin Critic's Release As He Spends Second Birthday Behind Bars RFE/RL 07 Sep 2023 -- The United States and United Kingdom have strongly condemned the "politically motivated" case against Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza as he spent a second birthday in detention after being moved to a new prison that has not been disclosed.
UK Confirms Challenger 2 Tank's Destruction, Says Not Planning to Send Replacement Sputnik 06 Sep 2023 -- UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed on Wednesday that a UK Challenger 2 battle tank had been destroyed by Russian forces in the military operation zone, adding that London is not going to send a new tank as a replacement.
UK set to declare Russia's Wagner as 'terrorist organization' Press TV 06 Sep 2023 -- Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group is set to be proscribed as a terrorist organization by the British government, according to the UK Home Office.
DOD Official Says AUKUS Partnership Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security DoD News 06 Sep 2023 -- The 2022 National Defense Strategy describes China as the most consequential strategic competitor for the coming decades, highlights Indo-Pacific security and stability and underscores the importance of new and fast-evolving technologies to meet the shifting global security environment.
Russia has increasingly used this Council as a platform for propaganda and disinformation: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 05 Sep 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Working Methods of the Security Council.
UK strengthens defence export ties with Poland UK MOD 05 Sep 2023 -- The UK and Poland have strengthened their defence ties today as Defence Minister James Cartlidge visited MSPO in Kielce, Poland.
Hong Kongers step up calls for UK sanctions despite climate of fear Radio Free Asia 05 Sep 2023 -- Exiled Hong Kongers in the U.K. are stepping up calls for the British government to sanction officials linked to human rights violations in the city they once called home, despite apparent attempts at sabotage and the threat of violence by supporters of the Chinese Communist Party.
Grant Shapps appointed as new Defence Secretary UK MOD 01 Sep 2023 -- The Rt Hon Grant Shapps has been appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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