February 2025 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Secretary Rubio's Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 28 Feb 2025
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan UK FCDO 28 Feb 2025 -- UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.
UN Human Rights Council 58: Core Group Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan UK FCDO 28 Feb 2025 -- Core Group Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Special Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan UK FCDO 28 Feb 2025 -- UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders.
PM call with President Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: 28 February 2025 Gov.UK 28 Feb 2025
PM call with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi: 28 February 2025 Gov.UK 28 Feb 2025
PM meeting with President Trump: 27 February 2025 Gov.UK 28 Feb 2025
Starmer Tells Trump U.K. Ready To 'Put Boots On Ground' On Eve Of Zelenskyy Visit RFE/RL 28 Feb 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the historically close U.S.-U.K. relationship at a White House meeting with President Donald Trump as he sought to mend a strained transatlantic relationship triggered by disagreements over Ukraine and trade.
British PM Starmer seeks to project unity with Trump despite differences on Ukraine VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and President Donald Trump discussed achieving an agreement to end the war between Ukraine and Russia that would involve Kyiv and be backed by European peacekeeping forces.
Starmer Tells Trump U.K. Ready To 'Put Boots On Ground,' Doesn't Get Backstop Commitment RFE/RL 27 Feb 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sought to demonstrate strong U.S.-U.K. ties during a White House meeting with President Donald Trump amid growing fault lines in the transatlantic relationship over Ukraine and trade.
Prime Minister's remarks at the White House Press Conference: Thursday 27 February Gov.UK 27 Feb 2025
Growth and security at heart of Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump Gov.UK 27 Feb 2025 -- The Prime Minister will be focused on delivering prosperity and security for the British people, when he meets President Trump today (Thursday 27 February) in Washington D.C.
Starmer visits US amid intensifying diplomatic game in transatlantic alliance Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- Europe is ramping up diplomatic efforts to secure continued US support for Ukraine, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, closely following French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. However, some analysts said that ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict is not a mere impulse for Trump administration but a key step in foreign policy, adding that this situation highlights intensifying diplomatic game and deepening rifts in the transatlantic relations.
11 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 27 Feb 2025 -- Ambassador Holland comments on the eleventh anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation of Ukraine, a violation of international law, and the campaign of systematic human rights violations and abuse against its people that followed.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Occupied Palestinian Territories UK FCDO 27 Feb 2025 -- UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Delivered by Eleanor Sanders, Human Rights Ambassador.
Foreign Secretary statement on Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghur Muslims to China UK FCDO 27 Feb 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary made a statement following Thailand's decision to deport 40 Uyghur Muslims to China.
Starmer Seeks To Sway Trump On Ukraine, NATO As Transatlantic Tensions Mount RFE/RL 27 Feb 2025 -- Two days prior to his pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took to the floor of Parliament to announce the country's largest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War.
We must ensure UN policing has the capabilities it needs to effectively deliver mandates and tackle emerging challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea UK FCDO 27 Feb 2025 -- UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea. Delivered by a UK spokesperson.
UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 26 Feb 2025 -- UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, cites multiple independently-verified sources documenting Russia's widespread use of torture against Ukrainian prisoners of war, a clear violation of its obligations under the Geneva Conventions.
Respect for Sudan's sovereignty and territorial integrity is vital for a sustainable end to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
World Trade Organisation 2nd Trade Policy Review of Ukraine - Joint Statement UK FCDO 26 Feb 2025 -- At the second Trade Policy Review of Ukraine, the UK and Members from across the WTO reiterated their unwavering solidarity and support for Ukraine in a joint statement at the World Trade Organization.
British PM Starmer to meet Trump at the White House VOA 26 Feb 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and bilateral trade ties, amid the U.S. leader's tariff threats on Europe and demands that the continent rely less on Washington for its security.
UK, allies sanction North Korean officials linked to Russia troop deployment Radio Free Asia 26 Feb 2025 -- Britain has imposed sanctions on senior North Korean officials linked to their country's support for Russia's war against Ukraine as part of what the United Kingdom said was its largest sanctions package against Russian individuals and institutions since the early days of the war.
We urge all parties to sustain the ceasefire deal: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 25 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
Prime Minister's Ukraine reception remarks: 24 February 2025 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2025
China slams new sanctions of EU, UK, Canada on Chinese entities over Russia-Ukraine conflict Global Times 25 Feb 2025 -- China expressed firm opposition and lodged serious protests to EU, the UK and Canada over their latest sanctions on Chinese entities, which they claimed supported the Russian military. A spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry emphasized that normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian businesses should not be interfered with or affected.
Starmer to boost UK defense spending against Russian threat VOA 25 Feb 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that the U.K. would increase its defense spending by 2027 to bolster its security against the threat of Russian aggression exhibited by Moscow's three-year war against Ukraine.
U.K.'s Starmer Announces Defense Spending Boost Ahead Of Trump Meeting RFE/RL 25 Feb 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged the "biggest sustained increase" in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as he readies to meet NATO-skeptic U.S. President Donald Trump later this week in Washington.
Prime Minister sets out biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War, protecting British people in new era for national security Gov.UK 25 Feb 2025 -- As the UK faces a period of profound change, with conflicts overseas undermining security and prosperity at home, the Prime Minister has today (Tuesday 25 February) set out that his commitment to increase spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027.
PM statement on defence spending: 25 February 2025 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2025
Prime Minister's Oral Statement to the House of Commons: 25 February 2025 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2025
PM call with President Macron of France: 25 February 2025 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2025
There can be no equivalence between Russia and Ukraine in how this Council refers to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2774 on Ukraine.
A peace that rewards aggression is not real peace: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, in the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine.
OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, February 2025: UK statement UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, addresses a Reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and underlines continued UK support for Ukraine.
UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022 UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Three years on from President Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has today imposed over 100 new sanctions directly targeting those who continue to aid the invasion.
There needs to be a lasting and just peace with Ukraine's voice at the heart of any talks: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
PM remarks at a meeting convened by President Zelenskyy to mark three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine: 24 February 2025 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2025
UK steps up life-saving medical support for Ukraine's Armed Forces UK MOD 24 Feb 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence will double its funding for medical and rehabilitation services for Ukraine's troops
Kremlin-linked elites face exclusion from UK UK MOD 24 Feb 2025 -- Elites with known links to the Kremlin may be subject to exclusion from the UK in show of steadfast support for Ukraine on 3 year anniversary of invasion.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Canada 24 Feb 2025
PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
PM call with President Macron of France: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
President Held Phone Conversations with the Prime Ministers of the Netherlands, Albania, the United Kingdom, and Greece President of Ukraine 22 Feb 2025
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 22 February 2025 Gov.UK 22 Feb 2025
PM call with President of Finland: 22 February 2025 Gov.UK 22 Feb 2025
PM call with President of the European Commission: 22 February 2025 Gov.UK 22 Feb 2025
This resolution makes clear that M23 must withdraw from Goma and Bukavu: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Feb 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution on Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Chinese FM responds to report suggesting UK lines up new ambassador to help rebuild China ties Global Times 21 Feb 2025 -- In response to an exclusive Reuter's report suggesting that UK lines up new ambassador to help rebuild China ties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that currently China-UK relations are improving, with steady progress in exchanges and cooperation across various fields. The embassy has played an important and positive role in this process.
Joint Statement 4th Shadow Fleet Expert Group Meeting 19-20 February 2025 Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Feb 2025 -- Joint statement by the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and North Sea - Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - following the fourth expert-level meeting in Stockholm 19-20 February 2025.
Joint Statement on the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee Inaugural Meeting US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2025 -- The Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America held the inaugural meeting of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee in Washington, DC on February 19, 2025 and released the following statement.
Andriy Yermak Discussed Support for Ukraine with the Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom President of Ukraine 20 Feb 2025
The UK has information that Proxies directed by the Russian state have plans to interfere with CAR elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic.
UK Chair statement: Ministerial Roundtable on Sudan UK FCDO 20 Feb 2025 -- Statement highlighting UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds' convening of a ministerial roundtable to urgently address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
The Global Geopolitical Situation: Foreign Secretary speech at G20 South Africa UK FCDO 20 Feb 2025 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy's intervention on Discussions on the Global Geopolitical Situation at the G20 Foreign Ministerial Meeting, South Africa
UK and Norway kickstart new defence agreement in boost for European security UK MOD 20 Feb 2025 -- UK continues to step up on European security in move to deepen defence ties with Norway
Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom Government of Norway 20 Feb 2025 -- "The UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to democracy and the rule of law. We are tied together culturally, historically, economically, and strategically; our defence and security interests are, and will remain, intrinsically linked in the years ahead."
The continued advance into DRC of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Forces is a breach of the UN charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 19 Feb 2025 -- Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan says that the UK's priority is to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible position for negotiations.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 19 February 2025 Gov.UK 19 Feb 2025
The United Kingdom's Participation in All Efforts to Protect Europe Is Important to Us - President in Conversation with Keir Starmer President of Ukraine 19 Feb 2025
Second Round of Pakistan-UK Counter Terrorism Dialogue (London, 17-18 February 2025) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Feb 2025 -- The 2nd Round of Pakistan-United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Dialogue took place in London from 17-18 February, 2025. The Pakistan delegation was led by Mr. Abdul Hameed, Director General for Counter-Terrorism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United Kingdom's side was headed by Ms. Kitty Jenkins, Joint Director for National Security, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
The UK supports UNSMIL's call for a full investigation into mass graves of migrants: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
Peacekeeping is one of the UN's most valuable tools to support global peace and security: UK statement on Peacekeeping Operations UK FCDO 18 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34).
The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on practising multilateralism, reforming and improving global governance.
Secretary Rubio's Call with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 18 Feb 2025 -- "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, immediately following his meeting with Russia's foreign minister earlier today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia."
UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) UK FCDO 18 Feb 2025 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner today (18 February) following advances made by the Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern DRC.
Defence Secretary's speech on Defence Reform UK MOD 18 Feb 2025 -- Transcript of the Defence Secretary's address on defence reform at the Institute for Government.
Iran Charges Detained British Couple With Espionage RFE/RL 18 Feb 2025 -- Iran has charged British citizens Craig and Lindsay Foreman with espionage, the country's judiciary spokesman announced on February 18.
Jailed British couple charged with espionage: Iran's judiciary Press TV 18 Feb 2025 -- Iran's judiciary spokesman says that two British nationals recently arrested in the country's southeastern city of Kerman have been charged with spying for Western intelligence services.
Two British nationals detained in Iran charged with espionage: Judiciary IRNA 18 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir has announced that two British nationals detained in Iran have been charged with espionage.
The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Feb 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution renewing the mandate of the 1591 Committee Panel of Experts.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's article in the Telegraph: 17 February 2025 Gov.UK 17 Feb 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer's article in the Telegraph on Ukraine.
Starmer Would 'Consider' U.K. Troops In Ukraine If Peace Agreed, But Wants 'U.S. Backstop' RFE/RL 17 Feb 2025 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is prepared to consider deploying British forces in Ukraine to help enforce any peace agreement, but only under certain conditions.
Starmer says UK 'ready' to send troops to Ukraine amid shock over US policy shift on war Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- For the first time since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is "ready and willing" to deploy troops to the Eastern European country to help guarantee its security.
Ukraine's voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 17 February 2025 Gov.UK 17 Feb 2025
China wants tunnel, basement rooms at planned London 'mega-embassy' Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2025 -- An architect working on China's controversial plans for a new 'mega-embassy' in London has revealed some of the details of the project, including a tunnel connecting two of the former Royal Mint buildings, basement rooms and accommodation for hundreds of staff.
FCDO statement on the situation in DRC UK FCDO 16 Feb 2025 -- The FCDO has released a statement following the entrance of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Force into Bukavu: 16 February.
Visiting U.K. parliamentary delegation to meet President Lai: MOFA CNA 16 Feb 2025 -- A U.K. parliamentary delegation led by co-chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group Sarah Champion is visiting Taiwan and will meet with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday.
Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2025
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Margins of the Munich Security Conference US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Andriy Yermak met with Jonathan Powell President of Ukraine 15 Feb 2025
United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress arrive in the United Kingdom for Bomber Task Force Europe 25-2 NATO Allied Air Command 14 Feb 2025 -- Four United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, on February 11, 2025 marking the start of Bomber Task Force (BTF) Europe 25-2.
Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary: Bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine UK FCDO 14 Feb 2025 -- The Foreign and Defence Secretaries have written a joint Op-Ed in the Daily Telegraph on how to reach a strong and durable peace in Ukraine.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 14 February Gov.UK 14 Feb 2025
International trade mission to Ukraine deepens industry ties and boosts growth UK MOD 14 Feb 2025 -- First-of-its-kind international defence trade mission to Kyiv deepens industry ties between Ukraine and its allies
China ready to work with Britain to consolidate bilateral ties: FM Global Times 14 Feb 2025 -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday that China is willing to collaborate with Britain to consolidate the positive momentum towards stabilizing and improving bilateral relations.
PM meeting with President Trump's Special Envoy to the UK Mark Burnett: 13 February 2025 Gov.UK 14 Feb 2025
Joint statement on Syria Canada 14 Feb 2025 -- Statement by the Governments of France, Syria, Bahrain, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States and the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.
UK targets Putin's inner circle with new sanctions UK FCDO 14 Feb 2025 -- New British sanctions target high profile figures working in the Russian Government and supporters of Russian state-owned business.
Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 13 Feb 2025 -- Ambassador Holland recalls Russia's deceit at the OSCE in the weeks leading up to their full-scale invasion of Ukraine and reiterates that UK will support Ukraine to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Ukraine's resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 13 Feb 2025 -- UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says nobody desires peace more than Ukraine, yet peace must be just and sustainable. It is our responsibility to ensure that they do not stand alone.
China ready to work with Britain to consolidate bilateral ties: FM People's Daily 14 Feb 2025 -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday that China is willing to collaborate with Britain to consolidate the positive momentum towards stabilizing and improving bilateral relations.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting With the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey DoD 13 Feb 2025
Update on UK Syria sanctions regime: Minister Doughty statement UK FCDO 13 Feb 2025
Chinese diplomat visits UK, restarts dialogue VOA 13 Feb 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Britain for the first time on Thursday, marking the restart of a diplomatic dialogue mechanism that has been paused for nearly seven years.
G5+ STATEMENT Spain MFA 12 Feb 2025 -- France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, United-Kingdom, EEAS, European Commission
Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Feb 2025 -- "We are ready to enhance our support for Ukraine. We commit to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's war of aggression."
UK leads major Ukraine Summit and announces £150 million firepower package UK MOD 12 Feb 2025 -- Defence leaders from across the world have gathered in Brussels today as the UK convenes a major Ukraine summit at NATO HQ.
New investment in Royal Navy fleet communications to boost jobs UK MOD 12 Feb 2025 -- £250 million upgrade to naval communications will support more than 100 high-skilled UK jobs, delivering on the Government's Plan for Change.
The UN must play a vital role in stabilising and rebuilding Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
London council won't argue against China's 'super-embassy' at key hearing Radio Free Asia 12 Feb 2025 -- Days after thousands of people rallied in London to protest plans for a new Chinese "super-embassy," the local council has said it won't argue against the project at a key government hearing, sparking allegations of political pressure from the highest levels of government.
Further cyber sanctions in response to Medibank Private cyberattack Australia DOD 12 Feb 2025 -- The Albanese Government has imposed additional cyber sanctions in response to the 2022 cyberattack against Medibank Private.
Sanctioning Key Infrastructure Enabling Russia-Based Ransomware Attacks US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2025 -- In coordination with Australia and the United Kingdom, the United States is today sanctioning Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, and two Russian nationals serving as Zservers operators, for their roles in supporting LockBit ransomware attacks.
United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom Jointly Sanction Key Infrastructure that Enables Ransomware Attacks US Treasury 11 Feb 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office are jointly designating Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, for its role in supporting LockBit ransomware attacks.
New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network UK FCDO 11 Feb 2025 -- A key Russian cybercrime syndicate responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world has been targeted by new UK sanctions.
Amid USAID debate, Britain offers model for merging aid, diplomacy VOA 11 Feb 2025 -- As Washington debates the future of the U.S. Agency for International Development or USAID amid reports that it may be put under the control of the State Department, analysts say Britain could offer lessons for America on merging diplomacy and aid.
US, Australia, and UK forces conduct joint combined operations US Navy 11 Feb 2025 -- The U.S. Navy (USN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and Royal Navy (RN) joined together to conduct a link exercise, a coordinated maneuvering exercise, and a variety of other combined operations in the South China Sea, Feb. 6-7.
Exclusive: Russia says E3 cannot legally 'snap back' sanctions on Iran IRNA 11 Feb 2025 -- Russia says that Britain, France, and Germany, known informally as the E3, do not have the right to "snap back" sanctions on Iran, as they have not implemented the requirements of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231, which enshrines the now-stalled nuclear deal with Tehran.
Pevkur at the meeting with the UK House of Commons Defence Committee: Russia's military reform must be a wake-up call for all Allies Estonia MoD 10 Feb 2025 -- At today's meeting between Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and the UK House of Commons Defence Committee delegation, discussions focused on the conventional military threat posed by Russia, associated hybrid threats, and military aid to Ukraine.
US, allied air forces, joint partners strengthen readiness in Bamboo Eagle 25-1 US Air Force 10 Feb 2025 -- The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-1—a combined exercise featuring the U.S. Air Force alongside the joint force and allied forces from the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and, for the first time, Royal Canadian Air Force designed to enhance cooperation, agility and combat readiness in order to improve interoperability.
The UK remains committed to achieving justice for survivors of Daesh crimes: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 10 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
Australian defence industry reaping the benefits of AUKUS trade reforms Australia DOD 10 Feb 2025 -- Australian businesses are already seeing the benefits of the export licence-free environment the Albanese Government established with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) on 1 September 2024.
Thousands rally against China's 'mega-embassy' in London Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2025 -- Waving flags and carrying placards, protesters representing Tibetan, Uyghur, Chinese and Hong Kong rights groups rallied on Saturday against China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London, voicing fears that Beijing would use the building to harass and monitor dissidents living abroad.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question on opening a criminal case over an attack against Russian journalists Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Feb 2025
Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections: Joint Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 07 Feb 2025 -- UK and others regret cancellation of OSCE election observation and call on Tajikistan to engage constructively with ODIHR.
The UK launches flagship SPIRIT programme to drive social recovery in Ukraine UK FCDO 07 Feb 2025 -- In collaboration with Government of Ukraine, UNICEF and the World Bank, £25m of UK funding will support an inclusive and sustainable social recovery in Ukraine.
Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 06 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns the Russian state's reported systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Schoof of the Netherlands: 6 February 2025 Gov.UK 06 Feb 2025
Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador UK FCDO 06 Feb 2025 -- The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat
The UK calls on the transitional South Sudan government to ensure credible elections in 2026: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 05 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan.
Security Guarantees, Financial Support and Sanctions against the RF: the President Met with the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs President of Ukraine 05 Feb 2025
Ukraine has every right to determine its own future: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 05 Feb 2025 -- UK Military Advisor, Joby Rimmer, says Russia's war of aggression has achieved little except the catastrophic loss of life, the loss of Russia's military credibility, and the loss of Russia's international reputation.
New UK support for Ukraine drives forward 100 Year Partnership UK FCDO 05 Feb 2025 -- The UK will boost Ukrainian grain supplies to Syria as the Foreign Secretary drives forward the 100 Year Partnership on visit to Kyiv.
British foreign minister meets with Zelenskyy, announces $68.7M financial package VOA 05 Feb 2025 -- British Foreign Minister David Lammy met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and announced a new $68.7 million financial package for Ukraine as its war with Russia continues.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Canada 05 Feb 2025 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer.
PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 5 February 2025 Gov.UK 05 Feb 2025
'Tornado 2 Tempest': Fighter jet component recycling project off to flying start UK MOD 05 Feb 2025 -- Individual parts from retired Tornado aircraft have been ground down and 3D printed into new components suitable for next generation Tempest fighter jets.
Building the Base: How the British and Romanian Teams Work Together to Prepare the Training Area NATO SHAPE 05 Feb 2025 -- Sun Tzu once said, "The limit between disorder and order lies in logistics". A particularly important role for the successful execution of exercise Steadfast Dart 25, is being played by military logisticians and engineers. Even though the final execution phase of the exercise has not yet begun, Romanian and British soldiers in these two military specialities have been deployed to Smârdan Training Area, in Galați, Romania, where they are carrying out preparatory activities for the largest NATO exercise this year.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 4 February 2025 Gov.UK 04 Feb 2025
Counter-Terrorism: The European Union and the UK hold second Dialogue in London European External Action Service (EEAS) 04 Feb 2025 -- The second EU-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in London on 4 February 2025, strengthening the UK and EU's strategic cooperation on counter-terrorism.
European Union and UK hold second Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in London UK FCDO 04 Feb 2025 -- The second EU-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in London on 4 February 2025, strengthening the UK and EU's strategic cooperation on counter-terrorism.
NATO Secretary General meets with UK Prime Minister NATO 03 Feb 2025 -- On Monday (3 February) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, to discuss defence spending and ongoing support for Ukraine.
PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 3 February 2025 Gov.UK 03 Feb 2025
Prime Minister's remarks in Brussels: 3 February 2025 Gov.UK 03 Feb 2025
Ex-British soldier sentenced to 14 years in prison for alleged spying for Iran IRNA 03 Feb 2025 -- A British court has sentenced a former army soldier to 14 years and three months in prison on charges of spying for Iran.
British Ex-Soldier Daniel Khalife Sentenced To 14 Years For Spying For Iran RFE/RL 03 Feb 2025 -- A British court has sentenced former soldier Daniel Khalife to 14 years and three months in prison for spying for Iran and escaping prison.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey DoD 02 Feb 2025
G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo UK FCDO 02 Feb 2025 -- G7 Foreign Ministers have issued the following statement strongly condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma.
Prime Minister to hold defence and security talks with European partners Gov.UK 02 Feb 2025 -- Europe must double down on its efforts to crush Putin's war machine as Russia's economy shows signs of weakening, the Prime Minister will warn tomorrow [Monday 3 February].
PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 2 February 2025 Gov.UK 02 Feb 2025

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