March 2025 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Recent Developments, Coordination of Joint Steps, and Enhanced Cooperation: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Speaks with Keir Starmer President of Ukraine 31 Mar 2025
UK statement in the Kimberley Process: March 2025 UK FCDO 31 Mar 2025 -- The UK's Explanation of Position during the adoption of the Kimberley Process Resolution (A/RES/79/275) General Assembly.
Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar + UK FCDO 31 Mar 2025 -- Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain as well as the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Madrid on 31 March 2025.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 31 March 2025 Gov.UK 31 Mar 2025
PM meeting with President Stubb of Finland: 31 March 2025 Gov.UK 31 Mar 2025
AUKUS partners launch Innovation Challenge 2025 Australia DOD 31 Mar 2025 -- AUKUS partners have released the trilateral AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025, connecting our governments to the very best technology across our industrial and innovation sectors to deliver cutting-edge capabilities to our defence forces.
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 30 March 2025 Gov.UK 30 Mar 2025
British Army returns from NATO exercise as UK strengthens alliance deployment capabilities UK MOD 30 Mar 2025 -- The UK's commitment to NATO and ability to respond at pace and at scale strengthened as the British Army successfully returns from Exercise Steadfast Dart
UK sends life-saving aid to the people of Myanmar following devastating earthquake UK FCDO 29 Mar 2025 -- UK Government announces a package of up to £10 million support to help the people of Myanmar following recent earthquake
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti UK FCDO 28 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti with the participation of the Independent Expert. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Human Rights Situation in Mali UK FCDO 28 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Mali. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
The UK commends the historic border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 28 Mar 2025 -- Connor Creeley (UK Delegation to the OSCE) praises the landmark border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which resolves decades of conflict and instability along their shared border.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the High Commission on Ukraine UK FCDO 28 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commission - Oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Royal Air Force Typhoons Arrive in Malbork, Poland, ahead of NATO's enhanced Air Policing Mission NATO Allied Air Command 27 Mar 2025 -- Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon jets have landed at the 22nd Air Base in Malbork, Poland, ahead of NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission (eAP).
The UK demands unconditional ceasefire and withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces from DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Mar 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.
Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK response, March 2025 UK FCDO 27 Mar 2025 -- Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission over the last 12 months, and condemns recent attempts by Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik to undermine regional stability.
It is time for Russia to agree the US proposal of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 27 Mar 2025 -- Ambassador Holland commends Ukraine's agreement to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and urges Russia to show that it is serious about peace by agreeing to one without further delay.
PM remarks following the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris: 27 March 2025 Gov.UK 27 Mar 2025
Prime Minister meets Coalition of the Willing in Paris following UK military planning meetings Gov.UK 27 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister will co-host the next meeting of the Coalition of the Willing alongside President Macron in Paris today (Thursday 27 March).
Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025
PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 27 March 2025 Gov.UK 27 Mar 2025
Apparent Russian Foreign Interference and Manipulation of Information: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 27 Mar 2025 -- Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that Russia's citing of a fake UK newspaper article would damage trust and credibility if, as seems likely, it was a deliberate attempt to manipulate the Forum.
Our shared view on russia with the United Kingdom binds us together, says Minister of National Defence D. Šakalienė Lithuania MND 26 Mar 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė met with Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, Chair of the Defence Committee of the Parliament Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, British MPs, media and academia representatives during her visit to London. .
We must have enduring peace in Ukraine, which ensures Ukraine's future security and upholds the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
UK is absolutely committed to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 26 Mar 2025 -- Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, commends Ukraine as the party of peace for proposing a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire - and urges Russia to agree to this without further delay.
Major £1.6 billion equipment contract to support British Defence jobs and boost Army readiness UK MOD 26 Mar 2025 -- British Army equipment, including tanks and armoured vehicles, will receive world-class maintenance and spare parts under a contract which supports 1,600 UK jobs.
2025 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement UK FCDO 26 Mar 2025 -- 2025 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Diplomacy and dialogue are the best ways to achieve a stable future in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 25 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
UK sanctions for human rights violations and abuses during the Sri Lankan civil war UK FCDO 24 Mar 2025 -- The UK has today sanctioned figures responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses during the civil war in Sri Lanka.
UK-French relationship strengthened as Defence Chiefs discuss Ukraine and European security with their French counterparts UK MOD 24 Mar 2025 -- The UK and France have today continued top level defence engagements with a meeting of both nations Military Chiefs in London.
PM call with Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands: 23 March 2025 Gov.UK 23 Mar 2025
French, German, British FMs urge immediate return to Gaza ceasefire People's Daily 22 Mar 2025 -- The foreign ministers of France, Germany and Britain on Friday jointly called for an immediate return to a ceasefire in Gaza.
France, Germany, UK appalled by civilian casualties in Gaza, urge ceasefire return Press TV 22 Mar 2025 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza, calling for an immediate return to a ceasefire in the besieged territory.
PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 22 March 2025 Gov.UK 22 Mar 2025
Trump says open to U.S. "associate membership" in British Commonwealth People's Daily 22 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Friday he is open to the proposal that the United States could be offered "associate membership" in the British Commonwealth.
Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza UK FCDO 21 Mar 2025 -- The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the UK (the E3) call for immediate return to a ceasefire
The UK opposes any attempt to forcibly annex land in Gaza or expand settlements in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
UK, Germany issue 'travel warning' for US-headed passengers amid increased detentions, deportations Press TV 21 Mar 2025 -- The UK and Germany have issued "travel warnings" for passengers headed to the United States due to an increase in recent detentions and deportations of foreign visitors.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar UK FCDO 21 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
PM call with President of the European Council, President of the European Commission and the leaders of Turkey, Norway and Iceland: 21 March 2025 Gov.UK 21 Mar 2025
Read-out of the meeting between European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with the leaders of Iceland, Norway, Türkiye and the United Kingdom European Commission 20 Mar 2025
UK, France and Switzerland announce new alliance to tackle bribery and corruption threat Federal Council - Swiss Government 20 Mar 2025 -- On 20 March 2025, the UK's Serious Fraud Office, France's Parquet National Financier (PNF) and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) affirmed their shared commitment to tackling international bribery and corruption. To strengthen their cooperation, the three partners signed a 'Founding Statement' that includes the establishment of a task force.
The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
PM remarks to Permanent Joint Headquarters and military planners at Northwood: 20 March 2025 Gov.UK 20 Mar 2025
PM speech at the Dreadnought keel laying ceremony: 20 March 2025 Gov.UK 20 Mar 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer's speech at the Dreadnought keel laying ceremony in Barrow this afternoon.
PM: Barrow a blueprint for positive impact of defence spending across the country Gov.UK 20 Mar 2025 -- Barrow is a blueprint for how defence spending can boost communities up and down the country, the Prime Minister will say while on a visit to the town today.
UK, German envoys summoned over anti-Iran draft resolution at Human Rights Council Press TV 20 Mar 2025 -- British and German diplomatic representatives to Tehran have been called to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in protest at their governments' move to present a draft resolution against the Islamic Republic at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizes Ceasefire and Accountability Amid Ongoing Conflict: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 19 Mar 2025 -- UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says Ukraine's long-term security depends on a multifaceted approach of immediate ceasefire efforts, robust security arrangements, and economic and humanitarian support.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine UK FCDO 19 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 19 Mar 2025
PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia: 19 March 2025 Gov.UK 19 Mar 2025
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on the DPRK UK FCDO 19 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus UK FCDO 19 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Aid should never be used as a political tool: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic UK FCDO 18 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran UK FCDO 18 Mar 2025 -- Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.
PM call with Prime Minister Mitsotakis of Greece: 18 March 2025 Gov.UK 18 Mar 2025
UK and EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives UK FCDO 17 Mar 2025 -- The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas will meet the Foreign and Defence Secretaries in London to discuss coordinating cooperation on Ukraine.
Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Canada 17 Mar 2025
UK pledges up to £160 million to support Syria's recovery and stability in post-Assad era UK FCDO 17 Mar 2025 -- The UK government has pledged up to £160 million in aid to help stabilise Syria following the fall of the Assad regime.
UK active in marshalling European allies in sending troops to Ukraine Global Times 16 Mar 2025 -- As the fate of a proposed cease-fire plan to end Russia-Ukraine conflict remains uncertain and the latest battlefield dynamic adds to the complexity of the situation, European leaders presented varying attitudes toward the way and scale of military support for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal after a virtual summit on Saturday.
Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (15 March 2025) Russia MoD 15 Mar 2025
Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace VOA 15 Mar 2025 -- Britain's leader encouraged his global counterparts to continue pushing for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine at the start of a virtual meeting Saturday intended to end the fighting between the two countries.
Starmer Says 'Coalition Of The Willing' Will Draft Plans To Protect Ukraine Under Cease-Fire RFE/RL 15 Mar 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Russia must stop attacking Ukraine and agree to a cease-fire, and he pledged that a "willing" coalition of Western countries will draft plans to protect Ukraine if a deal is reached.
PM statement at press conference on the Coalition of the Willing: 15 March 2025 Gov.UK 15 Mar 2025
Chair's Statement: Leaders call on Ukraine, 15 March 2025 Gov.UK 15 Mar 2025
PM remarks on call with the Coalition of the Willing: 15 March 2025 Gov.UK 15 Mar 2025
Prime Minister Carney to strengthen ties with France and the United Kingdom and reaffirm Canada's sovereignty Prime Minister of Canada 15 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister and Canada's new government are focused on what matters most right now: creating more higher-paying jobs, building new trade relationships with reliable partners, and making Canada more secure.
Prime Minister to tell world leaders: 'The ball is in Russia's court, Putin must stop delaying tactics' Gov.UK 14 Mar 2025
PM call with President Macron of France: 14 March 2025 Gov.UK 14 Mar 2025
Joint statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Charlevoix Canada 14 Mar 2025
G7 Foreign Ministers' Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity Canada 14 Mar 2025
UK Reaffirms Support for Geneva International Discussions and Georgia's Sovereignty: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 13 Mar 2025 -- Ambassador Holland welcomes the latest round of the Geneva International Discussions and calls on Russia to comply with its obligations under the 2008 ceasefire agreement.
Greater international action is needed to tackle widespread sexual violence in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 13 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
Time for Russia to show that it is interested in peace: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 13 Mar 2025 -- Ambassador Holland welcomes the agreement reached between the US and Ukraine on proposing an immediate 30-day ceasefire and urges Russia to show it is interested in peace.
UK firm on supplying F-35 parts to Israel despite regime's Gaza aid blockade: Minister Press TV 13 Mar 2025 -- The United Kingdom has remained firm in exporting spare parts for US-made F-35 fighter jets to Israel despite the Tel Aviv regime blocking the entry of aid into the war-torn Gaza Strip, a British minister says.
Iran summons EU3 envoys over 'provocative' meeting on its nuclear program Press TV 13 Mar 2025 -- Iran has summoned the diplomatic representatives of the UK, France and Germany to convey its "strong protest at the irresponsible and provocative approach" of the three countries in convening a closed-door UN Security Council meeting on Tehran's nuclear program.
PM statement on talks in Saudi Arabia: 11 March 2025 Gov.UK 12 Mar 2025
Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 12 March 2025 UK FCDO 12 Mar 2025 -- The Foreign Office protests Russia's campaign of harassment against British diplomats.
UK and Nordic-Baltic Eight Ministerial Roundtable: Joint Statement UK FCDO 11 Mar 2025 -- On Tuesday 11 March, UK Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, chaired a roundtable with Nordic and Baltic counterparts to discuss support for Ukraine, security in Northern Europe, and tackling hybrid threats.
Cooperation between the EU and UN is more important now than ever: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation with the EU.
UK changes rules to allow freer travel by Hong Kongers Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- The British government says Hong Kongers holding a British National Overseas, or BNO, passport will soon be allowed to travel to the country without completing an advance travel authorization form, allowing people to flee a political crackdown in the city more easily.
The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban's ban on girls' education in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 10 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat VOA 10 Mar 2025 -- Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump said last month that he was "inclined" to support the deal. However, critics say the agreement could threaten the security of a joint U.S.-U.K. military base on the islands amid fears of China's close ties with Mauritius.
Baiba Braže in London: the United Kingdom is one of Latvia's closest allies in security and support for Ukraine Latvia MFA 10 Mar 2025 -- The officials were of the same mind concerning the current situation in Ukraine - Europe must continue all kinds of support for Ukraine to strengthen its position on the battlefield and in the upcoming peace talks.
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 10 March 2025 Gov.UK 10 Mar 2025
Press release on revoking the accreditation of certain staff members of the British Embassy in Moscow Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Mar 2025
Russia expels British diplomats on espionage charges IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has declared that it has decided to revoke the accreditation of two British diplomats and order them to leave the country within two weeks, as reported by the Russian government broadcaster Russia Today (RT) on Monday.
Russia expels two British diplomats for spying Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Russia has expelled two British diplomats on suspicion of carrying out espionage activities, the country's domestic security service said.
Visit of External Affairs Minister to the United Kingdom (March 4-9, 2025) India MEA 10 Mar 2025 -- At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9, 2025 (during this period, he also visited Ireland on March 6-7, 2025).
UK, France, Germany, Italy support Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction Press TV 08 Mar 2025 -- Britain, France, Germany and Italy have backed a proposal by Arab nations to reconstruct the Gaza Strip that would avoid displacing the territory's roughly two million residents from their homeland.
Foreign Ministers Statement: Arab Plan For Reconstruction of Gaza UK FCDO 08 Mar 2025 -- Joint Statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK
PH, UK ink framework to facilitate more defense, trade cooperation Philippine News Agency 08 Mar 2025 -- The Philippines and the United Kingdom on Saturday signed a landmark agreement to expand collaboration across various sectors, including defense and trade.
PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 8 March 2025 Gov.UK 08 Mar 2025
Report: US intelligence ban renders UK missiles useless for Ukraine Press TV 07 Mar 2025 -- The United States' decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine has made the UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles useless for Kiev in its war with Russia, a report says.
PM call with President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission: 7 March 2025 Gov.UK 07 Mar 2025
UK and partners publish vision for responsible space operations UK MOD 07 Mar 2025 -- Innovative UK-made tech will help the military monitor space following a new £65 million deal agreed today, in British Science Week.
The UK fully supports the UN's decision to pause humanitarian operations in Saada: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
Developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2025 UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- The UK underlines concerns at the adoption of laws by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska in violation of the Dayton Agreements, and reaffirms unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of BiH.
Russia's veto flouted the voice of the General Assembly: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto.
The UK supports Ukraine in its aim to ensure Russia cannot attack it again: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- Ambassador Holland dismisses Russian disinformation and underlines the UK's support to Ukraine in its aim to ensure Russia cannot attack it again.
Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Board, March 2025 UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine
Advanced attack drones for Ukraine in new deal struck by UK government and Anduril UK UK MOD 06 Mar 2025 -- Ukraine's armed forces will be backed by more advanced attack drones to tackle Russian aggression in the Black Sea, following a deal struck by the UK government and an Anglo-American defence tech company.
Hegseth, U.K. Counterpart Discuss Working Toward Peace in Ukraine DoD News 06 Mar 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted British Defense Secretary John Healey today for a bilateral engagement at the Pentagon, where they discussed the increased role that Britain and other NATO countries are taking toward securing peace in Ukraine.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Greets the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey and Takes Questions From the Press DoD 06 Mar 2025
Joint statement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 6 March 2025 Gov.UK 06 Mar 2025
Prime Minister's remarks from the plenary session at the first UK-Ireland Summit: 6 March 2025 Gov.UK 06 Mar 2025
Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry RUSI Speech UK MOD 06 Mar 2025 -- Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry: RUSI/IFRI Speech "Enhancing UK-France Defence Industrial cooperation"
Update on Syria: Lifting asset freezes on 24 entities UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- The UK has lifted asset freezes on 24 Syrian entities, underscoring our commitment to help Syrians rebuild their country and economy
Iran holds Britain accountable for unfounded accusations against Iran IRNA 06 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baqayi has criticized Britian's "irrational hostile mentality regarding Iranians", noting that any government that makes unfounded accusations and takes hostile actions against the Iranian nation shall be held accountable.
Iran rejects 'absurd' UK claim of posing national security threat Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- Iran has refuted British officials' accusations that Tehran poses a national security threat to the UK, saying they blame the Islamic Republic for something they "excel in and master".
Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2025 UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS
NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board, March 2025 UK FCDO 05 Mar 2025 -- UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement
Humanitarian access in Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 5 March 2025 UK FCDO 05 Mar 2025 -- Statement from the foreign ministers of the UK, France and Germany (E3) on humanitarian access in Gaza.
E3 Foreign Ministers' Statement: Humanitarian Access to Gaza Germany Federal Foreign Office 05 Mar 2025
There will be no let-up in the UK's support to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 05 Mar 2025 -- The UK sets out plan agreed with leaders in London on 2 March to work with Ukraine and the United States on a strong, just and durable peace.
Prime Minister's remarks at UK-Ireland Summit: 5 March 2025 Gov.UK 05 Mar 2025
Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary's Washington visit UK MOD 05 Mar 2025 -- During meetings, the Defence Secretary will hail the unparalleled depth of the UK-US relationship, which bolsters security and supports economic growth
Iran rejects the U.K.'s claims as 'baseless' IRNA 05 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokeperson Esma'eel Baqayi has rejected the British officials' allegations that Iran is trying to threaten the European country's national security as "baseless".
Iran dismisses UK accusation of threatening Britain's national security Press TV 05 Mar 2025 -- Iran has dismissed as baseless Britain's claim that Tehran threatens British national security, urging London to abandon its unconstructive approach toward Iran and the broader West Asia region.
NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board, March 2025 UK FCDO 05 Mar 2025 -- UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement
IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, March 2025: E3 statement UK FCDO 05 Mar 2025 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA
Letters call on UK residents to hand Hong Kongers over to China for reward Radio Free Asia 05 Mar 2025 -- Calls are growing for the British government to take action to protect Hong Kongers in the country from the China's "long-arm" law enforcement after the neighbors of two wanted pro-democracy activists received anonymous letters urging them to bring the activists to the Chinese Embassy in London.
This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions to further degrade Al-Shabaab: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 03 Mar 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2776 on Al-Shabaab Sanctions.
NATO Secretary General attends London Security Summit NATO 03 Mar 2025 -- On Sunday (2 March 2025) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Securing Our Future Summit in London, United Kingdom.
Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2025
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar UK FCDO 03 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue on on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders.
UK PM announces new 1.6-bln-pound deal for Ukraine to buy missiles Global Times 03 Mar 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that Britain will allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds (2 billion U.S. dollars) of British export finance to purchase more than 5,000 air defense missiles.
France, UK propose one-month Ukraine ceasefire plan Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says his country and the UK are pushing for a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine, as Europe tries to shift peace negotiations away from US control.
President of Ukraine Had an Audience with King Charles III President of Ukraine 03 Mar 2025
Starmer Says 'Time To Act' On Ukraine As Europe At Crossroads RFE/RL 02 Mar 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a four-step plan agreed with European leaders and top representatives of NATO and the EU to support Ukraine and show they remain united in the face of Russia's aggression.
Starmer says UK, France to work with Ukraine on ceasefire plan Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the governments in London and Paris plan to devise a new ceasefire scheme with Ukraine, taking the lead from the United States on drawing up a plan to "stop the fighting" with Russia.
PM remarks at international leaders' summit press conference: 2 March 2025 Gov.UK 02 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister's remarks at the International Leaders summit press conference in London.
Chair's Statement: Leaders Meeting on Ukraine, London, 2 March 2025 Gov.UK 02 Mar 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Statement as Chair for the Leaders Meeting on Ukraine in London on 2 March 2025.
PM call with leaders of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania: 2 March 2025 Gov.UK 02 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister spoke to President Alar Karis of Estonia, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of Latvia and President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania this morning.
PM remarks at international leaders' summit press conference: 2 March 2025 Gov.UK 02 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister's remarks at the International Leaders summit press conference in London.
Historic £1.6bn deal provides thousands of air defence missiles for Ukraine and boosts UK jobs and growth UK MOD 02 Mar 2025 -- Deal will create 200 jobs in Northern Ireland and provide 5000 air defence missiles missiles to Ukraine.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 2 March 2025 Gov.UK 02 Mar 2025
European Leaders To Hold Crisis Talks In London After Zelenskyy's Clash With Trump RFE/RL 02 Mar 2025 -- The lavish interiors of Lancaster House in London will host crisis talks on March 2 as European leaders seek to recover from collective shock and horror after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disastrous visit to Washington this week.
UK PM Starmer meets Ukrainian President Zelensky Global Times 02 Mar 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.
Joint European Position and Security Guarantees: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meets With Keir Starmer President of Ukraine 01 Mar 2025
Day After White House Clash, Zelenskyy Gets 'Warm' Welcome, Big Loan From British PM RFE/RL 01 Mar 2025 -- Volodymyr Zelenskyy was welcomed by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for one-on-one talks, a day after the Ukrainian leader had an unprecedented White House clash with the U.S. president that threatened the future of U.S. support for Kyiv.
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 March 2025 Gov.UK 01 Mar 2025

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