tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-06-12T12:12:24+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-applauds-ukraines-heroic-resistance-and-demands-russia-end-its-illegal-war-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-12T12:12:24+01:00

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, reiterates the UK's call for Russia to cease its unlawful aggression against Ukraine and reaffirms Ukraine’s right to self-defence under international law.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-victimhood-narrative-is-inconsistent-with-the-facts-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-12T10:41:34+01:00

Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's victimhood narrative, which is inconsistent with the facts. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp UK stands firmly and unapologetically with Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-osce-high-commissioner-on-national-minorities-june-2025-uk-and-canada-joint-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-05T13:24:56+01:00

UK and Canada thank the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities for his active start in the role and urge continued prioritisation of support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russia-continues-to-frustrate-peace-efforts-while-trying-to-convince-the-world-it-is-taking-them-seriously-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-05T13:13:50+01:00

Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's latest tactics to frustrate efforts to end its war in Ukraine while trying to convince the world it is serious about peace. He confirms that the Kremlin's delay tactics will onl�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ukraines-security-is-our-security-only-a-just-peace-can-secure-ukraines-future-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-06-05T06:48:26+01:00

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that a sustained ceasefire is the quickest route to stop the killing. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp UK supports ending the war in Ukraine through a just peace, while Russia obstructs progress.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tenfold-increase-in-uk-drone-deliveries-for-ukraine-at-50-nation-ukraine-summit 2025-06-04T00:00:00+01:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/outcomes-of-the-ukeu-summit-on-19-may-uk-statement-to-osce 2025-05-29T15:05:59+01:00

Ambassador Holland briefs on the outcomes of the UK/EU Summit, which took place on 19 May in London, including the leaders' commitment to the Helsinki Decalogue and resolute condemnation of Russia's war of aggression�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/president-putins-words-about-peace-are-not-aligned-with-his-actions-uk-statement-to-osce 2025-05-29T10:20:23+01:00

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's continued attacks against Ukrainian civilians, which are not actions of a government seeking peace, and calls for no effort to be spared in bringing about the release of the three OS�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-continued-contravention-of-osce-principles-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-05-28T16:12:46+01:00

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that in line with the OSCE Code of Conduct, the UK will continue to support Ukraine towards achieving a just and lasting peace, while continuing to urge Russia to return to full compliance �

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-reaffirms-its-support-for-ukraines-self-defence-while-president-putin-rejects-ceasefire-as-war-deepens-russias-economic-and-global-isolation-uk 2025-05-28T16:10:54+01:00

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that Russia’s invasion shatters European security and undermines peace. Despite President Putin’s claims, continued attacks show absolutely no intent to negotiate. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp UK urges aâ€�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-war-must-end-without-delay-and-the-way-it-ends-should-matter-to-us-all-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-05-22T11:47:44+01:00

Ambassador Holland corrects Russia's claims that the UK wishes to prolong the war in Ukraine. He calls for it to end without delay but explains why the way in which it ends should matter to all OSCE participating States.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine-tightens-sanctions-on-russia-and-urges-ceasefire-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-05-21T16:29:01+01:00

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that despite claiming commitment to peace, Russia has escalated its military aggression by refusing to engage in peace talks, launching record-breaking drone attacks on Ukrainian�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-attends-kimberley-process-intersessional-hosted-by-the-united-arab-emirates 2025-05-21T11:30:04+01:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp United Kingdom reaffirms commitment to the Kimberley Process and support for its tripartite framework following the 2025 Kimberley Process Intersessional.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-major-sanctions-in-support-of-ukraine 2025-05-20T00:00:00+01:00

As President Putin ruthlessly intensifies his strikes against innocent Ukrainians, the UK is ramping up pressure with raft of 100 new sanctions.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-welcomes-talks-in-istanbul-and-calls-on-kremlin-to-end-the-bloodshed-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-05-15T10:17:23+01:00

Ambassador Holland welcomes talks in Istanbul and urges Russia to end the bloodshed in Ukraine and show it is serious about peace or face further sanctions.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-at-heart-of-nato-talks-on-strengthening-euro-atlantic-security-and-support-for-ukraine 2025-05-15T00:00:00+01:00

NATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/managing-risk-reduction-even-in-times-of-crisis-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-05-14T18:53:17+01:00

Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK’s support to Ukraine, calls on Russia to end its war and to use this unique Forum for risk-reduction, even in crisis.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-speech-in-lviv-on-the-special-tribunal 2025-05-14T14:51:05+01:00

David Lammy outlines UK support for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine during a visit to Lviv, Ukraine.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-convenes-european-partners-in-london-to-continue-collective-action-against-once-in-a-generation-security-threat 2025-05-13T00:00:00+01:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Foreign Secretary will host Foreign Ministers of the Weimar+ group for critical talks on repelling Russian aggression and bolstering European security. â€�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/weimar-joint-statement-on-ukraine-and-euro-atlantic-security 2025-05-12T00:00:00+01:00

Joint statement by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and the EU High Representative, following their meeting in London.