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Romanian Ambassador delivers joint statement on behalf of 45 countries condemning arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by Russia and calling for their immediate and unconditional release.
The British Embassy in Moscow is responsible for supporting the interests of the UK in Russia. This includes providing services to British nationals in Russia and representing the British government in its relations with the Russian government.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
Information for British citizens living in Russia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
UK and 40 other OSCE States regret Russia's lack of response to Vienna Mechanism of March 2024 on prison conditions in Russia.
The UK, alongside international partners, announces a new package of sanctions to target Russia and North Korea (DPRK)’s illicit arms-for-oil partnership.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia has chosen to construct a false narrative of victimhood as it attacks its smaller neighbour, stifling debate as the facts around its illegal invasion are unpalatable and laid bare for all to see.
Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns Russia’s aerial attacks across Ukraine which have impacted all major cities and resulted in the deaths of civilians.
The UK announces 92 sanctions in response to the Russian regime imposing sham referendums in 4 regions of Ukraine.
Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
Ambassador Holland outlines measures that the UK is taking in response to Russia’s malign activity and interference.
Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns reports of the declining humanitarian situation in the Ukrainian territories temporarily under Russian control and Russia's attempts to erase Ukrainian identity.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Services if you're visiting, studying, working or living in Russia. Includes information about trading with and doing business in the UK and Russia.
Ambassador Holland calls out Russia’s failure to live up to the commitments it signed up to in the OSCE's Decalogue with its illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Statement by UK Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
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