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Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) criticises Russian delegates for repeatedly lying and for shattering trust that underpins the European Security Architecture.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s ongoing aggression as we approach 500 days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
FCDO travel advice for Moldova. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The foreign ministers of the G7 issued a statement on the launch using ballistic missile technology by North Korea.
This joint statement from the IAEA Eighth and Ninth Review Meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety condemns the Russian Federation’s actions against nuclear safety in Ukraine.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps addressed attendees at the Franco-British Council Defence Conference reception alongside French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu after their bilateral meeting on 20 November 2023.
Ambassador Neil Bush says that 141 countries have rejected Russia's disinformation and stand with Ukraine to demand a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.
UK Deputy Head of Delegation Deirdre Brown condemns Russia’s violation of International Humanitarian Law in Ukraine and argues that perpetrators will be brought to justice.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Iain took up the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Socialist Republic of Vietnam in August 2022. Full name: Iain Grant Frew 2018 to 2021 Brasilia, Prosperity Counsellor 2016 to 2017 FCO, Head of EU Exit Strategy Department 2015...
Michelle Thorp is currently the Global Transformation Managing Director at UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). Michelle Thorp has 15 years’ experience in the Civil Service. After stints in international, european and domestic justice policy and various corporate roles (including as...
Nick Alexander has been Deputy Head of Mission since August 2011. Nick joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1989. He has previously served in: 2009 – 2011 Deputy Head, HR Operations, HRD (HR Managers & Local Staff Policy), FCO,...
Nigel Casey is His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Nigel was the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from May 2021 until January 2023. He was also the Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan Directorate (APD) in the...
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Russia's illegal and brutal war against Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the people of Russia too.
Ambassador Neil Holland says following Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, the Crimean Tatars have endured ruthless persecution at the hands of the Russian regime.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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