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Thirty countries’ human rights developments are analysed in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s annual report.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speaking at the National Cyber Security Centre, the Foreign Secretary said NATO must work together to deter Russia's malicious global cyber campaign.
The governments of UK, France and Germany have issued a statement following a recent surge in violence in Idlib, Syria.
Ms Deborah Bronnert CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt notes the verdicts against 2 Russian GRU officers who plotted the coup.
The Foreign Secretary has released a statement following a significant surge in military action by Russia and the Syrian regime in Idlib province.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has issued a statement on the decree signed by Russian President Putin.
This Joint Statement was delivered at the 40th Session of the Human Rights Council on behalf of over 30 countries during the discussion under Item 8, held on 18 March 2019.
Five years ago, Russia illegally annexed the peninsula of Crimea in a blatant land grab from Ukraine.
The Foreign Secretary welcomes action taken by the EU, Australia, Canada and the US
The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt spoke at Glasgow University on cybersecurity and the UK government's approach to deterring cyber crime.
The UK highlighted its commitment to support those facing persecution because of their religion or beliefs and encouraged all partners to tackle the sale of children.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Ukraine.
The British Embassy Moscow and Consulate General Ekaterinburg now invite proposals for project initiatives in Russia in 2019/2020 financial year.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will travel to Washington for talks with the US Administration and other US politicians on a range of foreign policy issues.
EU foreign ministers agree to impose sanctions on the leadership of the GRU, and Salisbury suspects.
Sir Alan Duncan has called on the Russian Government to ensure those responsible for human rights abuses in Chechnya are held to account.
The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow announces a Grant Scheme for organisations as part of the UK-Russia Year of Music.
The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow and Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design are launching a series of City & Culture seminars.
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