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  • Arctic convoy heroes honoured

    Royal Navy and Merchant Navy sailors have received long-awaited Arctic Convoy Medals from Prime Minister David Cameron

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic Truce Forum looks to future

    The FCO, the IOC & UN Office on Sport for Development & Peace co-host Olympic Truce Legacy Forum with future Olympic host nations in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Promoting Wales in Russia

    St David’s Day, the national day of Wales, celebrations in St Petersburg

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Michael of Kent visited St Petersburg

    HRH Prince Michael Supports Disability. His programme included a visit to a special needs school and rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities “Dinamika”.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Bond’ Supercar stirs guests at Ambassador's residence

    Aston Martin showcased its latest successor to James Bond’s legendary car in Russia in the British Ambassador’s Moscow Residence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-Russia join hands on a culture projects

    The UK and Russia signed a landmark agreement that will see a major series of arts and culture activities in both countries next year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Carbon Reporting for Business, Investors and Policymakers

    A seminar on “Carbon Reporting for Business, Investors & Policymakers” organised by the Embassy took place at Baker & McKenzie in Moscow

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Russian Foreign and Defence ministers to London

    UK and Russia: many areas of shared interest and a strong relationship that allows frank and open discussion of our differences

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils: 11 March

    The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council in a Written Ministerial Statement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned at Pussy Riot verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said he was deeply concerned after three members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office expresses concern about new Russian NGO law

    A Foreign Office spokesperson said that the new law which labels Russian NGOs receiving foreign funding as foreign agents, and subjects them to increased scrutiny, is deeply worrying.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for justice for Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken after news that the Russian Investigative Committee has extended their investigation into the death of Sergei Magnitsky.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK hosts meeting on nuclear disarmament verification research

    The UK hosted a meeting at the Foreign Office today with the other P5 nuclear weapon states - the US, Russia, China & France - on nuclear disarmament verification research.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Russian presidential elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has noted the election observers assessment of the presidential elections in Russia on 4 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe comments on Kolskaya oil rig collapse

    Minister for Europe said he was saddened to hear of the deaths of oil workers after the Kolskaya oil rig capsized off Sakhalin on 18 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Independent assessment of Russian elections raises UK concern

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has spoken after the preliminary assessment of the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission on the Russian Duma elections.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organisation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Swiss-brokered deal between Russia and Georgia on customs and border issues, clearing the way for Russian accession to be approved by the World Trade Organisation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister comments on World Trade Organisation talks

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington commented today on discussions about Russia's accession to the World Trade Organisation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed by Russian and Chinese veto of UNSCR on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government