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In Ukraine
  • Foreign Secretary discusses Ukraine with Sergey Lavrov

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Ukraine on 23 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives 'cautious welcome' to Ukraine agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said yesterday's agreement on the next steps in Ukraine should be welcomed, but quick progress is needed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress made in Geneva on Ukraine

    Speaking after talks in Geneva the Foreign Secretary welcomed the agreed steps to de-escalate the current Ukraine crisis.

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

  • Foreign Secretary confirms extended sanctions

    Following today’s Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, the Foreign Secretary has confirmed further EU sanctions in response to events in Eastern Ukraine.

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

  • FCO statement on latest tensions in Eastern Ukraine

    FCO concerned at further escalation of tensions in Eastern Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned about situation in eastern Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed grave concern about Crimea and recent events in the east of Ukraine.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • EU Foreign Ministers discuss Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Athens to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

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

  • 64th Königswinter Conference

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about the situation in Ukraine and Europe’s wider role in the world at the Königswinter Conference.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN vote to support Crimea

    Foreign Secretary William Hague backs UN resolution to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes OSCE Mission to Ukraine

    William Hague welcomes deployment of monitoring mission but condemns Russia’s refusal to allow it access to Crimea.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yatsenyuk

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called Ukrainian Prime Minister Yatsenyuk to outline UK support for Ukraine.

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

  • Ukraine travel advice update

    Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to eastern Ukrainian regions Kharkiv, Donetsk and Lugansk.

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

  • In response to President Putin’s address to the Russian Parliament

    UK government's response to points made by President Putin in his address to the Russian Parliament on 17 March.

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

  • Russia's actions in Crimea

    The Foreign Secretary spoke in Parliament about the referendum in Crimea and preparations for further EU sanctions on Russia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Russia’s recognition of Crimea as a 'sovereign state'

    The Kremlin has this evening announced that President Putin has signed a decree recognising Crimea as a sovereign state.

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

  • Adoption of EU sanctions against individuals in Russia and Crimea

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions against Russian and Crimean individuals following illegitimate referendum.

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

  • EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Ukraine

    William Hague: The UK will not recognise the Crimea referendum that took place yesterday (16 March) as legal or legitimate.

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

  • Crimea referendum should not convince anyone, says William Hague

    Foreign Secretary says Crimea referendum should not convince anyone, UK will not recognise outcome.

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

  • Foreign Secretary says Russia must engage in dialogue over Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary regrets the fact Russia has refused to change course on Crimea and says door is still open for diplomacy and dialogue.

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