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UK general statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at the 75th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee, October 2024.
The UK has sanctioned 3 Russian agencies and 3 senior figures who are attempting to undermine and destabilise Ukraine and its democracy.
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's growing threat to global stability, food security and maritime safety as it thickens ties with North Korea, steps up attacks in the Black Sea and seeks to circumvent sanctions.
Statement by Alex Berelowitz, Second Secretary Human Rights at the General Debate of the UN Third Committee.
Joint statement between the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom David Lammy and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-yul.
Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure in the Black Sea, delaying vital aid from reaching Palestinians, and stopping crucial grain supplies from being delivered to the global south.
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's repeated violation of its OSCE commitments to non-intervention in internal affairs of others and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms during its years of meddling in Ukra…
The UK has today unleashed the largest package of sanctions to date against Putin's shadow fleet of oil tankers.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU High Representative Josep Borrell reaffirmed the importance of the relationship between the EU and the UK for European security.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.
Deputy Ambassador Brown says that progress on democracy and fundamental freedoms cannot be taken for granted at this time of shrinking civil space and growing authoritarianism.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has violated core principles contained in the Helsinki Final Act and the OSCE’s Code of Conduct, as Ukrainian civilians are subjected to a daily…
UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that the OSCE’s Code of Conduct, which turns 30 this year, commits all States to act if OSCE norms and commitments are violated; the UN and OSCE have evidence of Russia violating internatio…
UK statement for Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Russian troops involved in the abhorrent use of inhumane chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine have been targeted by new UK sanctions.
Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians, which violates the Geneva Conventions.
UK highlights support for the OSCE, governments, and civil society organisations, which work to protect the most vulnerable from the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says the UK’s military, financial, diplomatic and political support for Ukraine is iron-clad and will continue for as long as is needed as the cost of inaction would be far higher.
Ambassador Neil Holland says that the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference symbolises our shared commitment to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, and thanks civil society organisations for their ongoing work.
The UK, alongside the US and Australia, has sanctioned 16 members of prolific Russian cyber-crime gang 'Evil Corp'.
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