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FCDO travel advice for Russia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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Information for British citizens living in Russia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Ambassador Holland welcomes the agreement reached between the US and Ukraine on proposing an immediate 30-day ceasefire and urges Russia to show it is interested in peace.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in Russia
Ambassador Holland recalls Russia's deceit at the OSCE in the weeks leading up to their full-scale invasion of Ukraine and reiterates that UK will support Ukraine to achieve a just and lasting peace.
This page brings together the government's announcements of the UK’s sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Russia.
Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2774 on Ukraine.
UK and others commemorate Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov and call on Russia to release political prisoners immediately and unconditionally.
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