tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications about Russian invasion of Ukraine: UK government response2025-04-03T13:02:05+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/22-days-after-ukraine-agreed-to-an-immediate-ceasefire-russia-continues-to-distract-and-delay-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-04-03T13:02:05+01:0022 days after Ukraine agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Russia continues to distract and delay: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland questions Russia's seriousness about peace when it continues to attack Ukraine with hundreds of drones and refuses to commit to a full, immediate ceasefire.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-and-allies-to-build-on-momentum-in-efforts-to-enhance-ukraines-security-uphold-international-law-and-protect-human-rights-uk-statement-to-the-os2025-04-03T06:49:18+01:00UK and Allies to build on momentum in efforts to enhance Ukraine’s security, uphold international law and protect human rights: UK Statement to the OSCEUK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says a lasting peace in Ukraine can only be provided if we step up and offer real and credible security assurances to deter Russia from further threatening European Security.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-declaration-by-the-foreign-ministers-of-the-weimar2025-03-31T00:00:00+01:00Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar +Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain as well as the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Madrid on 31 March 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/it-is-time-for-russia-to-agree-the-us-proposal-of-an-immediate-and-unconditional-ceasefire-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-03-27T10:44:19+00:00It is time for Russia to agree the US proposal of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland commends Ukraine’s agreement to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and urges Russia to show that it is serious about peace by agreeing to one without further delay.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-is-absolutely-committed-to-securing-a-just-and-lasting-peace-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-03-26T14:06:58+00:00UK is absolutely committed to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCEPolitico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, commends Ukraine as the party of peace for proposing a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire - and urges Russia to agree to this without further delay. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-statement-to-the-eighth-review-meeting-of-the-joint-convention-on-the-safety-of-spent-fuel-management-and-on-the-safety-of-radioactive-waste-manage2025-03-20T10:01:46+00:00UK Statement to the Eighth Review Meeting of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste ManagementDelivered at the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 19 March 2025tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine-emphasizes-ceasefire-and-accountability-amid-ongoing-conflict-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-03-19T13:42:46+00:00UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizes Ceasefire and Accountability Amid Ongoing Conflict: UK Statement to the OSCEUK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says Ukraine's long-term security depends on a multifaceted approach of immediate ceasefire efforts, robust security arrangements, and economic and humanitarian support. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-eu-to-ramp-up-pressure-on-russia-and-boost-defence-initiatives2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00UK and EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiativesThe EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas will meet the Foreign and Defence Secretaries in London to discuss coordinating cooperation on Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-supports-ukraine-in-its-aim-to-ensure-russia-cannot-attack-it-again-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-03-06T12:58:45+00:00The UK supports Ukraine in its aim to ensure Russia cannot attack it again: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland dismisses Russian disinformation and underlines the UK’s support to Ukraine in its aim to ensure Russia cannot attack it again.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/there-will-be-no-let-up-in-the-uks-support-to-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-03-05T15:35:08+00:00There will be no let-up in the UK's support to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCEThe UK sets out plan agreed with leaders in London on 2 March to work with Ukraine and the United States on a strong, just and durable peace.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/human-rights-in-russia-and-the-deaths-of-alexei-navalny-and-boris-nemtsov-joint-statement-to-the-osce-february-20252025-02-27T13:08:43+00:00Human Rights in Russia and the deaths of Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov: Joint Statement to the OSCE, February 2025UK and others commemorate Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov and call on Russia to release political prisoners immediately and unconditionally. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/11-years-since-russias-illegal-annexation-of-crimea-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-02-27T11:37:12+00:0011 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland comments on the eleventh anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation of Ukraine, a violation of international law, and the campaign of systematic human rights violations and abuse against its people tha�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-urges-russia-to-respect-the-geneva-conventions-and-ensure-the-humane-treatment-of-prisoners-of-war-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-02-26T16:22:05+00:00UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCEUK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, cites multiple independently-verified sources documenting Russia’s widespread use of torture against Ukrainian prisoners of war, a clear violation of its obligations under the Geneva Conventions.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/osce-reinforced-permanent-council-february-2025-uk-statement2025-02-24T13:52:19+00:00OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, February 2025: UK statementUK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, addresses a Reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and underlines continued UK support for Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-largest-sanctions-package-against-russia-since-20222025-02-24T00:00:00+00:00UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022Three years on from President Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has today imposed over 100 new sanctions directly targeting those who continue to aid the invasion.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-steps-up-life-saving-medical-support-for-ukraines-armed-forces2025-02-24T00:00:00+00:00UK steps up life-saving medical support for Ukraine's Armed ForcesThe Ministry of Defence will double its funding for medical and rehabilitation services for Ukraine's troopstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ukraine-must-have-a-central-role-in-shaping-its-future-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-02-19T10:16:53+00:00Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCEPolitico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan says that the UK’s priority is to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible position for negotiations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ukraines-resilience-remains-nothing-short-of-extraordinary-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-02-13T11:42:05+00:00Ukraine’s resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCEUK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says nobody desires peace more than Ukraine, yet peace must be just and sustainable. It is our responsibility to ensure that they do not stand alone.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-deceit-did-not-work-in-2022-and-it-will-not-work-now-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-02-13T11:08:22+00:00Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/weimar-statement-by-germany-france-poland-italy-spain-the-united-kingdom-the-european-external-action-service-and-the-european-commission2025-02-12T00:00:00+00:00Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European CommissionJoint Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission.