Author: HM Government

We have seen the reports cited by the Russian Federation regarding an alleged drone hit in Starobilsk, Ukrainian territory currently under temporary Russian occupation. At this stage, as we have heard from the briefers, the incident has not been objectively or independently verified.  And as Russia refuses to allow any independent verification, we may sadly never get […]

I thank the Deputy Prosecutor Khan for her briefing to the Council today and for her presentation of the Office’s latest report. As other colleagues have said, we regret that the Deputy Prosecutor was unable to brief the Council in person today, as mandated by the Council. Mr President, I will make three points. First, the […]

Notices Sanctions Notice, Isil Da’esh and Al-Qaeda: 31 March 2026 (PDF, 128 KB, 3 pages) Sanctions Notice, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida: 27 March 2026 (PDF, 176 KB, 5 pages) Sanctions Notice, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida: 2 March 2026 (PDF, 173 KB, 5 pages) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office notices issued from 28 January 2026 about […]

New sniffer dogs, trained handlers and specialist equipment provided by UK Government to intercept more small boat supplies and illegal narcotics before they reach the UK  Joint operations between the UK National Crime Agency and Bulgarian authorities saw 91 small boats and six engines intercepted in Bulgaria in 2025. The new dogs build on the success […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom welcomes Deputy Head of Mission Susan Penska to the Permanent Council, and thanks her and her team for this comprehensive report. The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the important work and mandate of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, and the Mission’s key ongoing role in supporting government […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom welcomes Deputy Head of Mission Susan Penska to the Permanent Council, and thanks her and her team for this comprehensive report. The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the important work and mandate of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, and the Mission’s key ongoing role in supporting government […]

I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom […]

We are deeply concerned about a recent series of backward steps going against the global movement towards universal abolition of the death penalty, as outlined in the Global Report on Death Sentences and Executions 2025 recently released by Amnesty International.  This includes a sharp increase in executions in the world, primarily due to a significant […]

Since the start of its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia has repeatedly employed irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and coercive signalling. On 12 May, Russia further underscored this trajectory by announcing the test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon which President Putin claims exceeds existing systems in range, payload, and ability […]

I thank Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov, High Representative Mladenov, and Director Hijjo for their briefings. And let me express our condolences for the brave Red Crescent colleagues who have been tragically killed. President, six months ago, this Council adopted Resolution 2803, which offered an opportunity to turn the page on years of bloodshed and move […]