Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Thank you, Madam Chair. The United Kingdom’s approach in this Forum is consistent: to hold each other to account against shared OSCE commitments, such as calling for Russia to end its illegal war of aggression in Ukraine. The UK has also used this Forum to manage risks and prevent unintended escalation. Last Summer, Russia’s actions […]

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Italy: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Updates to this page Published 19 June 2017 Last updated 17 February 2026 + show all updates 17 February 2026 List of English-speaking Italian solicitors specialising in rape, sexual assault and domestic violence has been updated. 19 November 2025 Guide on rape and sexual assault updated 19-11-25 7 August 2024 New lawyer added to the […]

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Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

On the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny’s death in a Russian penal colony, we once again express our deepest condolences to his family. We underline that the Russian authorities remain solely responsible. The February 3rd judgement by the European Court of Human Rights furthermore underlined that Russia bears responsibility for the inhuman and degrading treatment […]

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List of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office posts abroad

Updates to this page Published 29 October 2014 Last updated 16 February 2026 + show all updates 16 February 2026 British Embassy Office Lviv, Ukraine, added to list. 2 December 2025 UK Government Office San Diego removed from list. 21 September 2025 Changing reference to “Occupied Palestinian Territories” to Palestine. 1 September 2025 List updated: […]

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AU Summit: Advancing Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty

Hon. President of the Comoros, Ministers, Dr Jean Kaseya Excellencies. Distinguished guests. Friends. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly. Today’s gathering reflects a truth Africa has understood for generations. That health is everything. It is the backbone of national prosperity. Because we cannot invest in our future without investing in the health of our […]

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UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India

UK and international partners to redouble efforts for AI to transform public services, create jobs and drive renewal for people worldwide, as talks get underway at India AI Impact Summit 2026 Talks build on the Bletchley, Seoul, and Paris AI summits – focusing AI’s impact on citizens, growth and sustainability Deputy PM and AI Minister lead […]

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The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

I would like to start by welcoming the announcement of the new government of Yemen and commend the leadership of Prime Minister Zindani and the Presidential Leadership Council.  This marks an important step for Yemen and an opportunity for important economic, governance, and security reforms. The UK fully supports the government’s efforts to advance security, […]

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