New Kyiv Business Centre opens in Ukraine
A UK-supported Kyiv Business Centre has opened, hosting an inaugural meeting and providing a permanent UK presence in Ukraine intended to support and promote UK companies operating there.
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Address by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: UK statement to the OSCE
UK Chargé d’Affaires James Ford reaffirms UK support for the ICRC, calls for protection of humanitarian workers and urges Russia to grant immediate ICRC access to all Ukrainian prisoners of war and uphold international humanitarian law.
New UK sanctions target Kremlin war chest, propagandists and torturers
Introduces a package of 31 UK sanctions targeting Russian financial assets, propagandists and individuals accused of torture, intensifying economic pressure ahead of the winter season.
In Helping Ukraine, We Protect Ourselves
Argues that supporting Ukraine is in Western self-interest rather than charity, because Russia poses threats beyond Europe and Ukraine's battlefield innovation and civilian resilience offer lessons the West should adopt.
The United Kingdom will continue to champion the Colombia Peace Agreement through implementation at local levels: UK statement at the UN Security Council
At the UN Security Council, Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh said the UK will continue to support implementation of the Colombia Peace Agreement at local levels, reaffirming the UK’s diplomatic backing for peace processes.
Development Aid will be Critical to Securing Ukraine
Contends that while Ukraine needs weapons to win the war, European development aid and broader non‑military tools will be critical to securing and consolidating any lasting peace.
Russia’s war threatening civilian shipping in the Black Sea: UK statement to the OSCE
Colonel Joby Rimmer condemned attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea, warning Russia’s war is endangering maritime security and freedom of navigation and has broader consequences for civilian shipping in the region.
Respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remains essential for long-term stability, political progress and economic recovery: UK statement at the UN Security Council
At the UN Security Council the UK emphasised that respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for long-term stability, political progress and economic recovery, in a statement by Ambassador Kate Foster.
Joint statement on support for the International Criminal Court
Foreign ministers from Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK issued a joint statement reaffirming political and practical support for the International Criminal Court and its work (full joint statement published by the FCDO).
What Joint Exercises Assume About How Crises Behave
Contends that standard joint military and civil exercises assume single, recognisable crises with clear ends, while compounded crises violate these assumptions and current readiness reporting fails to detect such complexity.
Recording: Germany Rearmed: The Return of War and the End of Illusions
Liana Fix assesses Germany’s historic rearmament and its implications for European security as Russian aggression intensifies and confidence in US willingness to defend Europe weakens, exploring defence policy shifts, burden-sharing and strategic consequences for NATO.
Testing Europe's Resolve: The Growing Threat Against European Energy
With the Hormuz crisis tightening energy supplies, Russia is assessed as likely to test Europe’s resolve this winter; the report flags cyberattacks against energy infrastructure as the most credible and immediate threat to supply security.
G7 Leaders’ Statement on global energy security and market stability
Sets out the G7 leaders' commitments on global energy security and market stability, signalling coordinated policies among member states to address supply, market volatility and resilience of energy systems.
Israel–Hezbollah conflict 2026 and UK response
Updates the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah fighting into June and outlines UK-related issues in diplomacy such as disarmament of Hezbollah and withdrawal of forces from southern Lebanon as key negotiation points.
UK leads major Joint Expeditionary Force Exercise as defence ministers meet in Iceland
Details the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force exercises across the High North and Baltic aimed at countering Russian hybrid threats, coinciding with defence ministers’ meetings in Iceland to coordinate regional security measures.
Iran Conflict Remains Deeply Unpopular as Many Americans Expect It To Go On for Months
US polling finds the Iran conflict is widely unpopular: 65% disapprove of President Trump’s handling of US military action, 33% approve, and many Americans expect the conflict to continue for months.
Conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq
Operation Inherent Resolve has concluded in Iraq; Global Coalition forces, including UK personnel, have departed as UK‑Iraq security cooperation moves into a new phase.
Andy Lord appointed Interim Chair of NAD Group Advisory Board
Andy Lord has been appointed interim chair of the MOD’s National Armaments Director Group Advisory Board, which provides independent oversight of the Group’s strategy, performance and risk management.
Old Madsen’s Almanack
A forward-looking Almanack sets out 2027 political forecasts: a close French presidential contest where the National Rally could win, Xi Jinping likely securing a fourth term at China’s Party Congress, and other geopolitical trends to watch.
Holding Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine: UK statement to the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
Deputy Ambassador James Ford accused Russia of international law breaches including torture, enforced disappearances and unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children, urged an unconditional ceasefire, and reaffirmed UK support for accountability mechanisms at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference.
30% boost to UK military transport aircraft availability under new deal
MoD has extended a £190 million contract with Airbus to maintain the RAF’s A400M Atlas fleet, targeting a 30% boost in aircraft availability and sustaining more than 350 UK jobs under the deal.
Sanctions are a National Priority but Where is the Data to Prove It?
Contends the UK and EU prioritise sanctions rhetorically but current enforcement levels and the paucity of reliable data make it hard to substantiate that claim or measure effectiveness.
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen
Ms Ann Snow MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, succeeding Ms Abda Sharif OBE, marking a diplomatic change of post for the UK’s representation in Yemen.
UK and Taiwan deepen trade and technology cooperation
The UK and Taiwan held the 28th annual UK–Taiwan Trade Talks in London, launched a new Science, Innovation and Technology Arrangement and engaged with a Taiwanese business delegation to deepen trade and technology cooperation.
Why the UK Needs a National Open-Source Intelligence Centre
Argues for a UK national open‑source intelligence centre to set standards and coordinate government analysis, complementing the new information defence centre aimed at hostile state threats.
National Statement of the United Kingdom at the OPCW 113th Executive Council
The UK delivered its national statement to the 113th Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, outlining its position and priorities on chemical weapons issues at the OPCW meeting.
At a time of deepening conflict and insecurity across parts of the continent, the partnership between the United Nations and African Union is indispensable: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Security Council the UN–African Union partnership is essential amid growing conflict and insecurity in parts of Africa, urging continued cooperation to address regional crises and peacekeeping challenges.
Times Radio: UK rejoining the EU?
Discussion on whether revisiting Brexit red lines—for example customs union or single market membership—could deliver larger economic growth, with calls from some politicians to pursue deeper UK-EU integration rather than piecemeal agreements.
From the Bayeux Tapestry to a new entente? The prospects for Franco-British leadership in Europe
Argues that recent Franco‑British rapprochement should be leveraged to build broader European coalitions, exploring prospects for joint leadership in Europe and proposing how UK–France cooperation might shape continental policy agendas.
Russia’s battlefield claims do not withstand examination: UK statement to the OSCE
Colonel Joby Rimmer, the UK Senior Military Advisor, challenged Russia’s battlefield claims at the OSCE, arguing they do not withstand scrutiny and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine.