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UK and US impose sanctions on Putin as the noose tightens around Kyiv

Western allies have sought to stage a show of unity as Russian forces close in on Kyiv amid fears a European capital is about to be engulfed in a devastating conflict. The UK, US and the European Union announced plans to impose personal sanctions on ...

26 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Biden signs memo to give Ukraine £448m in immediate military assistance

US President Joe Biden has signed a memorandum to provide up to 600 million dollars (£448 million) in “immediate military assistance” to Ukraine as Kyiv officials warned street fighting was under way against Russian forces in the city. Ukraine’s ...

26 Feb 2022 at 08:25

Biden signs memo to give Ukraine £448 million in immediate military assistance

US President Joe Biden has signed a memorandum to provide up to 600 million dollars (£448 million) in “immediate military assistance” to Ukraine as Kyiv officials warned street fighting was underway against Russian forces in the city. Ukraine’s ...

26 Feb 2022 at 06:55

World

‘Unacceptable’ – world leaders condemn Russia on Ukraine

World leaders have condemned Russian president Vladimir Putin after he ordered his forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. Leaders in Asia and elsewhere voiced strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, along with worries about how a ...

22 Feb 2022 at 09:55

Johnson welcomes moves to exclude Russia from Swift banking system

Boris Johnson has welcomed fresh impetus to exclude Russia from the Swift global banking system after Germany dropped its opposition to the plan. In a dramatic move, Chancellor Olaf Scholz also announced Berlin would start sending arms to the ...

26 Feb 2022 at 22:25

PM warns of nuclear disaster risk after Ukrainian power plant shelled

Boris Johnson has warned of the “risk” of nuclear disaster in Europe following the Russian shelling of a Ukrainian power plant, as he said the world is “turning its back” on Vladimir Putin. In an interview with foreign newspapers, the Prime ...

05 Mar 2022 at 02:25

Truss condemns China and Hong Kong authorities over threat to ‘silence’ critics

The UK accused the authorities in China and Hong Kong of an unjustified assault on free speech after a human rights organisation was threatened under a “draconian” security law. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the warning sent to UK-based ...

14 Mar 2022 at 09:55

City

Government will not block billionaire Drahi’s 18% BT stake

French-Israeli billionaire Patrick Drahi will not be blocked from increasing his stake in telecommunications giant BT after a national security review ended with no further action. The company told shareholders that ministers will not ...

23 Aug 2022 at 09:04

City

Government to probe French billionaire’s BT stake over national security fears

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has told BT that the Government will examine French billionaire Patrick Drahi’s increased 18% stake in the company over national security concerns. Altice, Mr Drahi’s investment arm and the firm’s ...

26 May 2022 at 09:06

World

US: Iranian troops in Crimea backing Russian drone strikes

The White House has said Iranian troops are “directly engaged on the ground” in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s power stations and other key infrastructure. The US administration claimed it has troubling ...

21 Oct 2022 at 09:17

Foreign Agent Registration Scheme to be added to UK National Security Bill

A new scheme will make clandestine political activity by foreign agents illegal in the UK. The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, introduced via an amendment to the National Security Bill, will aim to protect the UK’s ...

18 Oct 2022 at 01:01

MPs to visit Taiwan amid heightened tensions

MPs on a prominent Commons committee are visiting Taiwan from Tuesday and will meet dignitaries over the next few days amid strained UK relations with China. The Foreign Affairs Committee said its members will be on the ...

29 Nov 2022 at 13:27

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