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VTB and Aeroflot - Britain imposes sanctions on Russia

VTB and Aeroflot - Britain imposes sanctions on Russia

All financial assets of the Russian bank VTB are frozen, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. In addition to this, UAC, USC, and Rostec were sanctioned along with VTB. Blocking sanctions are also being …

UK not certain if Russian troops have entered Donbass region

UK not certain if Russian troops have entered Donbass region

Britain is not yet sure whether Russian troops have entered two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, UK foreign minister Liz Truss said on Wednesday. "We do not have verified evidence that that has taken place yet," Truss …

UK legislates for tougher Russia sanctions

UK legislates for tougher Russia sanctions

Britain published new legislation on Thursday broadening the scope of those linked to Russia who could be sanctioned if Moscow invades Ukraine. The new laws will allow Britain to impose tough penalties on those close to the Kremlin and …

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss arrives in Moscow

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss arrives in Moscow

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss arrived in Moscow Wednesday, the UK embassy in Moscow said on Twitter. "[Secretary Liz Truss] has arrived in Moscow for a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov to discuss the …

UK foreign secretary visit’s planning is in the works

UK foreign secretary visit’s planning is in the works

A visit to Moscow by UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on February 10 is in the works, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "It is in the works," its source said when asked to comment on media reports saying that Liz …

UK recommends Putin to calmly watch EU, NATO’s collapse

UK recommends Putin to calmly watch EU, NATO’s collapse

The Telegraph readers criticized journalist Con Coughlin for ‘warnings’ against Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the journalist, the Russian leader will make a big mistake if he attacks Ukraine. …

Russia confirms British foreign minister could visit Moscow

Russia confirms British foreign minister could visit Moscow

A possible visit by UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to Moscow is being looked at, Russia has received a corresponding request, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "Such a request (for a visit by UK foreign …

Russia and Britain discussed global and regional security

Russia and Britain discussed global and regional security

On Thursday, December 23, a telephone conversation took place between the Chief of the General Staff of Russia Valery Gerasimov and the Chief of the Defence Staff of the UK Antony Radakin. This was reported by the Russian …

UK called on Russia to bring troops into Mexico

UK called on Russia to bring troops into Mexico

Skynews’s Facebook and Twitter observers agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin's demand to guarantee the country's security. The Russian leader said at a press conference that Moscow didn't …

British declared their inability to resist Russia

British declared their inability to resist Russia

Reviewers of The Times magazine commented on the words of the Russian ambassador to Great Britain, Andrei Kelin, who said that the activity of British troops could lead to an escalation of the conflict. In their opinion, aggressive actions …

Russia wants information on AUKUS deal

Russia wants information on AUKUS deal

Moscow has a full range of questions concerning the establishment of the AUKUS alliance, which it has already raised with the US and will also present to its Australian and British colleagues, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.

Russian envoy: HMS Defender incident a London’s provocation

Russian envoy: HMS Defender incident a London’s provocation

The HMS Defender incident near the Crimean coast was a provocation, which was possibly aimed to worsen the relations between Russia and the West, Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin told journalists Thursday. "We are talking …

British destroyer violates Russian border

British destroyer violates Russian border

The Russian Black Sea Fleet, together with the Federal Security Service Border Control, stopped a violation of the Russian border by UK’s HMS Defender destroyer near Cape Fiolent in Crimea,  Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday. …

UK to announce a bill to counter Russia and China - report

UK to announce a bill to counter Russia and China - report

Foreign spies operating in Britain face being prosecuted and deported under new laws to protect the nation from "hostile states" such as China and Russia. Boris Johnson will use the Queen’s Speech on May 11 to announce a …