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We lead the UK’s work internationally, promoting the UK overseas, defending our security, projecting our values, reducing poverty and tackling global challenges
Sep 7, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Let’s look at Russia’s commitment to feeding hungry people around the world 🔎

🧵👇 In July Russia pulled out of the #GrainDeal that allowed 33 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain to be shipped through the Black Sea in a year.

The international community was not impressed ⤵️
Jun 16, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
🇬🇧 🤝 🇵🇹 “An alliance without parallel”

Today, we’re celebrating 650 years of the Anglo-Portuguese alliance - the oldest in the world still in force.

Here are some of the key moments that helped shape our nations…🧵 A painting depicting John o... 1) Our friendship dates back to the early 12th century.

But in 1373, England’s King Edward III and King Ferdinand and Queen Eleanor of Portugal signed the Treaty of London at St Paul’s, committing to “perpetual friendship, unions, alliances and affections” between our nations. A black-and-white sketch of...
Mar 24, 2022 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
SANCTIONED: Today the UK has imposed 65 new Russian sanctions, cutting off vital industries fuelling Putin’s war machine.

Those targeted include:
❌ Russian banks
❌ Oligarchs
❌ Defence companies
❌ Russian Railways

🔗 gov.uk/government/new…

🧵 Read full thread ⬇️ ❌ SANCTIONED: Eugene Shvidler, oligarch with close business links to Roman Abramovich.

➡️ gov.uk/government/new…
Aug 20, 2021 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
1 year ago, Russia used a Novichok chemical weapon on the opposition leader Alexey @Navalny

This was utterly deplorable & a violation of international law

Over the past year, alongside our international partners, we've called on Russia to hold a full & transparent investigation We have been working closely with international partners - including the EU and USA - to hold Russia to account.

Russia have failed to uphold their Chemical Weapons and Human rights obligations.
Dec 21, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
International travel from and to the UK is restricted.

Countries are closing borders and may introduce new measures with little notice.

If you are in the UK with plans to travel, or trying to return to the UK, take action now, and follow the guidance below.

THREAD ⤵️ International travel is restricted. If your travel is affect If you are in the UK with plans to travel:

Firstly, contact your airline or transport provider.

➡️ check travel rules that apply to where you live
➡️ read advice for your destination. Prepare for delays & cancellations
➡️ sign-up for email alerts
➡️ get insurance or check cover
Jan 14, 2020 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
"Today, the E3 – consisting of the United Kingdom, France and Germany - have jointly taken action to hold Iran to account for its systematic non-compliance with the JCPoA."

Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab "Since last May, Iran has step by step reduced its compliance with critical elements of the JCPoA, leaving it a shell of an agreement."

FS @DominicRaab
Oct 4, 2018 • 19 tweets • 4 min read
THREAD

The attempted hacking of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) by the Russian Military Intelligence Service - the GRU - part of a sustained pattern of hostile cyberspace activity.

What we know ⬇️ The attempted hacking happened in April. Around that time, the OPCW was working to independently verify the UK’s analysis of the chemical used in the poisoning of the Skripals in Salisbury. The OPCW confirmed the UK’s analysis.