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Articles tagged with: Vladimir Putin
The strength of sanctions against Russia makes the case for imposing them on the brutal Hong Kong leadership
Economy
By Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
The strength of sanctions against Russia makes the case for imposing them on the brutal Hong Kong leadership
Over the last few weeks, the world has watched in horror as Russian armies marched on Ukraine.
The threat from a nuclear Russia requires global focus on a diplomatic way out of conflict in Ukraine
Defence
By Lord Browne of Ladyton
The threat from a nuclear Russia requires global focus on a diplomatic way out of conflict in Ukraine
We are at a critical moment in Euro-Atlantic security. The unthinkable and unjustifiable horror of Russia’s invasion of its peaceful neighbour, Ukraine, is a reality.
Putin’s dangerous Holocaust distortion skews both present and past
Defence
By Olivia Marks-Woldman OBE
Putin’s dangerous Holocaust distortion skews both present and past
Vladimir Putin’s brutal acts of aggression against the Ukrainian people is being met with a firm response by the West.
UK Sanctions 386 Russian Politicians Who Backed Putin’s Invasion Of Ukraine
Foreign affairs
UK Sanctions 386 Russian Politicians Who Backed Putin’s Invasion Of Ukraine
Liz Truss has announced that the UK is imposing sanctions on 386 members of the Russian parliament over their support for military action in Ukraine.
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On 'Total Mess' Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Energy
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On "Total Mess" Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Labour leader Keir Starmer has urged the government to go further in its support for households as he warned average bills would rise by £700 even before the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine were taken into account.
Boris Johnson Urged To Act In 'Days Not Months' On Oligarch Money in London
Defence
Boris Johnson Urged To Act In "Days Not Months" On Oligarch Money in London
Labour has demanded that Boris Johnson enforces new laws to prevent money laundering by Vladimir Putin’s cronies in London within "days not months" as MPs gather to debate the Economic Crime Bill in Parliament today.

Boris Johnson Does Not Support Call For Russians To Assassinate Their Own President Vladimir Putin
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Does Not Support Call For Russians To Assassinate Their Own President Vladimir Putin
The Prime Minister has rejected a call from a senior American politician for the Russian people to assassinate their own president Vladimir Putin.
Prince Michael Of Kent Confirms He Will Return His 'Order Of Friendship' Kremlin Honour
Foreign affairs
Prince Michael Of Kent Confirms He Will Return His 'Order Of Friendship' Kremlin Honour
Prince Michael of Kent has confirmed that he will be returning the Russian state government 'Order of Friendship' award, one of the Kremlin’s highest honours.
USA, Canada, Ukraine and UK Set To Attend European Union Foreign Affairs Council
Foreign affairs
USA, Canada, Ukraine and UK Set To Attend European Union Foreign Affairs Council
Liz Truss has said she is due to attend a meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council next week to discuss further joint Western responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has been a wake-up call for Nato
Defence
By Lord King
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has been a wake-up call for Nato
At a time when the world is struggling with a disastrous global pandemic and recognising the vital need to work together to meet the increasing threat of climate change, it is impossible to exaggerate the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Boris Johnson Says We Are Seeing 'Unfolding Disaster' In Ukraine And UK 'Stands Ready To Take Refugees'
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Says We Are Seeing "Unfolding Disaster" In Ukraine And UK 'Stands Ready To Take Refugees'
Boris Johnson has called the situation in Ukraine an “unfolding disaster” as it is clear Vladimir Putin “is prepared to use barbaric and indiscriminate tactics against civilians”.
Downing Street Refuses To Endorse Liz Truss’ Support For Brits To Travel To Fight In Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Downing Street Refuses To Endorse Liz Truss’ Support For Brits To Travel To Fight In Ukraine
Number 10 has refused to back Liz Truss after she offered support for Brits who want to get to Ukraine and help fight the Russian invasion.
The British state must be transformed to meet the threats we face
Defence
By Bernard Jenkin MP
The British state must be transformed to meet the threats we face
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have observed years of Western failure to react to Russian encroachments and Chinese anti-democratic influence.
UK Sanctions Explained: How The West Plan To Squeeze Russia's Economy
Defence
UK Sanctions Explained: How The West Plan To Squeeze Russia's Economy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to "hit Russia very hard" following their invasion of Ukraine, but what do the UK sanctions look like, and what will they do to the Russian economy?
EU Plans To Send Weapons To Ukraine After Putin Escalates Nuclear Threat
Defence
EU Plans To Send Weapons To Ukraine After Putin Escalates Nuclear Threat
The European Union has announced it will begin shipping weapons to Ukraine after President Putin ordered nuclear forces to increase readinesss.
Defence Secretary Says 'Deeply Irrational' Vladimir Putin Has Broken International Law
Defence
Defence Secretary Says "Deeply Irrational" Vladimir Putin Has Broken International Law
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has reiterated his claim that the Russian President had "gone full tonto" after the country's invasion of Ukraine, and accused him of breaking international law.
The government must expedite the Economic Crime Bill to irreparably cripple Russia's economy
Defence
By Roman Borisovich
The government must expedite the Economic Crime Bill to irreparably cripple Russia's economy
The UK sanctions announced on Tuesday have been ironically compared to “turning up to a gunfight with a peashooter". The reality is much worse.
Boris Johnson Says 'Our Worst Fears Have Come True' After Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
Defence
Boris Johnson Says "Our Worst Fears Have Come True" After Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
The Prime Minister has promised the West will not allow democracy to be "snuffed out" after President Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine by "land, sea and air".
Boris Johnson Condemns Russian Invasion Of Ukraine And Says Britain Will 'Respond Decisively'
Defence
Boris Johnson Condemns Russian Invasion Of Ukraine And Says Britain Will "Respond Decisively"
The Prime Minister is chairing a emergency Cobra meeting to decide the UK's next response to "horrific attacks" by Russia.
Boris Johnson Says UK Will Send Further Military Support To Ukraine After Russian Invasion
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Says UK Will Send Further Military Support To Ukraine After Russian Invasion
Boris Johnson has announced that the UK will send a “further package of military support to Ukraine” after Russia’s invasion.
Sanctions won’t stop a war in Ukraine – but they will increase its cost for Putin
Defence
By Leigh Turner
Sanctions won’t stop a war in Ukraine – but they will increase its cost for Putin
The origins of the crisis lie not in Ukraine; but in Russia.
Liz Truss Doesn't Rule Out Sanctioning Tory Donors If Linked With Putin Regime
Defence
Liz Truss Doesn't Rule Out Sanctioning Tory Donors If Linked With Putin Regime
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said "nothing was off the table" when it came to sanctions, but rejected calls for her party to return donations from Russian donors.
Keir Starmer Calls For UK Ban On Russian State-Controlled TV Network Amid Calls For Tougher Sanctions
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Calls For UK Ban On Russian State-Controlled TV Network Amid Calls For Tougher Sanctions
Keir Starmer has called for the Russian state-controlled television network, Russia Today, to have its UK operation shut down in response to the advance of Russian troops into south-eastern Ukraine on Monday.
Government Calls For Russia To Be Stripped Of Hosting Champions League Final After Ukraine Invasion
Foreign affairs
Government Calls For Russia To Be Stripped Of Hosting Champions League Final After Ukraine Invasion
The government is calling on Uefa to strip Russia of the right to host the Champions League final after "a flagrant breach of its international commitments" following military advances into Ukraine.