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We are imposing an unprecedented punishing package of economic sanctions against the Kremlin, hitting all parts of the Russian economy.👇
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Been in touch today with partners across Europe 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇳🇴 🇮🇹 🇩🇰 🇳🇱 as well as 🇨🇦 🇧🇷 🇮🇳
Also spoke at the OSCE council to express the UK’s condemnation of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion. We will continue to rally support for Ukraine with countries across the world.
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My statement on Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.👇
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Today I’ll be speaking to Foreign Ministers across the world, rallying countries in support of Ukraine and in condemnation of Russia's illegal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. 🇺🇦
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I have summoned the Russian ambassador to meet me and explain Russia’s illegal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We will be imposing severe sanctions and rallying countries in support of Ukraine.
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I strongly condemn the appalling, unprovoked attack President Putin has launched on the people of Ukraine.
We stand with Ukraine and we will work with our international partners to respond to this terrible act of agression.
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Our support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine is unwavering.
We #StandWithUkraine 🇬🇧🇺🇦
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Today we have deployed teams to 5 countries in Eastern Europe to support Brits leaving Ukraine.
A crucial part of our 24/7 response to support our citizens overseas.
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The UK will guarantee up to $500million in loans to help Ukraine withstand the economic impact of Russia’s actions.
We are using our economic heft to inflict pain on Russia and to support the Ukrainian people. gov.uk/government/new…
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We are using our economic strength to inflict pain on Russia and the Kremlin. We announced our first wave of sanctions yesterday in concert with allies, with more planned. Nothing is off the table. Read my @thetimes piece👇
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Important calls on Ukraine with allies @GLandsbergis @WBHoekstra @JanLipavsky and @BogdanAurescu. We agreed Russia’s disregard for international law will be met with severe costs.
🇱🇹🇳🇱🇨🇿🇷🇴 and 🇬🇧 are unified in our response and are adopting coordinated escalatory sanctions.
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🇬🇧🇺🇸🇩🇪🇫🇷🇨🇦🇮🇹🇯🇵 The G7 Foreign Ministers strongly condemn Russia’s violation of their international commitments.
We agreed a strong package of coordinated escalatory sanctions in response. Our support is unwavering for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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Russian aggression is being met with severe costs. Today I signed our first wave of sanctions targeting oligarchs and banks close to the Kremlin. We will keep ratcheting up sanctions if Russia refuses to de-escalate.
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Strong response from @OlafScholz suspending NordStream2.
We must hold Russia responsible for their actions, which will be met with severe costs. Europe must reduce its dependence on Russian gas.
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I instructed the Permanent Under Secretary to summon the Russian Ambassador to explain Russia’s violation of international law and disregard of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
We are imposing severe sanctions in response.
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Met @SpeakerPelosi today, agreed Putin’s actions overnight are a flagrant breach of international law.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 We are united in standing by Ukraine. We are committed to their sovereignty and territorial integrity. We will impose severe costs on Russia.
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The safety and security of British nationals in Ukraine is our top priority. All Brits should leave now via commercial routes while they are still available.
We are bolstering our teams in the region to support British people as they leave and once they have crossed the border.
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Spoke to @DmytroKuleba to give my full support to Ukraine and discussed the sanctions UK will be imposing on Russia together with our allies.
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Following Russia’s latest assault on Ukrainian sovereignty I spoke to @JosepBorrellF tonight. We agreed 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 will coordinate to deliver swift sanctions against Putin’s regime and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine.
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Tomorrow we will be announcing new sanctions on Russia in response to their breach of international law and attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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My statement condemning Russia’s recognition of the ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ and ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ as independent states 👇
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Met @jensstoltenberg @NATO. Diplomacy must be pursued but a Russian invasion of Ukraine looks highly likely. The UK and allies are stepping up preparations for the worst case scenario. We must make the cost for Russia intolerably high.
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In Brussels to co-chair a 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Joint Committee meeting with @MarosSefcovic on the Withdrawal Agreement.
We continue to work intensively to find practical solutions that preserve peace and stability in Northern Ireland and protect the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
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Wishing Her Majesty a swift recovery and a return to full health.
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It is eight years since Russia annexed Crimea with no regard for international law. Today Ukraine faces another clear and present threat to its sovereignty.
Read my statement 👇
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.