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Following meeting with @MarosSefcovic my team is in intense talks this week to deliver practical solutions to:
➡️ Protect Belfast Good Friday Agreement and political stability in NI
➡️ Ensure free flow of goods GB - NI
➡️ Defend sovereignty of decision-making for all 🇬🇧
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We stand with Ukraine against Russia's campaign of disinformation and agression.
Read @BWallaceMP piece👇
thetimes.co.uk/article/397093…
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My thoughts are with the Jewish community and all those affected by the appalling act in Texas. We condemn this act of terrorism and anti-semitism.
We stand with US in defending the rights and freedoms of our citizens against those who spread hate. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 👇 twitter.com/KarenPierceUK/…
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Russia is waging a disinformation campaign intended to destabilise and justify an invasion of its sovereign neighbour Ukraine
Russia must halt its aggression, deescalate and engage in meaningful talks #StandWithUkraine
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The UK condemns today’s cyber attacks on the Ukrainian Government.
🔹️@NATO will enhance cyber cooperation with Ukraine
🔹️ 🇬🇧 & allies will support 🇺🇦 with experts on the ground
nato.int/cps/en/natohq/…
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Good talks with @MarosSefcovic over the past two days. Read our joint statement 👇
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Delighted to welcome @MarosSefcovic for two days of talks on Northern Ireland and the wider UK-EU relationship.
My priority is defending the Union and protecting the peace. I will be putting forward constructive proposals to help communities and businesses in NI.
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I look forward to welcoming @MarosSefcovic to Chevening this morning for constructive talks.
My priority is protecting peace in Northern Ireland and the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
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The Prime Minister is delivering for Britain - from Brexit to the booster programme to economic growth. I stand behind the Prime Minister 100% as he takes our country forward.
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Read my piece in @Telegraph on the importance of safeguarding peace in Northern Ireland ahead of my 1st meeting with @MarosSefcovic at Chevening this week👇
telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/01/0…
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The UK 🇬🇧 and our @NATO allies discussed our united approach to counter Russia’s aggression and disinformation.
Read my statement following today’s NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting 👇
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Our commitment to Ukraine is unwavering. Any Russian military incursion into 🇺🇦 would be a massive strategic mistake and come at a severe cost, including coordinated sanctions. Read my statement on what the UK 🇬🇧 is doing to tackle Russian aggression👇 gov.uk/government/spe…
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Good to speak to my friend @DmytroKuleba:
🤝 The UK stands with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression
🛡 Any incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake & have severe consequences
🌍 We are working closely with Ukraine & allies
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Visited our world-leading cyber experts at @GCHQ today. Discussed 🇬🇧 work to:
🤝 Build security ties with allies around the world
🏠 Keep the British people safe
📡 Develop cutting-edge AI and quantum technologies
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The UK has advanced the cause of freedom, democracy, free trade and free enterprise this year.
In 2022 we will continue to deliver for 🇬🇧, boosting economic and security ties across the 🌍 and building a global network of liberty 👇
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Spoke to fellow foreign ministers 🇺🇸 @SecBlinken 🇩🇪 @ABaerbock & 🇫🇷 @JY_LeDrian about deterring Russian aggression towards Ukraine, concerns about Iran's nuclear programme and solidarity with Lithuania in face of China pressure.
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Deeply concerned by liquidation of Russian human rights group Memorial by 🇷🇺 courts. Memorial has worked tirelessly for decades to ensure abuses of Soviet era are never forgotten. Its closure is another chilling blow to freedom of expression in Russia.
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Spoke to NATO Secretary-General @jensstoltenberg about Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine. Agreed:
👉 NATO is resolute in its support for Ukraine
👉 An incursion would lead to severe costs for Russia
👉 Any dialogue must fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty
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Saddened to hear of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s death. He was a driving force behind ending apartheid in South Africa and a worthy winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
My thoughts are with the people of South Africa 🇿🇦.
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Spoke to @SecBlinken on Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine:
👉 Any Russian incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake & have severe consequences
👉 NATO & G7 are united in supporting Ukraine
👉 Russia needs to engage in talks that respect sovereignty
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Our support for Ukraine is unwavering. The UK 🇬🇧 calls for Russia to de-escalate the current situation on the Ukraine border. Dialogue is the only way to solve this. My statement 👇
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🇬🇧🇯🇵🌍 Excellent news and great work by @BWallaceMP. Closer defence ties with Japan will deliver jobs, opportunities and greater security for our two freedom-loving island democracies👇 twitter.com/DefenceHQ/stat…
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Russia’s attempt to use the #UNSC to destabilise Ukraine is unacceptable. Together 🇬🇧 & our UN allies:
➡️ Oppose Russia’s misuse of “Arria formula” meetings
➡️ Call on 🇷🇺 to stop disinformation campaign against Ukraine
➡️ Stand with 🇺🇦 in support of freedom & democracy
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The UK and Ukraine are close friends 🇬🇧🇺🇦
We’re boosting our trade and security ties, including through:
➡️ @UKEF support to increase British exports
➡️ @RoyalNavy training with Ukraine’s Navy
➡️ regular diplomatic dialogue
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.