Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 24 June 2023. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/s3ez50OWlAF 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Following events overnight involving the Wagner group and the Russian military, we are monitoring the situation carefully and liaising closely with our allies.

This week is my last after 37 years in HM Diplomatic Service, 12 of them as an ambassador. What an adventure! I leave with fond memories of, heartfelt thanks to & much affection for the many friends & colleagues (just a few of them pictured below) that have shared it with me.

I’m constantly amazed by the dedication of Ukraine’s arts community. On Sunday I was at Kyiv Opera’s first performance of La Boheme since Russia’s invasion. It was delayed by an air raid, and interrupted by another - but nothing could stop Rodolfo and Mimi falling in love.

🚨Breaking news! 🚨 Alan Titchmarsh along with others have backed a letter to The Times and The Sunday Times launching the start of our #FundfortheFuture Endowment fund. 1/3 👉To read the article follow the link here: thetimes.co.uk/article/alan-t…

On his first day in office, Prime Minister Keir Starmer assured Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський of the UK’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine, in the face of Russian aggression. 🇬🇧🇺🇦💪gov.uk/government/new…

I’m horrified to see that Kyiv’s children’s hospital has been hit in this morning’s barbaric attack by Russia on cities in Ukraine. My thoughts are with all who have lost loved ones today. The UK is stepping up its support to Ukraine to confront Russia’s appalling aggression.

Post-Soviet visual. "Freedom" painting by Erik Bulatov, 2015.

Владимир Кара-Мурза об исторических переменах и будущем России.

White’s Eco Light Festival ✨ Discover a brand-new magical experience this winter, with White’s Eco Light Festival. Every Thursday-Saturday, from Thursday 21st November 2024 – Saturday 21st December 2024. Times:   16:30-20:00 🎟️: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/whites-e…

Watching Narrowly: natural history book day Gilbert White's House & Gardens #Selborne on 8 March with One Tree Books Hear writers like Richard Mabey Chloe Dalton Matthew Oates Simon Martin & help us bring visitors of all ages closer to nature. Tickets at gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...

Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚 8th March Introducing our first exciting nature writer Matthew Oates ! Other writers on the day include Richard Mabey, @ChloeDalton, Roger Morgan-Grenville, @SimonMartin and more!

Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚 On the 8th March we will be joined by six nature writers for a one of a kind book festival, including best-selling author Chloe Dalton ! 🐇 To find out more and to book tickets click here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watching…

Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚8th Mar In Drawn to Nature, Simon Martin has gathered beautiful images of the extraordinary array of wildlife described by White. Photo credit: Taran Wilkhu gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watching…

Separate tickets now also on sale for our conversations at Gilbert White’s House on 8 March with Richard Mabey, Chloe Dalton, Roger Morgan-Grenville, Matthew Oates, Paul Rodhouse and Simon Martin #WatchingNarrowly #Selborne

The UK will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

My support for Ukraine is unwavering. The UK stands with you, Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський.

This evening, His Majesty The King received the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, at Sandringham House. 🇺🇦