Good news for Ukraine but also for global food security: before Russia's invasion Ukraine was seventh largest exporter of wheat, fourth largest exporter of barley, and the biggest exporter of sunflower seeds (used for oil and feed). Getting its exports back on track is vital.

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The most incredible, heart-stopping performance. I need a lie down. Take a bow Günok, Demiral, Güler... Tebrikler Türkiye! 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

The Rt Hon David Lammy MP David Lammy has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

I just spoke with the UK's newly appointed Foreign Secretary David Lammy and congratulated him on taking charge of UK diplomacy. I am grateful to my counterpart for reaffirming the UK’s ironclad support for Ukraine in all areas. We discussed next steps in our bilateral

We welcome David Lammy as the new Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs.

Attacking innocent children. The most depraved of actions. We stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression - our support won’t falter.

Russia's strike on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv is an appalling attack on Ukrainian civilians. My thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones. The UK's support to Ukraine is iron-clad. We must hold those responsible for Putin's illegal war to account.

Today we welcome leaders from across Europe to Blenheim Palace for the European Political Community summit. We are resetting our relationship, working together to drive growth and defend our democracies. #EPC2024

The UK placed sanctions on 11 more oil tankers that are helping Russia to export its supplies to customers, including some that are part of a shadow-fleet trib.al/ZfixyUO

✅ NEW: UK and 44 European nations have just announced this plan to crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet, as revealed by Bloomberg UK earlier this week Zelenskiy to join Starmer Cabinet meeting tomorrow to discuss

UK targets more Russian-linked oil tankers with sanctions on.ft.com/4faBMhq

🚨 SANCTIONED: vessels used by Russia to enable illicit trade in Russian oil. Putin’s shadow fleet uses deceptive practices in an attempt to undermine sanctions. It is a serious risk to European maritime security, trade, and the environment. #EPC2024

The 'shadow fleet': a call to action - GOV.UK (gov.uk) - hopefully the beginning of much more coordinated work on this issue #EPC

This is incredibly moving. The better angels of our nature, truly. Watch the whole thing.

Two years ago, Russia breached the UN Charter by orchestrating another illegal "annexation" of Ukraine’s sovereign territory, just as it did in Crimea in 2014. The UK's position is clear: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea are Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

UK strikes at heart of Putin's war machine - GOV.UK

🔴 SANCTIONED: Russian oil giants producing over 1 million barrels of oil daily between them.   We will continue to constrain the Kremlin and #StandWithUkraine

Türk arkadaşlarımıza başınız sağolsun 🇹🇷❤️

My thoughts are with all those affected by the senseless Russian strikes on Kyiv which have damaged the British Council building. Putin is killing children and civilians, and sabotaging hopes of peace. This bloodshed must end.