The allegations of Russian malign activity in the UK are deeply concerning.

Anyone found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service will be held to account.

The UK will never be deterred from backing Ukraine by Russia’s futile attempts to shake our resolve.

While we must let the judicial process run its course, I am deeply concerned by allegations of British nationals carrying out criminal activity on UK soil to benefit the Russian state.

We will use the full weight of the criminal justice system to hold anyone found guilty of…

A CTP investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command has led to Crown Prosecution Service authorising charges for offences under the National Security Act.

These are the first brought under the legislation introduced in Dec 2023.

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Here’s the reality: NATO is a defensive Alliance. Its core task is to keep its members safe. #1NATO75

The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing.

The map below is the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 26 April 2024.

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#StandWithUkraine …

#Vilnius is hosting #NATOSummit once again! But today it’s a #ModelNATO simulation for high school students. 🇬🇧 Brian Olley Olley, #Lithuania 's PM Ingrida Šimonytė, 🇱🇹 Seimas | #StandWithUkraine Speaker Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen-Nielsen gave inspiring welcoming remarks & wished them a successful event! #UKinLT

In this 2nd edition of #ModelNATO Vilnius, hosted by @lrseimas, 192 students from 26 🇱🇹 public, private & international schools are taking part. This year it goes international as students from the newest member of NATO – #Sweden 🇸🇪 – are joining in. Wish them luck! #UKinLT

This week you could see military equipment of🇬🇧Armed Forces travelling through #Lithuania by rail & road. It crossed🇱🇹border & continued northwards to Tapa,🇪🇪, where the🇬🇧-led #eFPEstonia is located. Later, the equipment &🇬🇧troops will partake in exercise #SwiftResponse . #UKinLT

Over the last weeks, NATO Allies have stepped up support to Ukraine.

We are committed to supporting Ukraine and paving the way for a just and lasting peace in Europe

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

🇺🇸 B-1B bombers integrated with 🇬🇧 Typhoons, they conducted escort training with their Allies

During the month-long deployment the 🇺🇸 B-1Bs were flying alongside #NATO Allies across the European region, including 🇨🇿🇬🇷🇹🇷

Read more: ac.nato.int/archive/2024/B…

#BomberTaskForce

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 25 April 2024.

Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: gov.uk/government/new…

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with German Chancellor
Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz in Berlin today.

“Our commitment to NATO and the security of all allies is unshakable.”

Read their joint understanding on security and defence 👇

We will not waver, as we have never wavered in defence of our country, and the free, democratic world.

Great to be here Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz 🇬🇧🇩🇪

Together, we are stronger 🇬🇧🇩🇪

I’m in Berlin to deepen our defence and security cooperation.

The UK and Germany stand side by side to preserve security and prosperity at home and abroad.

Today is a landmark moment in the defence of the United Kingdom.

We’ll spend an extra £75 billion in defence over the next six years.

▪️ Protecting our security and prosperity
▪️ Backing Ukraine for the long-term
▪️ Leading the way in European security

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 24 April 2024.

Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: gov.uk/government/new…

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Today Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Warsaw.

They discussed the UK’s historic plan to steadily increase defence spending to 2.5% and fire up our national defence industrial production.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Defence Spending will rise by £75bn over the next 6 years.

With the world becoming more dangerous we can’t afford not to act. That’s why we’ll invest unprecedented amounts to give our Armed Forces a game-changing advantage.

🧵Find out what this £75bn will do:

I will always back our Armed Forces.

Over the next six years, we’ll invest an additional £75 billion in our defence - fully funded with no increase in borrowing or debt.

Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP explains the package ⬇️