Russia–United Kingdom relations, also Anglo-Russian relations, [1] are the bilateral relations between the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Formal ties between the nations started in 1553.

2 days ago · The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin, said on Friday that Britain would have to return Moscow money that London had decided to illegally gift to Ukraine to fund ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has issued a stark warning to Russia, declaring that any direct attack on the United Kingdom would provoke an “overwhelming response” from NATO.

May 6, 2024 · Russia on Monday threatened to strike British military facilities and said it would hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid sharply rising tensions over comments by...

30 ships in Russia’s shadow fleet have today been sanctioned by the UK. David Lammy outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 5 July 2024. Joint statement by the...

The UK and our allies condemn the Russian government’s unprovoked and premeditated invasion of Ukraine. Putin has isolated Russia from the rest of the world. The UK stands with Ukraine, its...

Nov 24, 2024 · The UK is "watching Russia", a minister will say, as he warns Moscow is prepared to launch cyber attacks and "won't think twice" about targeting British businesses.

Mar 2, 2025 · Scholz says Russian perspectives ‘cannot be accepted’ in seeking end to war . Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz says that “the Russian perspectives cannot be accepted” in seeking an end to war in Ukraine. “Russia has always aimed to establish a government in Ukraine that follows its orders. This cannot be accepted,” Scholz said.

Nov 24, 2024 · Russia is ready to carry out cyber attacks on the United Kingdom and other allies in a bid to weaken support for Ukraine, a senior minister will warn later.

May 26, 2022 · Christopher Steele, who compiled the Trump-Russia dossier, says Russia and China are concerns. All the latest content about Russia-UK relations from the BBC.

Mar 1, 2025 · Sir Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky he has "full backing across the United Kingdom" as the two met in Downing Street. ... In Russia, the country's defence ministry reported 48 Ukrainian ...

May 8, 2024 · Britain says it is expelling Russia’s defense attaché after accusing him of being a spy. The move announced Wednesday was one of several measures taken by the U.K. against Moscow over what it said were malicious activities.

Jan 28, 2022 · Despite Brexit, however, the EU remains a vital security partner for the UK. An effective post-Brexit Russia policy demands a realistic assessment of UK power and influence. It should prioritize the protection of UK territory, citizens and institutions, and security in …

May 6, 2024 · Russia warned Britain on Monday that if British weapons were used by Ukraine to strike Russian territory then Moscow could hit back at British military installations and equipment both inside...

May 23, 2024 · Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Moscow will retaliate with strikes on British targets if British weapons are used by Ukraine to strike Russian...

The United Kingdom has supported Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, during both Conservative and Labour governments. After it began on 24 February 2022, then Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the invasion, provided military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and sanctioned Russia and Belarus , the two ...

Dec 5, 2024 · There is only a “remote” chance Vladimir Putin would physically attack Britain despite all of his threats, according to the UK’s top military chief. The Russian president has repeatedly...

Nov 21, 2024 · LONDON — Britain's armed forces would be ready to fight their Russian counterparts "tonight" if Vladimir Putin invades another Eastern European nation, a top U.K. military chief said Thursday.

Russia’s actions in Ukraine and Syria constitute the two most urgent foreign policy challenges to the UK-Russia relationship. Ukraine must choose its own future.

3 days ago · The United States is "finally destroying" the international rules-based order by trying to meet Russia "halfway", Ukraine's ambassador to the UK has warned. Valerii Zaluzhnyi said Washington's ...