On 1 July 2026, UK Senior Military Advisor Colonel Joby Rimmer delivered a speech to the OSCE in Vienna, urging Russia to end its war in Ukraine. Rimmer criticised Russia’s repeated statements of willingness to negotiate while refusing an immediate, unconditional ceasefire and rejecting President Zelenskyy’s offers of direct dialogue. He highlighted the Russian Ministry of Defence’s warnings to diplomats in Kyiv and the use of nuclear‑capable missiles, describing these as intimidation rather than diplomacy. Rimmer called on Russia to de‑escalate by ending its invasion, agreeing to a ceasefire, and opening communication channels with Ukraine. He affirmed the United Kingdom’s long‑term support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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