UK Government says Russian aggression intensifies and harms civilians - Speech Brief
26 March 2026 13:39 UTC · UK Government · GOV.UK Speech · Source · Email X Link

UK Government says Russian aggression intensifies and harms civilians

Key points

  • Russia launched almost 1,000 drones in 24 hours and 282 missiles in February
  • UK says documented practices may amount to forcible transfer or deportation

TL;DR

  • UK expresses concern over intensified Russian attacks, mass drone and missile use, and strikes on energy infrastructure; notes High Commissioner findings on coercive practices and possible forcible transfer; affirms support for Ukraine and displaced persons.
Original text

Mr Vice-President, The latest update from the Office of the High Commissioner presents a stark and sadly familiar picture of Russian aggression intensifying in both scale and cruelty. Earlier this week, Russia launched almost one thousand drones in a single 24‑hour period - a wartime record. And in February it set another grim record for total missiles fired (282). Combined with Moscow’s repeated strikes on Ukraine’s...

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