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"We know that threats to Ukraine’s security are threats to Europe’s security and threats to the UK’s security. That’s why we stand with Ukraine." Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP in Kyiv demanding an end to Russia's barbaric assault on Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

Today, Ukraine welcomed the first official visit of the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, @YvetteCooperMP. I am grateful that her first trip was here to Ukraine – a truly powerful signal of support. We had detailed discussions on urgent matters: next steps within the Coalition of the Willing and the development of security guarantees with a particular emphasis on a strong Ukrainian army; further defense support; the implementation of the agreement to produce in the UK interceptor drones designed in Ukraine; strengthening air defense; and long-range capabilities. I thank the United Kingdom for today’s sanctions package against Russia. It is essential to keep building this pressure so that Russia’s war machine is ultimately brought to a halt. I am also grateful for the financial support for Ukraine – namely, the allocation of £142 million to prepare for the winter.

An agreement for the future relationship between the EU and the UK in relation to Gibraltar is now a reality. It is a historic agreement.

@BenjiNaesen Just walking to car in Ypres and de Lei has just ridden past!

ECHELONS! Splits in the peloton! 💥 #GW25 First peloton has about 50 riders.

@PaulClark_UTV Very sad news. Ken was one of the best. RIP

Deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ken Reid. He was an outstanding journalist and always at the top of his craft. I learnt so much from him. Earlier this year, he and the late Stephen Grimason, were honoured by Queen’s University - two giants of journalism.

This is a critical moment for stability in the Middle East. Prime Minister of Lebanon @Najib_Mikati and I spoke again about the need for all parties to urgently and immediately de-escalate. There can be no more delays, the fighting must stop now.

An escalation of violence in the Middle East is in no-one's interest. In Qatar and Lebanon, Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy and Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP call for all parties to agree an immediate ceasefire to bring the conflict in Gaza to an end ⤵️

Kim was quite simply the best of us. Great man and will be a loss to the whole journalistic community. RIP

Miło mi witać w moich progach Pana Ministra @DavidLammy podczas jego pierwszej podróży zagranicznej. Welcome!

@RealKirstOBrien Drake's hair!

Ahh with future husband in the back of shot!

Mama di pasta is overcooked 🍝😮‍💨 Thanks for treating us to a banger of a race, @AlbertoBettiol

It’s sad state of affairs when you can’t go and watch your own team safely from the stands.

UK Africa Minister @AndrewmitchMP tells the BBC there is "every danger" Ethiopia will be engulfed in famine unless the international community acts. Watch our exclusive report on the ground in Tigray where war & drought are fuelling the food crisis. youtube.com/watch?v=HTlcDJ…

@masaccio60 @millarpresident Totally agree. Brightens up December. Did miss the snow this year - last year load of pissed blokes as traffic cones slid down the road. This year they just kept holding up cars on the ped xing for selfies...

@millarpresident @tobycastle This will have to do

I do enjoy the darts. Not because I actually watch it (I don’t), but because I live quite near Ally Pally and the absolute state of some people staggering down our road is hilarious. Generally amiable drunks and not at all fighty.

@TheCampagKid @100Climbs Feeling slightly guilty reading this post at a cafe stop out on my @condorcycles winter bike shod in chorus 11spd…

Probably the ultimate carbon groupset for the thinking cyclist. The 2015 Campagnolo Chorus 11 speed - 100% performance of Super Record and 50% of the price. Took this of an 8 year old Cervelo R3. Brakes need some attention, everything else is like new after a light clean

@jackthurston youtu.be/Q_JRbmgz2ks?si…

Incredible footage from the BBC’s Gaza Correspondent Rushdi Abualouf, who is still working amongst the devastation in Gaza.