Yvette Cooper15 Feb 2026UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper saysThe foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".15 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' actionSome 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds. 23 Jan 202622 Jan 2026UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concernsForeign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.22 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says CooperThe foreign secretary called on allies to "double down" and unite around the shared threat of Russian aggression.15 Jan 202614 Jan 2026UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleetThe foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.14 Jan 202613 Jan 2026UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.13 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Cooper reminds US of international legal obligations in VenezuelaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has so far avoided condemning US military action in the Latin American state.5 Jan 202619 Dec 2025UK sanctions militia groups over violence against Syrian civiliansCommanders and militant groups will face asset freezes from Friday under the sanctions, the Foreign Office said.19 Dec 20252 Dec 2025UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arriveForeign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.2 Dec 2025...
