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UK Foreign Office Supports Drilling Efforts in Eastern Mediterranean

Published January 24, 2026, 13:12

The UK Foreign Office has expressed its support for drilling efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean, in response to a letter from the Council of British Cypriots. It emphasized the strategic importance of the region and cooperation with the US and EU to support ongoing activities. Simultaneously, the Ministry reaffirmed its steadfast support for Ukraine, describing the Russian invasion as “unprovoked, premeditated and barbaric.” Furthermore, it referred to international sanctions against Russia, which have deprived it of access to at least $450 billion, and the effort to cut off Putin's revenues.