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<p>The Government’s objectives in respect of Russia are to protect UK interests and
those of our allies and partners; to engage with Russia on global security issues
and in key areas of shared interest; to promote our values, including the rule of
law and human rights; and to build stronger links between the British and Russian
people more widely.</p><p>This means that we are focused on: keeping the pressure
on Russia to adhere to its international obligations; supporting Ukraine and the implementation
of the Minsk agreements; persuading Russia to concentrate efforts on tackling ISIL
and finding a political solution in Syria; promoting UK prosperity via trade links
within the constraints of sanctions; and encouraging cooperation in education, culture
and science, e.g. through the British Council-led Year of English Language and Literature
in Russia in 2016.</p>
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