The Latest Breaking News from Melinda Simmons

‘Child abductions’ are Russian plan to weaken Ukraine, says UK envoy

Melinda Simmons claims alleged kidnappings are designed to remove next generation of defenders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

UK names new ambassador to Ukraine as Melinda Simmons’ four-year term ends

Martin Harris, who has experience in both Kyiv and Moscow, will take over the role.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin accuses Kyiv of trying to intimidate civilians with Moscow drone attack – as it happened

Buildings sustained ‘minor’ damage, says Kremlin, in first large-scale drone attack on Moscow during 15 months of war

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023

US denies involvement in Kremlin drone attack and says Moscow lacks strength to mount large attacks – as it happened

After Moscow accuses US of being behind Kremlin drone attack, White House says: ‘We had nothing to do with this’

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: death toll rises in Uman and Dnipro after intense Russian strikes – as it happened

More than 20 people confirmed dead in wake of Russian aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities on Friday morning

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2023

Kyiv ambassador Dame Melinda Simmons pays tribute to Ukraine during investiture

Dame Melinda spoke to Charles about the bravery of the Ukrainian people as she received her damehood for services to British foreign policy.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

British citizens and officials receive honours for response to war in Ukraine

Several diplomats at the Kyiv and Moscow embassies have been made OBEs.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

UK ambassador to Ukraine: ‘My hands were shaking. It was the adrenaline’

Melinda Simmons on life in Kyiv, Putin’s motives, and learning to tell the difference between a boom and an explosion

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Praise for Thornhill-based charity helping remove landmines from Ukraine

The UK's Ambassador to Ukraine, Melinda Simmons, observed the team from The HALO Trust in action

Daily Record · Aug 26, 2022

Mine clearance charity marks six months of Ukraine war with special visit

The British ambassador to Ukraine visited an area near Kyiv where the charity the Halo Trust is working to remove landmines.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022