Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Russia about Yulia Tsvetkova.

Though we have not made representations to the Russian Government about Ms Tsvetkova's case specifically, the UK is deeply concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in Russia, including the persecution of LGBT rights campaigners and others who speak out against the Russia Government.

The UK Government continues to raise our concerns about the human rights situation with the Russian Government. We have made clear that Russia must fulfil its international commitments as a Council of Europe and OSCE member to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to freedom of expression. On 17 June 2020, Minister Morton raised our concerns with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Titov. In addition, the British Embassy in Moscow continue to raise our concerns, including at Ambassadorial level with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.