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Cut diplomatic ties with Russia

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Close Russian embassy to UK, close UK embassy to Moscow, expel diplomats, revoke visa and residence permit for their relatives.

One of the principals of UK is not negotiate with terrorists, and Russian government proved to be that terrorists, taking hostage millions of people in Ukraine.
Russian government waging full scale aggression and war in Ukraine, apparently targeting civilian population, kindergartens, and threatening to invade anybody who oppose it.
Government of Russia revoke all principal of democracy and peaceful coexistence. Literally citing Nazi and opposing anyone who don't agree.
Keeping relationship with Russian Government harmful for UK, and cannot her securing peace. Breaking ties on other hand can send a strong message to people who believe in justice.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Sever diplomatic relations with the Russian Federation

Timeline

29 Mar 2022 Petition opened for signatures
4 Apr 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 4 Apr 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.