The Conservative Party won a landslide victory in May 7 general election in the United Kingdom.
Russia’s relations with the European Union, including the United Kingdom, greatly deteriorated amid the Ukrainian crisis. The West has imposed anti-Moscow sanctions over its alleged involvement in Kiev’s internal affairs.
London has been supporting the continuation of sanctions against Moscow, and sending non-lethal equipment and military instructors to Kiev.
Russia has repeatedly denied the allegations of fueling the conflict between Kiev and independence supporter.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the participants of February’s talks on Ukrainian reconciliation in Minsk, alongside with the French, German and Ukrainian leaders. The foursome managed to hammer out an agreement for the settlement of the crisis, stipulating a ceasefire, the withdrawal of heavy weaponry and constitutional changes for Ukraine.
UK to Renegotiate Relations With EU, Control Immigration
The new UK government will renegotiate the United Kingdom`s relations with the European Union and introduce measures to control immigration, Queen Elizabeth II said presenting the new Conservative legislative agenda.
"My government will renegotiate the relationship between our country and the European Union," the Queen said, reiterating the government`s previously announced goal to hold a referendum on EU membership by 2017.
Measures will also be introduced to control immigration, the Queen stated.
UK Government to Crack Down on Extremism, Help Destroy Terrorism in Middle East
The newly elected UK government will tackle extremism at home and help defeat terrorism in the Middle East, Queen Elizabeth II said.
"My ministers will remain at the forefront of the NATO alliance and of international efforts to degrade and ultimately defeat terrorism in the Middle East."
Measures will also be brought forward to promote social cohesion and protect people by tackling extremism, according to the Queen.
In addition, the UK government will introduce new legislation to modernize the law on communications data and improve the law on policing and criminal justice.
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