From "Small Cold War" to Strained Relations

... determination to oppose Russian judicial practice in order to protect British business. The Ukrainian crisis together with the annexation of Crimea and other alleged violations... ... international law by Russia sparked a return to political confrontation between Russia and the West, including the UK. Moreover, the benefits of bilateral economic cooperation have... ... Britain to arrive at understanding and to find avenues for cooperation. Although the United Kingdom adhered to European diplomatic efforts to solve the Ukrainian problem...