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Westminster Russia Forum (WRF) is a UK-wide voluntary organisation aiming to promote improved relations with Russia through greater understanding. Westminster Russia Forum states no support for any political party in Russia or the UK, asserting that it is 'apolitical' in nature whilst promoting an open platform to debate various issues such as international diplomacy, energy security and internal political systems.

The group hit the headlines in 2013 when it successfully spearheaded the campaign to see British World War II veterans of the Arctic Convoy campaign awarded their Ushakov Medals by the Russian Government. The campaign included a letter signed by thirty two Members of Parliament which was submitted to the Honours and Decorations (HD) Committee on Remembrance Day, requesting that the veterans be rewarded with a medal in recognition of the part they played in the vital Arctic Convoy missions throughout the Second World War.