War in Ukraine 2023-06-13
2023-06-13
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Q1
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The question arises from discussions between UK and Ukrainian officials on support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
What recent discussions has he had with his Ukrainian counterpart on the war in Ukraine?
I had the pleasure of meeting the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv last week. I reassured him that the UK support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity is unwavering. The Ukrainian Government and people can count on our continued support both in their work on the battlefield and diplomatically, and, through the Ukraine recovery conference, our support in the rebuilding of their country once this war is over.
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Q2
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The question stems from concerns about Iran's role in supplying Russia with drone technology used against Ukraine, particularly affecting Kyiv.
How is the Secretary of State working here in London but also with partners to suffocate that capability as quickly as possible?
The hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. When we first received credible reports of Iranian support to Russia in its drone attacks on Ukraine we investigated them and subsequently sanctioned entities and individuals involved in that. We are aware of the report he mentioned, and that will of course form part of our thinking on what other action we should take. It is important to remember that the action we have taken thus far is not the limit of our work, and we will continue to choke off the financial supply both to Russia itself and those seeking to arm it in that brutal war against the Ukrainian people.
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The specific actions being planned to suffocate Iranian drone capability for Russia were not explicitly detailed.
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