It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Bone, and I genuinely thank the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Wayne David), my former Labour Front-Bench shadow, for initiating the debate. As we have heard, recent developments demand our attention, and they demand our action. Unresolved tensions in the Balkans serve only to embolden those who seek to foster division and hamper progress. The UK is leading efforts to counter destabilising activities, especially from Russia. Putin's barbaric invasion of Ukraine is casting a dark shadow across Europe, and across the Balkans in particular. The UK has been at the forefront of political and diplomatic efforts to stop this, highlighting and criticising Moscow for its actions on the international stage, exposing its untruths, seeking with partners to deter Russia from going further, building international resolve on sanctions, and supporting Ukraine with £394 million of aid, both humanitarian and other. The tragic situation in Ukraine underlines the need to pay close attention to the Balkans, where people know only too well the horrors of war. Putin's aggression has given the Balkans deep and genuine cause for concern. EUFOR, the peace stabilisation force, has increased its presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure it is mobile and visible right across the country. The UK supports NATO headquarters in Sarajevo with personnel and calls on allies to send more. We will give practical support to the armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina while promoting progress towards normalising relations between Serbia and Kosovo through the EU's role. The Government condemns Russia and some others in the region for divisive and inflammatory rhetoric, wholeheartedly condemning ethno-nationalist language. Reconciliation and positive relations between neighbours are essential. Through our work and engagement, we support that across the Balkans. We continue to liaise closely with Sir Stuart Peach, our special envoy to the western Balkans, who discusses dialogues with political leaders in Serbia and Kosovo. He maintains close contacts with partners in the US and Europe as we work together to pursue an agreement. Economic opportunities play a crucial role in supporting stability, including co-operation and trade between the UK and the whole region. Energy diversification will improve the region's energy security, help deliver on climate objectives, and provide liberation from reliance on Russian gas supplies. The UK remains at the forefront of efforts to stop destabilising activities in the Balkans, especially those supported by Russia, working hand in hand with partners in the region and our allies more broadly.