Ukraine
Debate between Lord Hague of Richmond and Lord Randall of Uxbridge(10 years ago)
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Mr Hague
Yes, absolutely. I think people throughout Scotland—indeed, throughout the whole of the United Kingdom—will be horrified by those comments. To pay tribute, even as Russia was annexing Crimea by force, to the restoration of pride in Russia is a gross error of judgment in international relations. The attitude of the Scottish National party is very concerning.
Sir John Randall (Uxbridge and South Ruislip) (Con)
Will the Foreign Secretary give us an update on what is happening in Crimea?
Mr Hague
The Tatars, an important minority in Crimea, have grave concerns about what has happened and what it will mean for them. In the European Union, we are looking at the economic restrictions that will apply to goods that are made in Crimea but not exported through Ukraine. It will be a difficult future for Crimea following the forcible annexation of the region.