Ukraine: Depleted Uranium Debate

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Thursday 30th March 2023

(1 year, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Harlech Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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The noble and gallant Lord makes a very important point. We condemn the Lukashenko Government’s provision of support to Putin’s unprovoked and illegal war in Ukraine. We are very concerned about the recent passage of constitutional amendments in Belarus which enable it to renounce its nuclear-free status, and its recent decision to host Russian nuclear weapons on its territory.

Lord Swire Portrait Lord Swire (Con)
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When Putin is eventually dragged in front of the ICC, can we also add to the charge sheet the illegal munitions that he used against the people of Syria?

Lord Harlech Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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My noble friend is absolutely right and that should definitely be considered.