Ukraine Update

Luke Evans Excerpts
Monday 5th September 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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The first thing to say is that the Ukrainians are as tough, if not tougher. A Ukrainian winter and a Russian winter are pretty similar, and their history shows that they are pretty good at dealing with them. We are in constant discussions with our Ukrainian counterparts and have already made provision for winter warfare clothes, and we will ensure not only that they are supported with that, but that it brings an advantage.

Luke Evans Portrait Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth) (Con)
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Will the Black sea initiative, which the Secretary of State spoke about, allow materials such as ammonia to come out of Ukraine? I gather from reporting that the initiative will only be in place for 120 days if all parties agree. Is there a contingency plan for ensuring that in the depths of winter there is a secure food supply?