Russia: Sanctions Debate
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Nigel Evans
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(2 years, 10 months ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
I suggest he goes to Ukraine and asks the Ukrainian Government which of their allies they think is giving them the most support. The answer is that the United Kingdom has supplied more defensive weapons to Ukraine than any of our NATO—[Interruption.]
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
Order. Please, the question has been asked; let us hear the answer.
Elizabeth Truss
We have an important trade relationship with Ukraine, which is why it is so important that we support Ukraine economically. That is why we have built in extra trade co-operation, and why it is so important that we deter the Russian Government from an incursion into Ukraine.
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
I would like to thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement and for taking five minutes shorter than an hour to answer questions.