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HANSARD UkraineYes, I can. Ukraine has had munitions from the international community, and in particular from the United Kingdom. I have just said that the UK is in the lead when it comes to…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Lady is absolutely right to raise that point. Recently, I was pleased to visit the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall, which is recognised…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineUkraine continues to prevail in all dimensions of this conflict. My right hon. Friend will be aware that we have been active, and the international fund that I just referred to is…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineNegotiations with our defence partners are ongoing. This conflict is—what?—14 months old. The industry can move at pace, and I pay tribute to the rapidity with which it has…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineAs the hon. Gentleman should know, we committed to 148 Challenger 3 upgrades in the integrated review refresh. That remains our position. But if he is going to make a defence…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineMy hon. Friend is right, and he can be assured that we are working with the Ukrainians to ensure that that interoperability is there. I have to say that historically, even among…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineOur provision of munitions, in concert with others, is driven by the Ukrainian ask and our ability to deliver them. That was discussed at Ramstein and will be discussed further at…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineI cannot give the right hon. Lady an answer to that, but I am more than happy to write to her.27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineI visited the Ukrainians training in the UK and spoke with them and their trainers. They are an extraordinary bunch of people. I am truly humbled to be able to share some of their…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineSanctions have been placed on 1,500 people and 120 entities in connection with this conflict, including the Wagner Group and Yevgeny Progozhin.27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Lady should be careful about what she reads in the press. We have been consistent in our support for the armed forces. I am grateful for the shadow Secretary of State’s…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Lady is absolutely right, and I share her sentiments entirely. There is no excuse for nuclear blackmail at Zaporizhzhia or anywhere else. I am appalled by the war of…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineI hope there will not be an escalation in the war between Ukraine and Russia. The whole point is that ultimately we have to come to a diplomatic settlement, and I would urge all…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineMy hon. Friend is, of course, absolutely correct. He will have noted the £5 billion in the integrated review refresh and the spring Budget, some of which will be used for the…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineI will do my best to take note of your bad throat, Mr Speaker, and to keep my remarks brief. I think that the right hon. Gentleman is being just a little unfair. I am sure that…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkrainePlainly, we have to concentrate on the conflict before us, and that is what we are doing in providing munitions to assist Ukraine. The hon. Gentleman will have noted in my…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. There is a short-term humanitarian imperative. There is also the task of rebuilding Ukraine for the longer term, and we are engaged with both…27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineYes.27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineI can give my hon. Friend the assurance he seeks.27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineThe removal of children from Ukraine to Russia is truly shocking and heartrending. The best we can hope for is that Putin sees the reputational damage that it delivers to him and…27 Apr 2023