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HANSARDUkraineWe are monitoring the situation very closely and are deeply concerned by the pattern of Russian military build-ups on the border of Ukraine and the illegally annexed Crimea. We…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineIt is vital that we stand by countries that share our vision of being free and democratically run. That is why we are unwavering in our support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineWe were raising all those issues at NATO last week to make sure that there is a consistent approach on the situation not only in Ukraine, but in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Belarus.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineThe UK is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts. The issue is that Russia needs to de-escalate now and return to diplomatic channels.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineWe never speculate on future sanctions designations; to do so could undermine their effectiveness if they are put in place. However, we are closely monitoring the situation. We…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineLet me be very clear: the Russian Government’s intent is to destabilise Ukraine. Beyond that, we cannot speculate, but we are monitoring the situation closely. We are deeply…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineWe have continually voiced our concerns about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and we will continue to do so. It has serious implications for undermining European security, especially…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineI have been very clear, and it is very clear in the integrated review, that Russia’s actions pose an acute and direct threat to the national security of not only the UK but its…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineIt is very helpful to have the Minister for the Armed Forces right beside me today, so that it can be very clear that we are considering responses in all domains.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineWe have been very clear about the threat that Russia poses not only to our own security, but to the security of our allies as well. That is precisely why the Foreign Secretary and…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Member is right: it is vital that we speak with one voice, which is why our Prime Minister was speaking with the leaders of the US, Germany, France and Italy yesterday.…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineWe have signed the Budapest memorandum. The Russians have signed the Budapest memorandum. Russia is clearly in breach of its commitment under that memorandum.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineI absolutely refute the suggestion that we are dragging our feet. We already have a number of sanctions in place. We work with our international partners—we are a leading voice,…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineThe UK stands by our NATO allies in the Baltic states.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineThe UK stands up for human rights and against corruption all across the world.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineLet me be very clear: we are standing with our NATO allies. And there is a very clear message from our allies: any incursion by Russia into Ukraine would be a massive strategic…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineThe UK and our allies are providing a range of support to Ukraine, including through work that is enhancing Ukraine’s defence capability. It is really important that we continue…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineThe Foreign Secretary flies the flag for freedom and stands by our troops.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineI will not comment on intelligence matters from the Dispatch Box.07 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineI thank my hon. Friend for the close interest that he takes in foreign affairs. We are deeply concerned by Russia’s pattern of military build-ups in and around Ukraine, and we are…07 Dec 2021