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HANSARD UkraineI thank the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for his questions and his continued support for Ukraine. We are determined to tighten the restrictions much further, not simply on the…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome my hon. Friend’s point. The forcible deportation—the kidnapping—of almost 20,000 Ukrainian children by Russia is one of the most disturbing aspects of this war. I agree…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineWe always want to ensure that we provide aid and defence support in the most effective way and, crucially, in partnership with Ukraine, which, as a sovereign nation, knows where…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineMy hon. Friend is right that we need to look at different, innovative ways of providing the financial support, and the commitment and investment, that Ukraine will need.…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI think all of us, no matter our party, would recognise the challenging nature of the job for all Prime Ministers. The Father of the House will understand that in a coalmining…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI thank the hon. Member for his kind words. I agree with him that there must be no other option for Putin than to cease aggression and that this is ultimately about hope for…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome the support that my hon. Friend’s community is providing in her constituency. That has happened right across the country. She is right to focus on the impact on…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineMy hon. Friend makes an important point. The EU has set out work linking the issues around assets to reparation payments. We welcome that work and we believe that there is a…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Member is right to raise issues about broader technology. That is why we need to ensure that our sanctions regime is continually updating and responding. We have seen…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineWe have discussed this issue considerably with the US. I welcome President Trump’s decision to allow NATO allies to purchase vital US military equipment for Ukraine’s defence,…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineWe must maintain the strongest of resolves in supporting Ukraine. I have spoken to families and children who will have to sleep in corridors or underground car parks tonight to…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome my hon. Friend’s point. We want progress to be made as rapidly as possible. He will know that the UK has stepped up support for Ukraine this year, which includes £4.5…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineAs I just set out, the UK has stepped up support for Ukraine this year, providing £4.5 billion of military support. We will need to continue providing military support to Ukraine,…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI agree with my hon. Friend. As part of the sanctions packages announced in September and this month, we are looking increasingly at entities in third countries that continue to…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineAlongside our allies, we will continue to look at the different forms and ways in which our support can be provided. We have particularly highlighted support for energy…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineWe are already increasing UK military support, and we want to see that happen across the board. The way to put the greatest pressure on Russia will always be through a mix of…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome my hon. Friend’s support for refugees and for those who have come here on the Homes for Ukraine scheme and other Ukrainian schemes. As she will know, the Government have…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome all the points made by the former Prime Minister. I pay tribute to the work he did both as Chancellor and as Prime Minister to support Ukraine and the defence of…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI want to see the strongest possible economic pressure on Russia—from every avenue, frankly. We have discussed that issue extensively with the US and Europe. I have discussed it…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineAs the hon. Lady will know, we continue to support international law and international court processes. She is right to say that Russia ultimately needs to pay the price and to be…15 Oct 2025