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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Monday, 23 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2023. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Russia: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will bring forward sanctions on individuals within the Russian orthodox church who are shown to be complicit in alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

Answer

The UK Government does not speculate on specific future sanctions, as to do so could reduce their impact. The UK will continue to hold those who support Putin's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine to account. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the UK has sanctioned over 1,200 individuals, including Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129757
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Armed conflict Sanctions Russia Ukraine Orthodox Church
Link
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