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Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Friday, 5 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 2024. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Military Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact of the blockade of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits on the delivery of UK Government military aid to Ukraine.

Answer

The UK does not transport materiel aid intended for Ukraine via the Black Sea / Bosphorus Strait.

As a signatory, the UK is committed to the Montreux Convention and welcomes Turkey's strong support over Ukraine, especially through its implementation of the Montreux Convention in order to prevent escalation in the Black Sea. In this context, there are no plans for two former British minehunting ships, recently transferred to the Ukrainian Navy, to operate in the Black Sea until conditions allow.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7856
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Black Sea Military aid Ukraine Shipping Aegean Sea
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk