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Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Russia: Aluminium

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her counterpart in Ireland on the (a) restricting and (b) ceasing of sales of aluminium to Russia.

Answer

The UK and Irish governments regularly discuss our staunch support for countering Russia's aggression in Ukraine, including international efforts to maximise pressure on the Russian war economy. We conduct similar conversations with the EU on a regular basis. We keep all options to put pressure on the Russian war economy under regular review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6715
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Exports Republic of Ireland Russia Aluminium
Link
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