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Written question asked by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 July 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 July 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Ukraine: Armed Conflict

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 7 July (HL1116), what steps they will take, together with international partners, to seek restitution from the government of Russia for civilian populations in Ukraine which has resulted in (1) extensive loss of life, and (2) damage to buildings in that country.

Answer

Putin alone is responsible for the damage and destruction caused by his illegal war in Ukraine. This requires full and urgent reparation by Russia.

The UK Government is considering all options for seizing assets that could be used to support the people of Ukraine and contribute towards the reconstruction of their country, closely with international partners.

The Foreign Secretary announced (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/ukraine-recovery-conference-foreign-secretarys-remarks-4-july-2022) the UK vision for supporting Ukraine's Reconstruction and Development Plan at the Lugano Ukraine Recovery Conference (4-5 July) and the UK's commitment to host next year's 2023 Reconstruction Conference.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1749
Session
2022-23
Related items
Ukraine: Armed Conflict
Thursday, 7 July 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Compensation Armed conflict Russia Ukraine
Link
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