Debate on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, in the House of Commons, led by Stephen Doughty. The answering members were Andrew Rosindell, David Reed and Al Carns.

Ukraine

Motion that this House has considered the situation in Ukraine. Agreed to on question.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 778 cc992-1037
Session: 2024-26
Department: Ministry of Defence; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Ukraine: Foreign Relations
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Proceeding contributions: Stephen Doughty | 778 cc992-3 (Link to this contribution)
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the situation in Ukraine.
Next month ma...; Julian Lewis | 778 c993 (Link to this contribution)
I have previously suggested that to have an occupied eastern part of Ukraine under Russian contro...; Stephen Doughty | 778 c993 (Link to this contribution)
I have huge respect for the right hon. Gentleman, as he knows, but I would gently disagree with h...; Stuart Anderson | 778 c994 (Link to this contribution)
Today the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has been given an open letter from the Chairman of the Ukra...; Stephen Doughty | 778 cc994-5 (Link to this contribution)
I thank the hon. and gallant Gentleman for his comments, and for sharing what the Speaker of the ...; Bernard Jenkin | 778 c995 (Link to this contribution)
I agree that the foreign exchange earnings of the Russian economy have been badly damaged by the ...; Stephen Doughty | 778 c995 (Link to this contribution)
The hon. Member will note that I chose my words about future actions carefully. I will obviously ...; Stuart Anderson | 778 c984 (Link to this contribution)
I thank the Minister for giving way a second time. In December, I went on a cross-party trip with...; Stephen Doughty | 778 cc984-996 (Link to this contribution)
We continue to work and engage with all partners around the world about the reality of any loopho...; Tahir Ali | 778 c996 (Link to this contribution)
Last year, I moved my constituency office into Bosnia House, a former police station that was tak...; Stephen Doughty | 778 c996 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend is right to point out the contribution of the many organisations across the countr...; Ben Obese-Jecty | 778 c996 (Link to this contribution)
While we are on the subject of Russian war crimes, James Scott Rhys Anderson is one of the only B...; Stephen Doughty | 778 c997 (Link to this contribution)
I can assure the hon. Gentleman that we are well aware of the number of cases. Russia has obligat...; Matt Rodda | 778 c997 (Link to this contribution)
I thank the Minister for his update, particularly the in-depth overview that he is giving us. Fur...; Stephen Doughty | 778 cc985-998 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend makes a hugely important point. Indeed, there is a similar initiative—a Ukrainian ...; Nusrat Ghani | 778 c998 (Link to this contribution)
I call the shadow Minister.
4.34 pm; Andrew Rosindell | 778 cc998-1001 (Link to this contribution)
We are at a crucial juncture in this conflict and the stakes could not be higher. It has been nea...; Emily Thornberry | 778 cc1001-2 (Link to this contribution)
I have been complaining at home recently because the heating broke down, and I felt that was not ...; Phil Brickell | 778 c1002 (Link to this contribution)
On that point, two tankers from the shadow fleet were scheduled to go through the channel earlier...; Emily Thornberry | 778 cc1002-4 (Link to this contribution)
I agree completely. We need to be as creative as possible when it comes to the shadow fleet, and ...; Nusrat Ghani | 778 c1004 (Link to this contribution)
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
5 pm; James MacCleary | 778 cc1004-6 (Link to this contribution)
I welcome the time for this debate on Ukraine today, as we meet at a key moment. American peace p...; 778 c1006 (Link to this contribution); Nusrat Ghani | 778 c988 (Link to this contribution)
Order. Sixteen Members wish to speak. I do not want to impose a time limit, but if everyone speak...; David Taylor | 778 cc988-1007 (Link to this contribution)
I shall try to follow your advice, Madam Deputy Speaker.
Let me begin by paying tribute to ...; Scott Arthur | 778 c1007 (Link to this contribution)
Does my hon. Friend agree that, if anybody has any doubt about Putin’s motives or morality, they ...; David Taylor | 778 cc993-1008 (Link to this contribution)
I think we know who Putin’s friends are, and that is a matter of public record. I completely agre...; Nusrat Ghani | 778 cc994-1009 (Link to this contribution)
I call the Father of the House.
5.16 pm; Edward Leigh | 778 cc1009-1010 (Link to this contribution)
Madam Deputy Speaker, I know that you want us to keep our comments fairly brief, so to save time,...; Emily Thornberry | 778 c1010 (Link to this contribution)
I am listening very carefully to what the right hon. Gentleman says, and I take on board his poin...; Edward Leigh | 778 cc1010-996 (Link to this contribution)
I agree with that entirely. I am not sure that this will ever happen. I am not sure there will ev...; Johanna Baxter | 778 cc996-1012 (Link to this contribution)
It will come as no surprise to colleagues across the House to hear that the issue I want to focus...; Bernard Jenkin | 778 cc1012-997 (Link to this contribution)
I shall be as brief as I possibly can be. I very much welcome the debate, although it did come as...; Ian Roome | 778 c997 (Link to this contribution)
Will the hon. Member give way?; Bernard Jenkin | 778 c998 (Link to this contribution)
Briefly, because I want to be as swift as possible.; Ian Roome | 778 c998 (Link to this contribution)
Just today it has been reported that 18 tankers from the Russian shadow fleet have passed through...; Bernard Jenkin | 778 cc1013-4 (Link to this contribution)
I completely agree. There should be a NATO operation to intercept every ship that comes into NATO...; Alex Sobel | 778 cc1014-5 (Link to this contribution)
I would like to start by thanking the Leader of the House for giving us this debate. He could hav...; Phil Brickell | 778 c1016 (Link to this contribution)
Will my hon. Friend give way on the topic of sanctions?; Alex Sobel | 778 c1006 (Link to this contribution)
I will.; Phil Brickell | 778 c1006 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend is a tireless champion for the UK-Ukraine relationship, including through the 100-...; Alex Sobel | 778 c1007 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It has taken too long to see that Chelsea money. My hon. Frie...; David Taylor | 778 c1007 (Link to this contribution)
I hope that if that money is unlocked, we look at ways to compensate for the money that is going ...; Alex Sobel | 778 cc1008-1017 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend is inviting me to comment on our official development assistance cuts, on which we...; Caroline Nokes | 778 c1010 (Link to this contribution)
Order. There are still 12 Members who wish to speak. I was not going to propose a formal time lim...; Stephen Gethins | 778 c1010 (Link to this contribution)
I associate myself with the Minister’s comments, for which I thank him.
I have some signifi...; Jim Shannon | 778 c1018 (Link to this contribution)
Does the hon. Gentleman agree that there must be accountability for those Russians who have carri...; Stephen Gethins | 778 c1012 (Link to this contribution)
Accountability is so important, as I know the hon. Gentleman and other Members agree.
On th...; Kevin Bonavia | 778 c1012 (Link to this contribution)
We have heard powerful speeches today. Those of us in the Chamber are united in support of our fr...; Helen Maguire | 778 c1012 (Link to this contribution)
As we know, Russia is trying to destroy Ukrainian identity, so I am absolutely delighted that Eps...; Kevin Bonavia | 778 cc1019-4 (Link to this contribution)
Absolutely; the hon. Lady makes a good point about Ukrainians we have given sanctuary to in this ...; Cameron Thomas | 778 c1014 (Link to this contribution)
The hon. Gentleman is right that the world should know and be in no doubt about the UK’s position...; Kevin Bonavia | 778 c1016 (Link to this contribution)
Absolutely, and we must not underestimate Putin. He is clearly a student of history, but he draws...; Stuart Anderson | 778 cc1020-1 (Link to this contribution)
It is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I want to put it out there to all Members that, in the ...; Richard Baker | 778 cc1021-2 (Link to this contribution)
I had the privilege of joining a parliamentary delegation to the Yalta European Strategy conferen...; Martin Wrigley | 778 cc1022-3 (Link to this contribution)
Like many in this House, I stand with Ukraine and its defence of the frontline of Europe, and I a...; Tom Hayes | 778 cc1023-5 (Link to this contribution)
At the outset, may I acknowledge your staunch and consistent support for the people of Ukraine, M...; John Whittingdale | 778 cc1025-6 (Link to this contribution)
I have spoken about Ukraine and, indeed, initiated debates on Ukraine a number of times over the ...; John Slinger | 778 cc1026-7 (Link to this contribution)
I have spoken consistently about the need to protect the international rules-based system. Not on...; 778 c1027 (Link to this contribution); Caroline Nokes | 778 cc1027-8 (Link to this contribution)
Members will be interested to know that I will call the Front Benchers at 6.40 pm. There are four...; Caroline Johnson | 778 cc1028-9 (Link to this contribution)
Four years ago, when Putin invaded Ukraine, people around this country opened their hearts and th...; Richard Foord | 778 c1029 (Link to this contribution)
I want to speak briefly about Russian intent, the coalition of the willing and sanctions on Russi...; Chris Coghlan | 778 cc1029-1030 (Link to this contribution)
Last year in Ukraine, a Ukrainian MP told me that her husband had served on the frontline for eig...; Clive Jones | 778 cc1030-1021 (Link to this contribution)
A serious concern shared by Ukrainians in Wokingham relates to the crimes of the Russian army. Ov...; Caroline Nokes | 778 cc1031-1023 (Link to this contribution)
That brings us to the Front-Bench contributions. I call the shadow Minister.
6.39 pm; David Reed | 778 cc1023-1033 (Link to this contribution)
To start, I reiterate the point that my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) mad...; Al Carns | 778 cc1033-6 (Link to this contribution)
I am grateful to right hon. and hon. Members for their thoughtful and considered contributions, a...; Stuart Anderson | 778 c1036 (Link to this contribution)
I welcome the Minister’s summary of this debate. Will he commit to ensuring that every Member out...; Al Carns | 778 c1027 (Link to this contribution)
We will always provide the briefings at the appropriate levels.
I would like to thank the C...
Subjects: Children Deportation Armed conflict Deployment Defence equipment Finance Oil Peace negotiations Tankers Military aid Refugees Sovereignty Ukraine War crimes USA Sanctions NATO Russia Humanitarian situation Freezing of assets Hybrid warfare
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