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In February this year at the Munich Security Conference the United Kingdom, together with our European partners Sweden, Germany, France and the Netherlands, confirmed that prominent Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, Epibatidine, whilst being held in the custody of the Russian state in a...
In February this year at the Munich Security Conference the United Kingdom, together with our European partners Sweden, Germany, France and the Netherlands, confirmed that prominent Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, Epibatidine, whilst being held in the custody of the Russian state in a...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her polices of recent Russian restrictions affecting Armenia's trade and energy security; and whether her Department considers such measures to constitute economic coercion.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her polices of recent Russian restrictions affecting Armenia's trade and energy security; and whether her Department considers such measures to constitute economic coercion.
I refer the Rt. Hon Member to the answer provided on 8 June in response to Question 6347, and to my answer to Question 900462 during departmental questions on 16 June.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 6167 on Russia: Shipping, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of exercising the right of visit on Russian Shadow Fleet vessels within the UK’s territorial...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 6167 on Russia: Shipping, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of exercising the right of visit on Russian Shadow Fleet vessels within the UK’s territorial...
In the early morning of 14 June, Royal Marines and Specialised Law enforcement Officers boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker - SMYRTOS - in the English Channel. This was a UK-sanctioned vessel, that had transited the UK territorial sea without a legitimate flag. This operation was done in strict adherence to national and international law, relaying on powers under the Policing and Crime Act 2017, the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, as well as United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Article 110. We will continue to enforce our sanctions in the appropriate way as necessary.
What diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to help prevent the sale of Russian oil to companies in China, Turkey and India.
What diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to help prevent the sale of Russian oil to companies in China, Turkey and India.
As you will know, Mr Speaker, Jo Cox was a good friend of mine long before we came into this place, as well as a colleague of mine at Oxfam, and I have to say that coming in today on this anniversary is particularly sad. I also know that Jo would have told me to stop getting so emotional and to get on with the job in her inimitable way, as she often did—so I will do just that.
We are committed to increasing the economic pressure on Russia by disrupting the revenue the Kremlin generates from Russia’s energy trade, including oil, which remains its primary means of financing the illegal war in Ukraine. The Prime Minister has today announced further sanctions, designating and specifying 70 individuals, entities and ships under the UK’s sanctions regulations, including 20 shadow fleet vessels.
What recent discussions she has had with international partners on the potential merits of increasing sanctions against Russia.
What recent discussions she has had with international partners on the potential merits of increasing sanctions against Russia.
As you will know, Mr Speaker, Jo Cox was a good friend of mine long before we came into this place, as well as a colleague of mine at Oxfam, and I have to say that coming in today on this anniversary is particularly sad. I also know that Jo would have told me to stop getting so emotional and to get on with the job in her inimitable way, as she often did—so I will do just that.
We are committed to increasing the economic pressure on Russia by disrupting the revenue the Kremlin generates from Russia’s energy trade, including oil, which remains its primary means of financing the illegal war in Ukraine. The Prime Minister has today announced further sanctions, designating and specifying 70 individuals, entities and ships under the UK’s sanctions regulations, including 20 shadow fleet vessels.
As you will know, Mr Speaker, Jo Cox was a good friend of mine long before we came into this place, as well as a colleague of mine at Oxfam, and I have to say that coming in today on this anniversary is particularly sad. I also know that Jo would have told me to stop getting so emotional and to get on with the job in her inimitable way, as she often did—so I will do just that.
We are committed to increasing the economic pressure on Russia by disrupting the revenue the Kremlin generates from Russia’s energy trade, including oil, which remains its primary means of financing the illegal war in Ukraine. The Prime Minister has today announced further sanctions, designating and specifying 70 individuals, entities and ships under the UK’s sanctions regulations, including 20 shadow fleet vessels.
As you will know, Mr Speaker, Jo Cox was a good friend of mine long before we came into this place, as well as a colleague of mine at Oxfam, and I have to say that coming in today on this anniversary is particularly sad. I also know that Jo would have told me to stop getting so emotional and to get on with the job in her inimitable way, as she often did—so I will do just that.
We are committed to increasing the economic pressure on Russia by disrupting the revenue the Kremlin generates from Russia’s energy trade, including oil, which remains its primary means of financing the illegal war in Ukraine. The Prime Minister has today announced further sanctions, designating and specifying 70 individuals, entities and ships under the UK’s sanctions regulations, including 20 shadow fleet vessels.
What diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to help prevent the sale of Russian oil to companies in China, Turkey and India.
The hon. Gentleman will understand that I am not going to comment on future operational matters. What I can say is that we have also assisted in the interdictions of other vessels, including by working with the French and the United States in relation to the Bella 1. We keep Russia’s activities under very close review and designate hundreds of vessels under the shadow fleet measures, and we will look at all opportunities to ensure that they cannot evade sanctions.
The hon. Gentleman will understand that I am not going to comment on future operational matters. What I can say is that we have also assisted in the interdictions of other vessels, including by working with the French and the United States in relation to the Bella 1. We keep Russia’s activities under very close review and designate hundreds of vessels under the shadow fleet measures, and we will look at all opportunities to ensure that they cannot evade sanctions.
While diplomatic pressure on China, India and Turkey is essential, we must also do more militarily to disrupt the shadow fleet carrying Putin’s oil. I pay tribute to our armed forces who, this weekend, boarded a Russia-linked tanker in UK waters under new Government powers. Since those powers were announced in March, 184 sanctioned shadow fleet vessels have made 238 journeys through UK waters, including 94 journeys into territorial waters, without a single interdiction until now. What is the Department doing with the Ministry of Defence and international partners to ensure that this is a sustained approach, rather than a one-off?
With respect, the hon. Gentleman may not have caught up with developments on that front. First, it was never an indefinite waiver; we said that we were keeping it under two-weekly review—my colleagues in the Department for Business and Trade made that very clear. Yesterday in the House, and indeed in announcements over the weekend, we set clear end dates for those temporary licences, which are to phase in these measures. Of course, these are new measures—we were never watering down previous sanctions; these are toughening the sanctions on Russia, but with sensible provisions in place to phase them in.
With respect, the hon. Gentleman may not have caught up with developments on that front. First, it was never an indefinite waiver; we said that we were keeping it under two-weekly review—my colleagues in the Department for Business and Trade made that very clear. Yesterday in the House, and indeed in announcements over the weekend, we set clear end dates for those temporary licences, which are to phase in these measures. Of course, these are new measures—we were never watering down previous sanctions; these are toughening the sanctions on Russia, but with sensible provisions in place to phase them in.
Two years ago, I visited Ukraine, taking medical supplies in refurbished ambulances; we had to stop only twice to fill up with diesel, which made us realise just how close to us the frontline really is. It is deeply troubling that the Government are now reneging on their full support of Ukraine by pursuing an indefinite waiver on imports of Russian oil via third countries. I ask the Foreign Secretary to reverse course on this, and to close any loopholes putting any money into Putin’s war machine.
My hon. Friend raises an important issue. I would be happy to discuss it further with him, as, I am sure, would colleagues from the Department for Business and Trade.
My hon. Friend raises an important issue. I would be happy to discuss it further with him, as, I am sure, would colleagues from the Department for Business and Trade.
The Minister will be aware that the sanctioned oil and gas that is sold by Russia to Turkey and China is often used by companies in those countries to manufacture products, including ceramics. Those products are then dumped into the UK, distorting our domestic manufacturing base. That is a secondary impact of the profits coming from that sanctioned material. What evidence is the Department sharing with the Department for Business and Trade so that it can put in place the trade remedies necessary to protect our domestic manufacturing from the impacts of this illegal trading?
The shadow Minister asks an important question. I made it clear in yesterday’s Delegated Legislation Committee that that is the end date, but we are keeping it under review every two weeks and the licence could end before then, with the appropriate notice in place for industry. I am clear that our sanctions are having a categorical impact on the Russian economy. Russia has slashed its economic growth forecasts, and collectively our sanctions have denied Russia access to $450 billion, which could have fuelled the war for many more years. Our sanctions are having an impact, but we will continue to toughen them.
The shadow Minister asks an important question. I made it clear in yesterday’s Delegated Legislation Committee that that is the end date, but we are keeping it under review every two weeks and the licence could end before then, with the appropriate notice in place for industry. I am clear that our sanctions are having a categorical impact on the Russian economy. Russia has slashed its economic growth forecasts, and collectively our sanctions have denied Russia access to $450 billion, which could have fuelled the war for many more years. Our sanctions are having an impact, but we will continue to toughen them.
We pay tribute to our armed forces for their courage and bravery in boarding and seizing the Russian shadow fleet vessel at the weekend. We also welcome the further sanctions announced today, including those targeting the shadow fleet. We urge the Government to put pressure on those who buy and refine Russian oil, as the freedom of Ukraine depends on cutting off the funds that finance Putin’s illegal war. Given the urgency on the battlefields of Ukraine and the inflated revenue Putin has recently had from Russian oil, does the Minister think that the situation can wait until 2027 for the introduction of the ban on Russian-originated diesel and jet fuel imports?
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion, That this House has considered the Illicit Finance Summit 2026. Agreed to on question. Sitting adjourned without Question put.
Motion, That this House has considered the Illicit Finance Summit 2026. Agreed to on question. Sitting adjourned without Question put.
I thank the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing the debate, and all the right hon. and hon. Members who have contributed. It has been a thoughtful and important discussion on an issue that goes to the heart of our national security, our prosperity and our values.
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I thank the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing the debate, and all the right hon. and hon. Members who have contributed. It has been a thoughtful and important discussion on an issue that goes to the heart of our national security, our prosperity and our values.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of interdicting Russian Shadow Fleet vessels transiting UK waters under Article 110 of the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of interdicting Russian Shadow Fleet vessels transiting UK waters under Article 110 of the...
Article 110 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides States with the Right of Visit in certain limited situations with regard to vessels encountered beyond a State's territorial waters. It does not provide this right within the territorial sea of a coastal State.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with a) Cabinet colleagues, and b) her Armenian counterpart about the UK’s support for the Armenian economy following Russia’s trade embargoes on Armenian agricultural products.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with a) Cabinet colleagues, and b) her Armenian counterpart about the UK’s support for the Armenian economy following Russia’s trade embargoes on Armenian agricultural products.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding Russian economic pressure on Armenia. Officials remain in close contact with senior members of the Armenian Government and international partners to assess how we can provide support most effectively. Together with our international partners, we remain committed to safeguarding Armenia's electoral integrity and democratic resilience, including against hybrid threats from Russia.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what regulations within the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 are applicable to the maritime interdiction of Russian Shadow Fleet vessels transiting UK waters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what regulations within the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 are applicable to the maritime interdiction of Russian Shadow Fleet vessels transiting UK waters.
Sanctions enforcement can be taken, including with respect to vessels, by various domestic enforcement bodies under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 26 May 2026 to Question 1715, if she will make an estimate of the number of oil tankers required annually to transport Russian crude oil used in the production of jet fuel to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 26 May 2026 to Question 1715, if she will make an estimate of the number of oil tankers required annually to transport Russian crude oil used in the production of jet fuel to...
No such estimate is readily available, but as I said during our last session of departmental oral questions on 21 April, the collective sanctions action on a range of individuals and entities, across a wide range of economic sectors, taken by the UK and our international partners has denied Russia access to an estimated $450 billion in revenues since the start of the current conflict in 2022.
The UK has led international efforts to disrupt Russia's shadow fleet which, by some estimates, Putin spent over $14 billion to establish. The UK has now specified 594 vessels under the Russia sanctions regime, including 567 oil tankers and 18 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has considered imposing targeted sanctions on Russian judges, prosecutors and other officials involved in the prosecution and sentencing of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including members of the Azov Brigade, in cases where convictions are alleged...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has considered imposing targeted sanctions on Russian judges, prosecutors and other officials involved in the prosecution and sentencing of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including members of the Azov Brigade, in cases where convictions are alleged...
Together with our international partners, we have already imposed on Russia the largest and most severe package of sanctions ever imposed on a major economy. However, it is the UK's long-standing policy not to speculate about any future sanctions designations as to do so would risk lessening their impact.