Lords debates Russia / Ukraine

The House of Lords debated the situation in Ukraine on Friday 25 February.

This was a general debate. During the debate, members drew on their experience and expertise to raise issues with the government including:

Speakers

Members taking part in the debate included:

Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat), vice president of the Nato Parliamentary Assembly
Lord Hannay of Chiswick (Crossbench), former British ambassador to the United Nations
Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative), former chair of the Lords International Relations and Defence Committee and former chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee
Lord King of Bridgwater (Conservative), former Defence Secretary
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour), chair of the International Agreements Committee
Lord McDonald of Salford (Crossbench), former Head of the Diplomatic Service
Lord Ricketts (Crossbench), former diplomat and chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour), former Secretary General of Nato
Baroness Smith of Newnham (Liberal Democrat), professor of European politics
Lord Stirrup (Crossbench), former Chief of the Defence Staff
Lord West of Spithead (Labour), former First Sea Lord

Lord Sedwill (Crossbench), former Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor, made his maiden speech.

Baroness Goldie (Conservative), minister in the Ministry of Defence, opened the debate on behalf of the government.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative), minister in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, responded on behalf of the government.

Watch the debate on YouTube, or read a Lords Hansard transcript.

Members have regularly raised the situation in Ukraine since April 2021.

Recent questions in the House of Lords include military support to Ukraine and raising concerns over military development on the Russia/Ukraine border.