Speakers unite in support of Ukraine
7 March 2022
The Speaker of the House of Commons was thanked by his opposite number in Lithuania for the UK’s support for Ukraine.
Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, Speaker of the Seimas, told Sir Lindsay Hoyle that the imposition of sanctions by the international community on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, ‘had been very strong indeed’ from Lithuania’s perspective.
‘We appreciate your active support and contribution to security of the region,’ she told Mr Speaker during a virtual meeting with him.
‘The sanctions against Russia are only economic and do not deliver results in days - but they are extremely painful in the long run.’
Sir Lindsay said: ‘We stand with you and Ukraine in solidarity and friendship and have shown where our loyalties lie.’
Members of the House of Commons gave Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK a standing ovation on Wednesday 2 March, ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions, while the flag of Ukraine flew all week from the main entrance to Parliament.