Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Nov 2022
Ukraine
"My Lords, in the light of what is an existential threat not just to Ukraine but to the long-term peace, security and future of the European continent and, I suggest, the world, the Government are to be congratulated on what they have done in giving support and material to the …..."Lord Robathan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 11 Oct 2022
Russia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon Deployment
"Does my noble friend think that the situation in Ukraine and Russia underlines the need for, and the value of having, an independent continuously at sea nuclear deterrent?..."Lord Robathan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 26 May 2022
Russia and Ukraine: Settlement
"Your Lordships will know that, in 1938, France and the United Kingdom imposed on Czechoslovakia a deal that they had come to with the Third Reich. This is not a good precedent. The Government have rightly been praised from both sides for their actions on Ukraine. Can my noble friend …..."Lord Robathan - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 12th April 2022
Asked by:
Lord Robathan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the reported activity of the Wagner Group in Libya; and if they have made such an assessment, whether they have identified how those activities are funded.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The Wagner Group continues to play a destabilising role in Libya. The withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, including the Wagner Group, is one of the UK's top priorities in Libya. We have been clear that this should happen without delay as set out in the UK-led UN Security Council Resolution 2570. The Wagner Group is sanctioned under the UK's Russia sanctions regime and the UK continues to work with international and Libyan partners to restore Libya's sovereignty, put the country on a path to sustained peace, security and prosperity and reduce space for hostile actors.
Written Question
Tuesday 12th April 2022
Asked by:
Lord Robathan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the Wagner Group's reported activities in Venezuela, including reports of involvement in gold mining.
Answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
We are deeply concerned by Wagner Group deployments to the Central African Republic, Libya, Mali, Mozambique, Sudan, Syria and Ukraine. We continue to monitor reports of Russian mercenaries in Venezuela, including reports that mercenaries who are either part of or affiliated to the Wagner Group have conducted activities in support of the Maduro regime.
Illegal gold mining in Venezuela involves very serious human rights abuses at scale and is causing significant environmental and wider social damage, especially in the Arco Minero region. Russian private military companies are reported to be active in this area.
Written Question
Tuesday 12th April 2022
Asked by:
Lord Robathan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what investigation, if any, they have undertaken into the Wagner Group and its sources of funding.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The Wagner Group are a driver of conflict and capitalise on instability for their own interests. Wagner does not offer long-term security answers and operates opaquely. The Wagner Group is one of the over 1,000 individuals and businesses sanctioned under the Russia sanctions regime. It would not be appropriate to speculate on further potential Government activity, as doing so could reduce the impact of any options used in the future.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 30 Mar 2022
Ukraine
"First, I commend the Government for their speedy and effective reaction to this crisis, praised by President Zelensky over and above many of our allies, including our European ones.
Secondly, the Statement says:
“Strength is the only thing Putin understands.”
Unfortunately, that is incorrect: he also understands weakness, which …..."Lord Robathan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 24 Feb 2022
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
"Hear, hear...."Lord Robathan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 24 Feb 2022
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
"My Lords, I rise briefly. I take comfort from what my noble friend the Minister has said and pay tribute to the resolve being shown by the Prime Minister and the Government—but they need to do more, as the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, has said.
This is not new. Litvinenko …..."Lord Robathan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Feb 2022
Russia: Sanctions
"My Lords, following on from what the noble Lord, Lord Browne, said, when the Soviet Union collapsed just over 30 years ago, people had very little private property. Within a decade, some people had riches beyond the dreams of avarice. Some of that was made legitimately, but a great deal …..."Lord Robathan - View Speech
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