Ukraine and Russia: Ceasefire

Lord Bishop of Leeds Excerpts

Thursday 20th January 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

I thank the noble and gallant Lord for pointing that out. I entirely agree with him. As I said, NATO offers the best opportunity for us to help Russia de-escalate this and he is quite right.

[The Lord Bishop of Leeds]

My Lords, what assessment have Her Majesty’s Government made of the statement by Sergey Lavrov two days ago that the OSCE used to convene parties on an equal basis but it is now simply a defender of western interests? What impact does that have on our conversations with the Russians?

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

I am sorry but I shall have to write to the right reverend Prelate on that. I have not seen Sergey Lavrov’s statement.