Cyprus: Russian Military Base Debate
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Lord Hannay of Chiswick
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Cyprus: Russian Military Base
Lord Hannay of Chiswick Excerpts(9 years, 2 months ago)
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Baroness Anelay of St Johns
My Lords, the United Kingdom has led the way in negotiating sanctions against Russia for its illegal activity. We continue to do so; we are not deflected from that course. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary has made it clear that he would like an early rollover of sanctions on 20 March. We are doing our best to negotiate with all our colleagues to maintain the resolve of unity within the EU on these matters.
Lord Hannay of Chiswick (CB)
Does the Minister agree that it might be useful to say to the Government of Cyprus that President Putin’s policy in the south-east of Ukraine bears a striking resemblance to the creation of the TRNC—which, I believe, is not supported by the Russian Government?
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
As ever, the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, with his long experience of diplomacy, knows where to hit the spot.