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Articles tagged with: Ukraine
Rishi Sunak must cut off Russian oil and gas to wipe out Vladimir Putin
Defence
By Oleksii Goncharenko
Rishi Sunak must cut off Russian oil and gas to wipe out Vladimir Putin
Ukrainians at home and abroad have been keeping a keen eye on political developments in the United Kingdom.
'Atmospheric and intense': Jonathan Djanogly reviews 'NAKAM'
Books & culture
By Jonathan Djanogly MP
'Atmospheric and intense': Jonathan Djanogly reviews 'NAKAM'
Comparisons with the current Russian invasion are hard to avoid in this fast moving and excellent short film set during the Nazi occupation of Ukraine
The nightmare of Ukrainian daily life
Communities
By Said Batrouni
The nightmare of Ukrainian daily life
Ukraine’s situation is tense and volatile. The public sirens wail unexpectedly during the day or night with a diabolical sound to warn that death is omnipresent as a result of Iranian kamikaze drones or calibre missile strikes. Running to nearby shelters has become a sacred ritual that must be performed on a daily basis. To stay on track with the danger, Ukrainians must become accustomed to being kicked out of their offices, restaurants or supermarkets with only a few minutes to complete their orders when sirens (vozddyshnaya trivoga as they are called in Russian) go off.
Go-Ahead hosts bus driver recruitment open days for Ukrainian refugees Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead hosts bus driver recruitment open days for Ukrainian refugees
A Go-Ahead Group bus company is working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions to help Ukrainian refugees to become bus drivers. A change in government legislation has resulted in Ukrainian refugees receiving immediate settlement status and the opportunity to work in the UK straight away.
People Want More Ukrainian Refugees To Come To The UK, New Poll Finds
Communities
People Want More Ukrainian Refugees To Come To The UK, New Poll Finds
Exclusive: A new poll has found continued support for the Homes for Ukraine scheme, with a majority of the people surveyed believing payments to UK hosts should either continue or increase to help offset cost of living increases.
Ministers Warned Of 'Crisis' In Ukrainian Refugee Scheme After 40 Per Cent Rise In Homelessness Claims
Home affairs
Ministers Warned Of "Crisis" In Ukrainian Refugee Scheme After 40 Per Cent Rise In Homelessness Claims
New data released by the government shows a significant spike in the number of those presenting to their local council as homeless since the opening of visa routes for Ukrainian refugees.
Britain should be bolder in bringing much-needed support to Ukraine before the worst of the winter hits
Defence
By Maxim Tucker
Britain should be bolder in bringing much-needed support to Ukraine before the worst of the winter hits
My friend Anna was returning from a holiday in Lisbon when Russian rockets started slamming into Kyiv on 10 October. As she dragged her luggage through deserted streets, she heard explosions rock the city over the wail of air raid sirens.
Women must be part of peacebuilding and conflict response
Defence
By Baroness Hodgson and Lord McConnell
Women must be part of peacebuilding and conflict response
As the war in Ukraine continues with rising levels of sexual violence, the insecurity in Afghanistan endures and protests rage in Iran against the restrictions to their rights, we can all clearly see how women and girls pay a very heavy price in conflict and instability.
We cannot allow HIV and tuberculosis to explode in war-torn Ukraine
Health
By David Mundell MP
We cannot allow HIV and tuberculosis to explode in war-torn Ukraine
On a recent trip to Ukraine organised by the Halo Trust, I saw the very real impact their work is having and how effective British support can be.
The West must take Putin’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons seriously as tensions escalate
Defence
By Robert Jenrick MP
The West must take Putin’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons seriously as tensions escalate
Vladimir Putin’s war continues to go from bad to worse. Buoyed by the stunning advances made in the Kharkiv region in early September, Ukraine’s counter-offensive is progressing deeper into Russian-occupied territory.
Liz Truss's commitment to Ukraine on the front line must also extend to refugees on the home front
Communities
By Luke Tryl
Liz Truss's commitment to Ukraine on the front line must also extend to refugees on the home front
Through the action of our Government, the generosity of our public and the strength of our collective resolve, the UK has proven itself to be one of Ukraine’s greatest allies in the fight against the tyranny of Vladimir Putin.
Plan To Double Ukraine Refugee Support Payments To £700 Has Been Shelved
Communities
Plan To Double Ukraine Refugee Support Payments To £700 Has Been Shelved
Exclusive: Government is not currently going ahead with a proposal to double payments to UK households hosting Ukrainian refugees to £700, despite hopes that it would encourage people to prolong participation in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.



A sobering account: Richard Bacon reviews Orlando Figes' 'The Story of Russia'
Books & culture
By Richard Bacon MP
A sobering account: Richard Bacon reviews Orlando Figes' 'The Story of Russia'
A timely reminder of the malign uses to which history can be put, Orlando Figes examines the origins of modern Russia and the myths Vladimir Putin is using to shape the present as an excuse for conquest
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
Foreign affairs
By Lord Harrington
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
When I last spoke to The House about the Homes for Ukraine scheme, I marked success in terms of bringing down visa processing times from several weeks to a few days. Six months on from the start of the Russian invasion, we can now mark success as 120,000 Ukrainians living in safety in the United Kingdom – welcoming and supporting a population bigger than the average parliamentary constituency.
Angels for Ukraine will support the country for as long as it takes
Foreign affairs
By Brooks Newmark
Angels for Ukraine will support the country for as long as it takes
Since the war started, I have helped evacuate more than17,990 women and children from the various war zones that keep emerging in Ukraine. I say emerging, as that is how the war has developed.
Refugees who fled Putin’s bombs and bullets should not be left homeless
Foreign affairs
By Lisa Nandy MP
Refugees who fled Putin’s bombs and bullets should not be left homeless
The Homes for Ukraine scheme needs fixing – and fast. A litany of failures that blighted the introduction of the scheme are set to be repeated, potentially leaving thousands of Ukrainians homeless.
Ukraine has a long road ahead as they bravely rebuild from Russia’s brutal war
Defence
By Jonathan Djanogly MP
Ukraine has a long road ahead as they bravely rebuild from Russia’s brutal war
I recently joined the first United Kingdom parliamentary delegation to Ukraine following the outbreak of war in February.
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are 'Chilling', UK Foreign Minister Says
Defence
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are "Chilling", UK Foreign Minister Says
Vladimir Putin’s threats to the West that he holds “lots of weapons” and is not bluffing about using them in his invasion of Ukraine are “chilling”, Foreign Office minister Gillian Keegan has said.
German Ambassador Wants Liz Truss To Work With EU On Defence Policy
Foreign affairs
German Ambassador Wants Liz Truss To Work With EU On Defence Policy
The new German Ambassador to the UK has called for a “structured cooperation” between the UK and the EU on defence in the wake of the war in Ukraine.
Boris Johnson Leaves Behind A Complicated And Divisive Legacy
Political parties
Boris Johnson Leaves Behind A Complicated And Divisive Legacy
As Boris Johnson departs Downing Street, many want to remember him as the Prime Minister who delivered on Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine. But, while he had some success on these “big ticket” items, his enduring legacy is more complicated and tainted by scandal.
Tehran must not be allowed to help Russia heap more pain on Ukraine
Foreign affairs
By Steve McCabe MP
Tehran must not be allowed to help Russia heap more pain on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s choice of Tehran as the destination for his first overseas trip since ordering the invasion of Ukraine was an appropriate one. Aside from Iran parroting Russia’s lies blaming the West for the invasion, the two countries have been working together for the past seven years to shore up the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Safeguarding Concerns Raised For Ukrainian Refugees After Delays To DBS Vetting Checks
Communities
Safeguarding Concerns Raised For Ukrainian Refugees After Delays To DBS Vetting Checks
British hosts have called for tougher safeguarding measures to ensure Ukrainian refugees are not exploited.
Monthly Homes For Ukraine Payments Could Be Doubled To Stop Refugees Becoming Homeless
Communities
Monthly Homes For Ukraine Payments Could Be Doubled To Stop Refugees Becoming Homeless
Exclusive: The government is considering doubling the £350 monthly payments to UK refugee hosts to encourage them to keep Ukrainian guests in their homes for longer.
Ukrainian Refugees In The UK Could Face Homelessness When Six Months With Hosts Ends
Foreign affairs
Ukrainian Refugees In The UK Could Face Homelessness When Six Months With Hosts Ends
Exclusive: Local leaders have issued an urgent call to government to provide further support for Ukrainian refugees living in the UK as early arrivals near the end of the six month period in which their hosts were required to support them under the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme.