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will travel to Poland
today (Monday, 4 April) to see Ukrainian and Polish
Foreign Ministers ahead of G7 and NATO talks in Brussels
later this week
- She will call for tougher sanctions against Russia to cripple
its war machine and to support Ukraine including in peace
negotiations.
- Foreign Secretary will also announce support for
Ukrainian organisations working with women and girls, including
those affected by conflict-related violence
The Foreign Secretary will use a trip to Poland this week to call
for tougher sanctions against Russia ahead of talks with NATO and
G7 allies later in the week.
is due to meet her Ukrainian counterpart Minister of
Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba in Warsaw this evening (Monday,
April 4) and her Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau in the Polish
capital tomorrow.
She will call for even tougher action from allies against Russia
to strengthen Ukraine’s negotiating position in peace
talks.
Truss will also announce support for organisations working with
survivors of sexual violence in Ukraine, following reports
of incidents of rape by Russian forces in the country.
The £10million civil society fund will support
inspiring organisations in Ukraine, including those helping
women and girls and people affected by conflict-related sexual
violence.
Foreign Secretary said:
“Putin is yet to show he is serious about diplomacy. A tough
approach from the UK and our allies is vital to strengthen
Ukraine’s hand in negotiations.
“Britain has helped lead the way with sanctions to cripple
the Putin war machine. We will do more to ramp up the pressure on
Russia and we will keep pushing others to do
more.
“We will continue to support those who are suffering as a
result of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, including the
victims of sexual violence and those in need of humanitarian
support.”
While in Poland, the Foreign Secretary is due to visit aid
organisations supporting Ukrainian refugees.
The Foreign Secretary will travel to NATO in Brussels later in
the week to further strengthen the resolve of
the international community against Russia as it works to
end the conflict in Ukraine.
Notes to editors:
- The UK has already pledged nearly £400 million (£394m) of aid
or Official Development Assistance to Ukraine. This includes
£220m of humanitarian support, with more than 5 million medical
items donated.
