Davey: Give Ukraine a critical boost using frozen Russian assets

EMBARGO: 22.30 Sunday 23 February

Commenting on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said: 

"For three years, the brave Ukrainian people have heroically defended their country against Putin’s war machine. Now we face an era-defining moment which will determine the future of our continent for generations to come. 

"Now, more than ever, we must stand firmly in support of our Ukranian friends, resist Trump's alarming attempts at a stitch up with Putin and work with our European neighbours to defend freedom and democracy.

"That should start immediately, using the £40 billion of Russian assets frozen by the UK and other European countries to give Ukraine a critical boost."

ENDS