Vladimir Putin’s regime “will hear the chorus of global opposition to its actions”, Rishi Sunak has warned as he prepares for the primary day of the G20 summit.
The UK prime minister will sit down with leaders of the world’s 19 largest economies in Bali – the primary assembly within the group’s 15-year historical past to be held within the shadow of a significant European struggle instigated by one among its members.
Russia invaded Ukraine virtually 9 months in the past, leaving the remainder of the world struggling to take care of the fall-out, which has included rising meals and power costs.
But many nations have stood agency, supporting Ukraine with weapons and assist, whereas imposing varied sanctions on Russia.
Mr Sunak will use the summit to push the world’s strongest economies to do extra to cut back their dependence on Russian exports, whereas supporting others to do the identical.
He mentioned: “There can be no normalisation of Putin’s behaviour, which has no place in the international community.
“Russia’s actions put all of us in danger.
“As we give the Ukrainian people the support they need, we are also harnessing the breadth and depth of UK expertise to protect ourselves and our allies.
“This contains constructing the following era of British warships.
“Putin and his proxies will never have a legitimate seat at the table until they end their illegal war in Ukraine.
“At the G20, the Putin regime – which has stifled home dissent and fabricated a veneer of validity solely by way of violence – will hear the refrain of world opposition to its actions.”
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During the primary day of the G20 summit, Mr Sunak is predicted to talk at a session on meals and power safety, earlier than a session on well being, and a gathering with the consultant from Saudi Arabia.
Last week the UK launched laws to cease nations utilizing its maritime providers to move Russian oil until it’s bought under a value cap – one thing No 10 described as a “hugely influential measure, given the UK provides around 60% of global maritime insurance”.
Mr Sunak may also reiterate the UK’s monetary assist for Ukraine, saying he dedicated £4.1bn in assist when he was chancellor.
This included £2.3bn in army assist and Mr Sunak will promise to match this degree of spending subsequent 12 months.
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Meanwhile, to strengthen the UK’s defence, Mr Sunak has introduced the following section within the Type 26 frigate programme, with a £4.2bn contract awarded to BAE Systems to construct 5 extra ships for the Royal Navy, along with the three already beneath development.
No 10 mentioned the mission will assist 1,700 jobs on the BAE Systems websites in Govan and Scotstoun in Glasgow over the following decade, with 2,300 jobs supported within the provide chain throughout the UK, though it was not specified what number of of those jobs can be new.
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