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<p>The UK continues to fully support Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.
Crimea and the Donbas are part of Ukraine – what Russia has done and continues to
do there breaches its obligations under international law.</p><p>Together with partners,
we continue to call on Russia to abide by its international commitments and withdraw
its forces from all of Ukraine, including the Donbas and Crimea. We strongly condemn
recent Russian aggression against Ukrainian vessels near the Kerch Strait. This is
yet further evidence of Russia's continued violation of Ukrainian sovereignty following
the illegal annexation of Crimea and construction of the Kerch Bridge.</p><p>The Foreign
Secretary issued a statement on 26 November, and spoke with the Ukrainian Foreign
Minister on 29 November to reiterate that the UK stands with Ukraine against Russian
aggression. The UK also spoke in support of the independence and sovereignty of Ukraine
at emergency sessions in the UN Security Council, NATO, EU and OSCE.</p><p>The UK
is also providing over £35 million to support Ukraine in a range of areas including
governance reform, anti-corruption and humanitarian aid to help Ukraine continue its
transition to become a stable, transparent and prosperous state.</p>
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