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Russia: Supply Chains

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 June 2026UIN 7960

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her Irish counterpart on reports that Aughinish Alumina has been linked to supply chains supporting Russia's defence industry.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The UK and Irish governments regularly discuss our staunch support for countering Russia's aggression in Ukraine, including international efforts to maximise pressure on the Russian war economy. We conduct similar conversations with the EU on a regular basis. We keep all options to put pressure on the Russian war economy under regular review.

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