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Ukraine and Russia

I would like us just for a moment to concentrate on the incredible loss of human life in this conflict. The Minister mentioned the economic cost to Russia and, indeed, the human cost just now. It is worth remembering that Russia has suffered 1.5 million casualties, compared with about 125,000 to 150,000 on the Ukrainian side. Of course, all are to be lamented. It is worth noting that the cost to Russia has been astonishing. One has to think a little bit, on whichever side these people are, about the awful cost for families and people and the tragedy of all these lives that have been lost.