This weekend marked 500 days since President Putin ordered his tanks and troops into Ukraine to launch his illegal invasion. A bloody milestone, and an important moment for us to reinforce UK unity in support of Ukraine and against Russian aggression.

As the Ukrainians strive to maintain their counter-offensive, they need UK solidarity, Nato unity and international military aid as much now as at any time since 24 February 2022.

Steadfast support and patience are needed. Ukrainian forces face dug-in defences, landmines sowed across an area which is larger than England, Wales and Northern Ireland combined, and attacks from superior Russian air power. Despite these challenges, Ukraine has taken back more ground in the last few weeks than Russia seized in the last year.