8th Report - UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Agreement
- HC No.
- Not recorded
- Published
- 26 Mar 2025
- Items
- 0
- Government response
- Government response published 9 June 2025. Read the government's response ↗
Select committee: International Agreements Committee
Ukraine 100 year partnership agreement
Closed
Opened 25 Feb 2025
Closed 22 Apr 2025
International Agreements Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The 100-year partnership between the UK and Ukraine aims to deepen security ties and strengthen partnership for future generations. It comprises a legally binding treaty, and an accompanying political declaration which cover a range of commitments, from defence and maritime cooperation to building socio-cultural ties.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 25 February 2025.
The committee has published 1 report, most recently 8th Report - UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Agreement on 26 March 2025.
The government's response
Published 9 June 2025.
Summary written by Accountability Index from the government's response. It is not the government's own words.The government welcomes the Committee's report and responds on each area, stating that its support for Ukraine "remains resolute" while agreeing to keep Parliament informed on some matters.
- On the Agreement's purpose, it says the Agreement "provides a framework for cooperation" and that the Declaration provides the substance on commitments in the short to mid term, to be reviewed and updated by Ministers over time.
- On security guarantees, it says it "will work with Ukraine" so the Agreement stays relevant to discussions on security assurances and any potential ceasefire, and that decisions will be aligned with the Strategic Defence Review.
- On maritime cooperation, it says risk assessments "are undertaken continuously" and that the nature of any ceasefire or peace agreement will "determine how the maritime partnership evolves".
- On justice and accountability and on foreign information manipulation and interference, it "agrees to keep parliamentarians informed" of progress and future developments.
Reports
All reportsEvidence
- 2 oral evidence sessionsLatest 12 March 2025
- 6 witnesses
Recent activity
- 19-UK Gov Response to IAC's report on UK-Ukraine 100YP ( 20 May 2025)9 June 2025, Report published
- Letter from the Chair of the International Agreements Committee to Minister of State (Europe, North America and Overseas Territories), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, (1 April 2025)2 April 2025, Correspondence
- Letter from the Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories to the Chair of the International Agreements Committee (27 MArch 2025)27 March 2025, Correspondence
Reports
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 12 Mar 2025 |
Oral evidence session
Ben Greenwood · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office,
Stephen Doughty MP · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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| 11 Mar 2025 |
Oral evidence session
Hanna Hopko · Ukraine Victory,
Nick Childs · The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS),
Prof. David J Betz · Kings College London,
Simon Smith · Chatham House
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Greenwood · EECAD Deputy Director and Head of Ukraine Department | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 |
| Hanna Hopko · Co-Founder at International Center | Ukraine Victory | 1 |
| Nick Childs · Senior Fellow of Naval Forces and Maritime Security | The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) | 1 |
| Prof. David J Betz · Professor of War in the Modern World | Kings College London | 1 |
| Simon Smith · Chairman, Steering Committee, Ukraine Forum, Russia and Eurasia Programme | Chatham House | 1 |
| Stephen Doughty MP · Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | 1 |
Correspondence
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Meetings & visits
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| Date | Type | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | Not recorded · Room 2A, Palace of Westminster | |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | Not recorded · Room 2A, Palace of Westminster |