Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Paragraph: 33
The large scale of the Russian military build-up is unusual for a normal exercise, but...
Conclusion
The large scale of the Russian military build-up is unusual for a normal exercise, but our evidence suggests that based on where troops are positioned in Crimea, it is unlikely to be a preparation for a full-scale Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine.
Paragraph Reference:
33
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government notes the Committee’s view. The build-up of Russian troops along the Ukrainian border and in Crimea was unusual, escalatory and did not reflect normal exercise routine. We will continue to carefully monitor the situation and hold Russia to account for this type of destabilising activity.