Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 17
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We believe the UK Government’s response to the Ukraine crisis, demonstrates a commitment to the...
Conclusion
We believe the UK Government’s response to the Ukraine crisis, demonstrates a commitment to the overarching themes for Global Britain set out above in the Integrated Review and the Defence Command paper. This can be evidenced in Russia and Ukraine border tensions 27 UK military aid, intelligence sharing, vocal political and diplomatic support for Ukraine, and the carrier strike deployment, as part of a co-ordinated approach alongside NATO allies.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government welcomes the Committee’s view. The Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper reinforce our commitment to Euro-Atlantic security (including Black Sea security), and to helping build Ukraine’s resilience to Russia’s aggressive tactics through the UK’s Operation ORBITAL. The UK provided vocal political and diplomatic support for Ukraine. On 2 April, the Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary both spoke to their Ukrainian counterparts to voice the UK’s concern about the increase in Russian military activity and to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty. On 5 April, the Prime Minister spoke to President Zelenskyy to express our significant concerns. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and expressed his solidarity with Ukraine’s government in the face of this destabilising activity. The UK will continue to work with our partners to defend our common values, counter shared threats and build resilience in the Eastern European neighbourhood.