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Acknowledged
The 1 May deadline, by when Russia said it would pull back additional troops exercising...
Recommendation
The 1 May deadline, by when Russia said it would pull back additional troops exercising on the border with Ukraine, has passed; the UK, working with NATO allies and other OSCE Member states, should insist Russia withdraws all its additional troops and equipment from the border with Ukraine and from the Crimea. There are legitimate concerns about the underlying nature of Russia’s actions. (Paragraph 16) Russia’s motivation
Government Response Summary
The government notes the committee's recommendation, expressing continued concern that Russia has not fully withdrawn its troops and equipment, and reiterating that its behavior is unacceptable.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government notes the Committee’s recommendation. The build-up of Russian military forces near the Ukrainian border and in Crimea indicated a troubling escalation in an ongoing campaign of aggression towards Ukraine. The UK is concerned that Russia has not fully withdrawn all troops and equipment and remain clear that this threatening and destabilising behaviour is unacceptable. Russia’s motivation
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Report
First Report - Russia and Ukraine border tensions
06 Jul 2021
HC 167
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.1 yrs
Report published
06 Jul 2021