First Report - Russia and Ukraine border tensions

The government welcomes the recommendation and states it is already pressing for all parties to uphold the July 2020 ceasefire. It confirms it will continue to work with allies to call on Russia to uphold OSCE principles and urges Russia to engage constructively in the Normandy format.

The government noted the recommendation, outlining its consistent opposition to Russian aggression, its commitment to defending the Rules-Based International System, and its existing efforts to assert freedom of navigation.

The government notes the committee's recommendation, expressing continued concern that Russia has not fully withdrawn its troops and equipment, and reiterating that its behavior is unacceptable.

The Government notes the Committee's view on the Russian military build-up, acknowledging it was unusual and escalatory, and commits to carefully monitoring the situation and holding Russia accountable.

The government agrees with the committee's statement regarding Russia's obligations for transparency in military activities and expresses disappointment that Russia is not upholding these commitments. The government reaffirms its call for Russia to adhere to OSCE principles.

The government notes the committee's view and states that it continues to work with international partners to maintain sanctions and military assistance to Ukraine as long as Russia's illegitimate control of Crimea continues.

The government notes the Committee’s view on Russia's motives and reaffirms the UK's steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as outlined in the Integrated review and Defence Command paper.

The government agrees that Russia must honour its commitments under the Vienna Document and continues to call on Russia to use OSCE processes. However, it does not commit to the specific UK actions recommended, such as using OSCE mechanisms to hold Russia to account or bringing the dispute before the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration.

The government agrees with the recommendation and states it will continue to work closely with the US to insist Russia uphold its international agreements, reaffirming the UK's commitment to Ukraine's security assurances.

The government agrees with the Committee's observation, commending Ukraine's restraint and diplomatic efforts, and noting its full support for Ukraine's actions to de-escalate the situation.

The government agrees with the Committee's view and states that it will continue to use its G7 presidency to demonstrate global leadership in security, diplomacy, and conflict resolution, citing the discussion on Ukraine at the G7 Summit.

The government welcomed the recommendation, affirming it will continue to fully support the Minsk agreements and the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, and supports the work of relevant contact groups.

The government agrees with the recommendation and states it already leads efforts with allies to ensure situational understanding, share intelligence, and coordinate responses through ongoing activities and NATO forums.

The government agrees with the recommendation, reiterating that Russia is the destabilising party and NATO is a defensive alliance. It states NATO leaders reaffirmed no threat to Russia and that the UK will continue to support the NATO-Ukraine partnership.

The Government welcomes the request, confirms contractual work has begun on naval projects with Ukraine, and commits to providing annual updates on the progress of the naval capabilities programme.

The Government agrees and details ongoing efforts, including participation in joint exercises, providing a Special Defence Advisor, and supporting the Ukraine Defence Reform Advisory Board, to help Ukraine meet NATO standards and increase interoperability.

The government welcomes the committee's view that its response to the Ukraine crisis demonstrates commitment to Global Britain themes, detailing its existing commitments and ongoing diplomatic support for Ukraine.

The government acknowledges the committee's conclusion, affirming that its enhanced focus on the Indo-Pacific is a positive effort aligned with shifting global dynamics, aiming to leverage opportunities and manage risks.

The government states it is not deprioritising any regions and remains committed to both Euro-Atlantic security and Indo-Pacific engagement. It asserts that defence policy and planning mechanisms are designed to preclude overstretch, but does not offer specific clarification on how the balance will be achieved.

The government welcomes the Committee's commendation for its role in intelligence sharing and monitoring, stating it will continue these efforts with allies to maintain understanding and avoid miscalculation.

The government agrees with the committee's conclusion, noting Russia's pattern of aggression, and states it will continue to work with allies to learn from collective experiences and maintain a robust international response.

The government notes the recommendation but does not commit to deciding specific 'red lines'. It instead highlights existing NATO efforts to deter threats and protect people as clear and proportionate responses.