Ukraine NATO Allies 2023-03-13
2023-03-13
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Q1
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The UK has been providing support to its NATO allies in response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
What steps the Government are taking to support NATO allies in responding to the invasion of Ukraine?
The UK has provided substantial support to our NATO allies, including deploying RAF patrols over Romania and Lithuania, contributing to NATO air activity across Europe. The Army has been deployed in Bulgaria, Romania, and Estonia, and the Royal Navy has completed a major European deployment from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. The UK continues to strengthen interoperability with Finland and Sweden.
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Q2
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NATO allies need to work on military, economic, diplomatic and humanitarian support for Ukraine.
Are the Government working with NATO allies to set up a full 2023 action plan for Ukraine specifically—for military, economic, diplomatic and humanitarian support?
NATO is not directly involved in the planning or support of Ukraine's war effort. However, NATO supports the work being done by friends of Ukraine and will strengthen its eastern flank to provide deterrence against any escalation.
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Details of a full action plan for military, economic, diplomatic and humanitarian support specifically from NATO in 2023
Draw An Important Distinction
Nato Is Not Involved
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Q3
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UK's support for its NATO allies is crucial in the context of Russia's illegal invasion.
What steps is the UK taking to ensure that our NATO obligations in respect of enhanced forward presence are completely fulfilled?
The size of the battle group in Estonia was doubled, and contributions have been made to EFP battlegroups in Poland and Romania. There will be a new NATO regional defence plan, which is under review.
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Specific details on fulfilling obligations completely
Very Much Under Review
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Q4
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The Franco-British summit resulted in renewed efforts to strengthen European security.
Does the Minister agree that renewing the bilateral defence partnership with France is an important part of not just strengthening NATO but enhancing European security, particularly in the east?
The relationship between UK and French Defence Ministries remains tight. Industrial collaboration will grow as a result of last week's summit, and both countries can work together in west Africa.
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Specific importance to NATO and European security
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