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NATO Support for Ukraine

Tuesday 12 December 2023 · 3 questions

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Key points

  • The UK regularly discusses support for Ukraine with NATO allies and partners.
  • The UK contributes 82 million to NATO's comprehensive assistance package for Ukraine.
  • The UK aims to lead by example in ensuring US support for Ukraine remains steadfast.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Theo Clarke
Ukraine Foreign Affairs
Context

Clarke inquired about the UK's discussions with NATO allies on supporting Ukraine during winter 2023-24.

Question

What discussions his Department has had with NATO allies on support for Ukraine during winter 2023-24?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The UK regularly discusses support for Ukraine with NATO allies and partners, including at the recent NATO Foreign Ministers meeting and the NATO-Ukraine Council. Together, we approved an ambitious programme, including on energy security and interoperability. Allies remain steadfast in their commitment to support Ukraine through the winter and for as long as it takes.

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Q2 Theo Clarke
Ukraine
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Clarke, a member of the armed forces parliamentary scheme, visited NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters in Gloucester and welcomed the UK-led Ukraine maritime capability coalition. He asked what steps are being taken to help Ukraine rebuild its armed forces and provide humanitarian aid.

Question

What steps is the UK taking to help Ukraine to rebuild its armed forces and provide humanitarian assistance to its citizens?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The maritime domain is hugely important. We will continue to work with NATO and Ukraine, including through NATO's €500 million comprehensive assistance package, to which we have contributed £82 million. In November, the Foreign Secretary attended the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at Foreign Minister level.

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Q3 Stewart McDonald SNP
Ukraine
Context

McDonald asked about the government's efforts to ensure US support for Ukraine remains steadfast despite political situations in the US, following President Zelensky's meeting at the White House and the Foreign Secretary's visit to Capitol Hill.

Question

What are the Government doing to ensure that US support for Ukraine remains steadfast despite the ongoing political situation in the US?

Answer from Leo Docherty

We are leading by example.

Not addressed: Specific steps or actions being taken to ensure US support for Ukraine remains steadfast.

How: Leading By Example

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