In response to recent developments relating to a Ukraine peace deal, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement: 

Defence Committee statement: Ukraine

“The Defence Committee reaffirms that the United Kingdom must stand unequivocally with the people of Ukraine at this critical moment. Their struggle is not only for their own homeland, but also in defence of the security, stability and values of other parts of Europe.

We believe that any peace must be just, lasting, and above all acceptable to Ukraine itself. The international community cannot and must not endorse any settlement that merely reflects the demands of President Putin, or that rewards aggression, annexation, or the violation of the most basic norms of international law. As we stated last week in our major report on European Security “We must reject entirely the Russian concept of peace which includes Ukrainian sacrifice of territory and so-called neutrality.”

At this crucial time, the United Kingdom, together with its European allies, must show clear and determined leadership. Our Government and others across Europe must be prepared to step forward actively to support credible negotiations and security guarantees, to strengthen Ukraine’s position, and to ensure that the foundations of peace reflect justice, sovereignty, and the right of nations to choose their own paths.

Ukraine has shown extraordinary resilience. It deserves nothing less than our full moral, diplomatic, and practical support, including continued military aid, as it seeks a peace that secures its freedom and its future.”

ENDS

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