The Ukraine Effect: The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the UK– EU relationship
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee inquiry referenced evidence we provided in its January 2024 report on the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the UK– EU relationship. Our submission was written by Commission member Ben Martill and colleagues.
The inquiry set out to examine the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the unprecedented international response that it prompted, for UK-EU relations. It aimed to look beyond immediate crisis management to the longer-term impact of these developments.
It focused on four core themes: cooperation on sanctions; the UK-EU defence relationship; reconstruction of Ukraine; and long-term implications for the UK-EU foreign and security relationship.
In general terms, they welcome and commend the responses to Russia’s aggression by the UK Government, the EU and its Member States. Its policy recommendations are designed to strengthen these responses and make them more effective.