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Ukraine: Peacekeeping Operations

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 December 2025UIN 96812

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 2 December 2025 to Question 94242 on Ukraine: Peacekeeping Operations, whether he has authorised any changes to the readiness levels of the (a) British Army, (b) Royal Navy, (c) Royal Air Force and (d) other units as part of planning for the Multinational Force Ukraine.

Answered by Al Carns

As a matter of longstanding policy we do not publicly comment on the readiness levels of His Majesty’s Armed Forces. This is to safeguard operational security, and that of our Service people.

This Government is committed to ensuring our Armed Forces remain ready to respond to all challenges, including supporting Ukraine when hostilities end, through the Multinational Force Ukraine.

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