Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.

The European Council held in Nice between 7-9 December 2000 unveiled the results of two years work on what is now termed the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
European security and defence policy: Nice and beyond (353 KB , PDF)
The European Council held in Nice between 7-9 December 2000 unveiled the results of two years work on what is now termed the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). The key document produced at Nice was the “Presidency Report on European Security and Defence Policy” which formed part of Annex VI of the Presidency Conclusions. This paper will provide an analysis of the key aspects of the ESDP, including the establishment of permanent EU military institutions, the progress of EU-NATO relations and reaction to the policy in the UK and the US.
European security and defence policy: Nice and beyond (353 KB , PDF)
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and its allies and partners? What military assistance is NATO and the EU providing? This paper focuses on the military assistance provided to Ukraine since the Russian invasion started on 24 February 2022.
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. What has been announced and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.