Fears of a Russian military intervention in Ukraine are rising as the country faces a political crisis.
2014 Ukraine crisis (72 KB , PDF)
Ukrainian President Yanukovvych has fled Kiev and his whereabouts is unknown. The opposition has appointed a new president, while Western nations are hurrying to prepare financial support since the Ukrainian economy is is difficulties. Western leaders fear Russian military intervention.
2014 Ukraine crisis (72 KB , PDF)
As states sanction Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, this briefing sets out the arguments around seizing another state's assets, and explains the intensifying debate on how international law affects sanctions.
Parts of the UK-US Mutual Defence Agreement, which underpins nuclear cooperation between the two countries, will expire in December 2024.
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
