Nuclear weapons at a glance: North Korea
This paper briefly examines North Korea's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series of papers on the nuclear weapon states.
NATO and international security
A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
Sanctions against Russia
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 so far and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
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Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
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NATO: Reinforcing its eastern flank
NATO has been increasing its military presence along its eastern borders in response to Russian action.
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Nuclear weapons – at a glance
This landing page features a new series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states.
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Nuclear weapons at a glance: Russia
This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series on the nuclear weapon states.
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Military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and other European countries? What military assistance is NATO and the EU providing also? This paper focuses on the military assistance provided to Ukraine since the Russian invasion started on 24 February 2022.
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The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme compensates for injury, illness or death caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
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International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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UK amends its criteria for arms exports
This paper discusses changes to the licencing criteria for strategic exports from the UK.
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No-fly zones and Ukraine
The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?
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Military Assistance to Ukraine 2014-2021
What military assistance has the UK, the US, NATO and the EU given to Ukraine over the last several years? How did that increase since the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea and the build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders in 2021?
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UK sanctions against Russia: Arms exports
The UK has banned the export of all dual-use items to Russia in response to conflict in Ukraine.
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NATO’s response to Russian military action in Ukraine
NATO has condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine. It held a leaders’ virtual summit on 25 February.
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