Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The French Republic and Ukraine relating to the deployment of multinational forces in support of the defence, reconstruction and strategic sustainability of Ukraine, if he will outline how the deployment of the armed forces of the United Kingdom will (a) restore, (b) regenerate and (c) train the (i) security and (ii) defence forces of Ukraine.

The Multinational Force Ukraine will strengthen Ukraine's path to peace and stability, securing its skies, supporting safer seas, and regenerating its own forces. The multinational force is expected to regenerate land forces by providing logistic, armament and training experts to assist with the regeneration and reconstitution of Ukraine's land forces.

Post cessation of hostilities, the Multinational Force for Ukraine will be the visible and tangible international support for Ukraine's return to peace, bolstering Ukraine's ability to restore security and stability. The regeneration of Ukraine's own forces will deter and defend against future Russian aggression, ensuring the country is able to rebuild a thriving economy, attract international investment and build a pathway to closer Euro-Atlantic integration.