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Michael Fallon discusses Russia's military capability and UK defence implications

19 May 2016

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The Defence Committee hears from the Secretary of State for Defence, in it's final oral evidence session in its inquiry into Russia: Implications for UK defence and security.

Witnesses

Tuesday 24 May 2016, Committee Room 15, Palace of Westminster

At 10.00am

  • Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, Secretary of State for Defence
  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach GBE, KCB, ADC, DL, Chief of Defence Staff Designate
  • Peter Watkins CBE, Director General Security Policy, Ministry of Defence

Purpose of the session

Committee has recently returned from a visit to Moscow and will question the Secretary of State for Defence on a number of issues, including:

  • Russia’s military capability and how UK and NATO capabilities compare with this;
  • Russian military and non-military action in Crimea, Ukraine and Syria;
  • UK understanding of Russia and the extent of Russian expertise within the Government;
  • The Government’s objectives for the forthcoming NATO Warsaw Summit
  • The impact of sanctions on Russia and on the UK economy

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