US and Ukraine sign ten-year security agreement

The presidents of the United States and Ukraine, Joe Biden and Volodimir Zelensky, signed this Thursday on the sidelines of the G7 summit a bilateral security agreement with a validity of 10 years that seeks to send a signal of strong support to Ukraine, although it could be undone by future American leaders.

Both leaders signed the agreement in front of the media, on a blue lectern with the flags of the United States and Ukraine, and at the end they shook hands. Although the agreement seeks to commit the next US governments, its future is not guaranteed in the event of a victory by former Republican President Donald Trump in the November elections of this year.

The text of the pact, similar to the one signed by the North American power with Israel, commits the United States to holding high-level consultations with kyiv within 24 hours if Ukraine is attacked again in the future to “determine next steps and needs.” of additional defense.” Likewise, it lays the foundations for an eventual Ukrainian entry into NATO.

“Historical day”
“To ensure Ukraine’s security, both sides recognize Ukraine’s needs for a significant military force, robust capabilities and investments in its defense industry that are consistent with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standards,” the document states. signed by the leaders.

“The United States is sending a powerful signal today of our strong support for Ukraine, now and in the future,” a US statement said. The agreement also commits Washington to training the Ukrainian military, providing it with defense equipment and carrying out exercises. However, unlike what would happen if Ukraine were a member of NATO, the United States has no obligation to send its troops to defend the country.

After the signing, Zelensky described the day as “a historic day” and thanked Biden for his leadership, noting that the agreement is the most relevant signed by kyiv since its independence. Likewise, he assured that this pact will create jobs in both the United States and Ukraine. Source: news

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