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The governments of Ukraine and America have signed a historic US-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement.
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US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the agreement reflecting the close partnership between the two democracies on 13 June 2024.
Under the 10-year agreement, the United States and Ukraine will work together to build and maintain Ukraine’s credible defence and deterrence capability.
The agreement lays out a vision for a Ukrainian future force that is strong, sustainable, and resilient. The United States and Ukraine will deepen security and defence cooperation and collaboration closely with Ukraine’s broad network of security partners.
“We will support the full range of Ukraine’s current defensive needs now and over the long term by helping Ukraine win the war and strengthening its deterrence capabilities against future threats. Together, we will expand intelligence sharing, enhance interoperability between our militaries in line with NATO standards, and work with our allies and partners to position Ukraine as a long-term contributor to European security,” according to a public statement released by the US government.
“Strengthen Ukraine’s capacity to sustain its fight over the long term, including by building on efforts to bolster in Ukraine’s defence industrial base, and supporting its economic recovery and energy security.
“Accelerate Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration, including through Ukraine’s implementation of reforms to its democratic, economic, and security institutions in line with its EU accession goals and NATO’s program of reforms.
“Achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine’s rights under international law, is underwritten by broad global support, upholds the key principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity, and includes accountability for Russia’s actions.
“Consult in the event of a future Russian armed attack against Ukraine at the highest levels to determine appropriate and necessary measures to support Ukraine and impose costs on Russia.”
The US government has announced it will stand with the people of Ukraine and push for Ukraine to gain NATO membership.
“This agreement, together with the mutually reinforcing security agreements and arrangements Ukraine has signed with a broad network of partners under the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine, is a key part of Ukraine’s bridge to NATO membership. As President Biden said in Vilnius last year and as NATO allies have agreed, Ukraine’s future is in NATO,” a public statement said.
“We are not waiting for the NATO process to be completed to make long-term commitments to Ukraine’s security to address the immediate threats they face and deter any aggression that may occur.”
