USA and Ukraine finalize a security deal.
At the G7 summit in Italy, President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an agreement promising long-term US support for Ukraine against future hostile actions. This aid doesn't come with any security guarantees, though—for that, Ukraine would need to join NATO.
The United States commits to aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia over the next decade, as evidenced by a recently signed security agreement. The deal was sealed between President Biden and President Zelensky at the G7 meeting in Italy. "Today, the US demonstrates our unwavering support for Ukraine both now and into the future," declared a statement from the US government ahead of the signing ceremony.
This assistance will continue to fight against Russian aggression and potential future attacks. Additionally, the US aims to help Ukraine pursue eventual NATO membership.
The agreement promotes cooperation in various areas, encompassing military equipment provision, training programs, and joint military exercises. Ukraine must undergo several reforms, such as those in the justice system, law enforcement, corruption eradication, military capacity, and organization structure, to eventually meet NATO standards.
The agreement declares that Ukraine's future lies within NATO, according to the document released by the US government. However, Biden's administration acknowledges it might take a while for Ukraine to join the military alliance.
Relaying a Message to Moscow
Despite expectations, the deal doesn't feature pledges to deploy US troops to shield Ukraine from harm. Biden has consistently opposed this idea, even in response to calls from French President Emmanuel Macron to station military advisors there. Rather than deploying troops, the US intends to help Ukraine strengthen its own defensive capacities through this deal. Furthermore, the US does not guarantee the provision of specific weapons systems.
Ukraine had previously sealed similar deals with several nations, including Germany. At the G7 gathering in Italy, a similar agreement with Japan was inked. These accords offer Ukraine financial and military assistance for the subsequent ten years. None of the countries have provided security guarantees thus far.
This agreement reinforces the G7's promise last year at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, to bolster Ukraine's defenses. The group pledged to do so via long-term financial and military assistance. However, the statement fell short of the security guarantees provided by NATO membership. There, member states are compelled to offer military assistance if an attack occurs.
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The security deal between the USA and Ukraine is aimed at providing aid against potential future attacks from Russia. President Joe Biden expressed his support for Ukraine's future membership in NATO during the signing ceremony of the agreement at the G7 summit in Italy. Russia has been a source of conflict for Ukraine, prompting the need for international assistance and potential NATO affiliation.
