13 June 2024

Biden, Zelensky to sign 10-year U.S.-Ukraine security deal at G-7 summit

By Redoy K

President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky plan to sign a 10-year security agreement committing the U.S. to provide Ukraine with military assistance, even if Donald Trump wins the next election. The legally binding deal aims to help develop Ukraine’s armed forces against Russia but does not guarantee NATO membership. Officials hope it transcends U.S. political divisions, although any president could withdraw from the executive agreement. The pact follows months of negotiations after Ukraine’s path to NATO stalled.