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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba, commenting on the Council of the EU's decision, noted that this is "a great day for Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU."
Historic moment: what did Ukraine and the US agree on within the 10-year security agreement? Kyiv and Washington signed a bilateral security agreement in which the US undertakes long-term commitments aimed at supporting Ukraine's efforts to win the war and deter possible military aggression by the Russian Federation in the future. The US’ assistance will be provided in the following areas: air defence, artillery, armored vehicles, combat aviation, maritime security, cyber security, and critical infrastructure protection, among others. The US will support Ukraine in developing air defence and anti-missile defence systems based on the Patriot system and promote the modernization of the Ukrainian Air Force and the purchase of modern fighter jets. Cooperation on the development of Ukraine's defence and industrial base is foreseen thanks to joint defence research and support designed to increase the production of critical weapons. The agreement also defines the main directions for long-term US assistance in Ukraine’s economic recovery, the implementation of reforms, and continued support for the Ukrainian peace formula. The document records US support for Ukraine's future membership in Nato and refers to holding Russia accountable and exploring ways to use Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The final communiqué of the Peace Summit was signed by 80 states and four organizations: What was declared? During the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, the participants agreed on a common position on three points: food security, nuclear and energy security, and the release of all captured and deported Ukrainians. The document emphasizes that nuclear energy and facilities must be safe, secure, reliably guarded, and not harmful to the environment. Ukrainian nuclear power plants, particularly Zaporizhzhia, must operate safely and securely under Ukraine’s full control and IAEA supervision. The document also contains a clause regarding the uninterrupted production and supply of food products. Attacks on merchant ships, civilian ports, and infrastructure are unacceptable. It is emphasized that food security cannot be used as a weapon. Prisoners of war must be released, and all deported and illegally displaced Ukrainian children and civilians must be returned to Ukraine. Among the countries that did not sign the communiqué are Saudi Arabia, Thailand, India, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, and the UAE.
Ukraine has signed a security agreement with Japan, and 10 similar agreements are being prepared. Ukraine and Japan signed a bilateral security agreement, under which Japan will provide Ukraine with $4.5B in 2024 and will continue to help throughout the ten-year term of the agreement. The document provides for the transfer of non-lethal equipment to Ukraine and establishes the further development of cooperation within the coalitions on information technologies and demining. Japan will provide treatment for wounded Ukrainian soldiers, cooperate with Ukraine in intelligence and protection of classified information, strengthen protection for and reconstruction of critical infrastructure, strengthen cyber and information security, and ensure free navigation and security of sea lanes. The president of Ukraine noted that Ukraine now has bilateral security agreements with all G7 members. "A total of 17 agreements have already been signed, and we are preparing 10 more for signing," he said.
The administration of the President of the United States explained what
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