Biden, Zelenskyy Sign Long-Term Security Agreement at G7

Published on June 13, 2024

PUGLIA, Italy—President Joe Biden signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on June 13, signifying a continuing U.S. commitment to support the war-torn country against Russian aggression. The two leaders signed the agreement on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in southern Italy. It includes a U.S. commitment to bring its military cooperation with Ukraine up to NATO standards and help accelerate its transformation into a nation befitting its goals to join the European Union. The White House also reaffirmed “that Ukraine’s future is in NATO.” “Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s credible defense and deterrence capabilities for the long term,” President Biden said in a joint press conference after signing the agreement. “A lasting peace for Ukraine must be underwritten by Ukraine’s own ability to defend itself now and to deter future aggression anytime in the future.”...

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