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  • Kyiv ratifies century-long pact with UK, while security guarantees hang in balance
    On 17 September, Kyiv ratified the century-long partnership agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The document was approved by 295 out of 397 Ukrainian deputies. This agreement is crucial for Ukraine, as its allies still do not know how to end the war of attrition with Russia, despite statements by US President Donald Trump that he could end the war within 24 hours. Currently, partners also cannot provide security guarant
     
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✇Euromaidan Press

Kyiv ratifies century-long pact with UK, while security guarantees hang in balance

Par :Olena Mukhina
17 septembre 2025 à 09:47

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On 17 September, Kyiv ratified the century-long partnership agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The document was approved by 295 out of 397 Ukrainian deputies.

This agreement is crucial for Ukraine, as its allies still do not know how to end the war of attrition with Russia, despite statements by US President Donald Trump that he could end the war within 24 hours. Currently, partners also cannot provide security guarantees to Kyiv because no one wants to fight against Russia. Support from allies remains Kyiv’s only way to counter Moscow’s aggression, which has already extended beyond Ukraine into Poland.

The agreement creates a new long-term framework

The agreement establishes a new long-term framework for bilateral cooperation in security, defense, economy, science, technology, and culture, opening new opportunities to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Significant boost in military support

The document provides for annual military assistance from the UK to Ukraine of at least £3.6 billion until the 2030/31 financial year, and thereafter as needed.

This includes training Ukrainian troops, supporting pilots, supplying military aviation, developing joint defense production, and participating in joint expeditionary formats such as the Joint Expeditionary Force.

Framework nature and strategic significance

“Despite its grand title and good intentions, this agreement, unfortunately, does not provide security guarantees and is of a framework nature. Nevertheless, it is an important document aimed at strengthening strategic partnership with the UK,” said MP Iryna Herashchenko of the European Solidarity party.

New horizons of cooperation

Beyond the military sphere, the agreement opens prospects for scientific and technological projects, economic partnership, and cultural exchange, cementing Ukraine and the UK as strategic allies for decades to come.

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