What is the Ukrainian Treaty signed at the NATO summit in Washington?

During the NATO summit in Washington, 21 countries and the European Union signed the Ukraine Security Assistance Compact, which provides for the coordination and acceleration of joint support efforts.

This is evidenced by the text of the agreement published on the European Commission’s website.

It addresses meeting Ukraine’s security needs:

«With this agreement, we declare our continued intention and commitment to ensure that Ukraine can successfully defend its freedom, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity today and deter acts of aggression in the future.»

The signatories to the treaty undertake to:

•  Support Ukraine’s defense and security needs by providing military assistance, economic support, and training. The countries will work both bilaterally and through existing multilateral mechanisms, including the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) and its Coalition of Opportunities, NATO’s Support and Training Command for Ukraine (NSATU), and the EU Military Mission to Ukraine.
• Accelerate efforts to build the future Defense Forces by 2027, which may continue into the 2030s. It is planned to convene a Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense at the level of defense ministers every 6 months to review and approve roadmaps.
• In the event of a future armed attack by Russia on Ukraine after the end of the current war, meet quickly and collectively at the highest level to determine appropriate next steps to support Ukraine, including the provision of rapid and sustained assistance.

The signatories to the agreement plan to fulfill these commitments as Ukraine’s path to EU and NATO membership continues. Other countries will also be able to join the agreement after concluding bilateral agreements or security arrangements with Ukraine.

The treaties were signed by the leaders of the United States, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and the EU.

US President Joseph Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the signing ceremony, the President’s Office reports.

«In the short term, we will continue to provide Ukraine with the weapons, ammunition, and training necessary to repel Russian forces. In the medium term, we will help create the forces and capabilities to defend Ukraine and deter further aggression», — Joseph Biden said.

He emphasized that if Russia attempts to attack Ukraine again after the war ends, all the countries that have adopted this document will support our country.

Zelenskyy said:

«I thank President Biden for his leadership and all his efforts to ensure that our security cooperation is filled with decisive action. There are 23 strong agreements, and there will be agreements with other countries. We have a historically important security agreement with the United States.»