Historic Ratification
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified the Ukraine–UK Centennial Partnership Agreement, originally signed on January 16, 2025.
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226 deputies voted in favor of bill No. 0332.
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6 voted against, and 41 abstained.
This treaty sets a 100-year horizon for bilateral cooperation, signaling a long-term geopolitical alliance with one of Ukraine’s most reliable partners.
Scope of the Agreement
The document includes 14 articles, addressing key areas of cooperation:
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Defense & Security: strengthening capabilities, coordination on NATO membership.
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Energy: joint projects for resilience, transition, and diversification.
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Justice & Rule of Law: cooperation on accountability, countering foreign interference and disinformation.
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Socio-cultural & Migration: leveraging people-to-people ties and managing mobility.
Guaranteed Military Support
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the agreement secures at least $3.6 billion annually in military aid from the UK. This multi-decade commitment ensures predictable financing for Ukraine’s defense needs and underscores Britain’s role as a long-term guarantor of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Strategic and Investment Signal
The ratification of the centennial partnership:
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Anchors Ukraine’s security framework in NATO-oriented cooperation.
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Opens opportunities for energy and infrastructure projects with UK investors.
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Builds a legal and judicial partnership, aligning Ukraine more closely with British and European standards.
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Provides certainty and predictability for foreign investors looking at Ukraine’s reconstruction and defense-industrial sectors.
Conclusion
The centennial partnership between Ukraine and the UK is not only a security guarantee but also a strategic platform for investment, industrial cooperation, and integration into Euro-Atlantic structures. It sends a strong message: Ukraine is planning its future on a century-long horizon with trusted allies.
