At the NATO summit, a significant document was signed, serving as an addition to the G7 Joint Declaration agreed upon a year ago at the previous North Atlantic Alliance summit in Vilnius. This development was reported by the official website of the President of Ukraine.
Key Highlights
- Number of Participants: 32 participants with whom Ukraine has concluded bilateral security agreements have joined the declaration.
- Speeches by Leaders: US President Joseph Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi addressed the significance of the agreement during its adoption.
Statements from Leaders President Biden emphasized the ongoing support for Ukraine, stating, "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 forces and opportunities to protect Ukraine and deter further aggression." He assured that if Russia attempts to attack Ukraine again after the war, all countries that adopted this document will support Ukraine.
President Zelenskyi highlighted the active work on establishing a reliable security architecture for Ukraine over the past year. He noted that these efforts strengthen Ukraine but do not change the goal of becoming a NATO member. Zelenskyi also mentioned that this work has led to long-term commitments for military assistance, additional air defense systems, progress on the transfer of F-16 aircraft, and the development of defense cooperation.
Signatories of the Ukrainian Agreement The agreement was signed by the leaders of:
- USA
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- Great Britain
- Ukraine
- European Union
Conclusion The NATO summit held in Washington from July 9-11 focused heavily on deterring Russian aggression and supporting Ukraine. The signing of the Ukrainian agreement marks a significant step in reinforcing Ukraine's security and the international community's commitment to its defense.
