This development was confirmed by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Key Details of the Agreement
Negotiation Delegation: The Ukrainian delegation was led by Ihor Zhovkva, the Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Agreement Finalization: Both parties agreed on specific provisions of the agreement and established a schedule for finalizing the document. The leaders of Ukraine and Ireland are expected to sign the bilateral agreement soon.
Neutrality Consideration: Given Ireland's status as a neutral country, the agreement is unlikely to include military aid provisions. The focus of the security guarantees will be aligned with Ireland's neutral stance.
Background and Previous Developments
Initial Agreement: Ukraine and Ireland initially agreed to work on the security guarantees agreement in May 2024 during talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris.
Ongoing Negotiations: The formal negotiations on the agreement commenced on August 2, 2024.
International Context: Ukraine has already secured security guarantees from 25 countries, including major global powers such as the USA, the UK, France, Germany, and Japan.
The upcoming agreement with Ireland marks another step in Ukraine's efforts to bolster its international security framework amid ongoing challenges.
