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Ukraine and Britain ink 10-year security agreement with nuance

Ukraine and Britain ink 10-year security agreement with nuance UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Author: Daria Shekina

The security agreement between Ukraine and Britain has a duration of 10 years. However, it can be reviewed if our country becomes a NATO member, according to the press service of the Office of the President.

"This Agreement is valid for ten years from the date of its signature," the text of the agreement states.

According to the declaration of the G7 countries, the participants plan to preserve its effect until Ukraine joins NATO.

" In the event that Ukraine becomes a member of NATO before the expiry of this Agreement, the participants will decide on its future status," emphasizes the document's text.

Security agreement

Today, on January 12, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in Kyiv for a visit.

He has already met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the officials signed a security agreement between the two countries.

In the document, Ukraine committed to implementing a series of reforms, particularly in the defense sector and beyond.

The head of the British government has already referred to the document as historic.