The security deals Ukraine is negotiating with its Western allies
FirstpostThe fighting between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing, and Ukraine requires the support of its allies to defend itself. For this, the Eastern European country has been in talks with an expanding group of countries to agree bilateral agreements on security commitments while it strives to reach its strategic goal of NATO membership and presses to secure foreign assistance to fight Russia’s invasion Here’s a look at the security deals Ukraine is discussing with allies. The Group of Seven nations signed a joint declaration at the NATO summit in Vilnius in July last year, committing to establish “long-term security commitments and arrangements” with Ukraine that would be negotiated bilaterally. The deals would commit to the continued provision of military and security aid, support to develop Ukraine’s defence industrial base, training Ukrainian soldiers, intelligence sharing and cooperation, and support for cyber defence. London said the deal formalised a range of support that Britain “has been and will continue to provide for Ukraine’s security, including intelligence sharing, cyber security, medical and military training, and defence industrial cooperation.” Under the agreement, Britain committed to hold consultations with Kyiv within 24 hours if Ukraine faces a future Russian armed attack, and to provide “swift and sustained” security assistance.