This is not just a declaration, we are allies: Zelenskyy on the agreement with Britain
The security agreement signed between Ukraine and the United Kingdom on January 12 is not just a declaration, but evidence that we are allies in the fight against Russian aggression.
This was written by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an op-ed for The Times.
– “This is not just a declaration, this is a reality: we are allies working together to protect European security and defend our values,” the head of state explained.
According to him, the UK became the first country to agree to a strategic alliance with Ukraine, but it will definitely not be the last, as this agreement goes beyond a narrow alliance – it marks a new level of partnership between the states for 100 years to come.
– The UK has always defended freedom. For the sake of the world and our common future, it must continue to do so. When we win together, any aggressor, big or small, will know what awaits them if they violate international law. We have shown that Russia can be defeated – and if we can defeat such a danger to the international order, we can convince even the most serious potential aggressors that war will be a loss for them. That is why we must win. That is why we must stand together. That is why our alliance matters,” the President added.
In Kyiv on January 12, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak signed a bilateral security agreement for a period of 10 years.
According to the head of state, the agreement provides for annual support for Ukraine, comprehensive cooperation to ensure sufficient capacity of the Defense Forces, the defense industry, state institutions and social systems.
