US, Ukraine to Seal Long-Term security deal at G7 summit

The US and Ukraine are expected to sign a bilateral security pact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy on Thursday, in a deal that lays out a path for Washington’s long-term security relationship with Kyiv, citing people familiar with the matter.

The agreement follows months of negotiations between the US and Ukraine and is expected to commit the US for 10 years to continued training of Ukraine’s armed forces, more cooperation in the production of weapons and military equipment, the continued provision of military assistance, and greater intelligence sharing.

However, the pledge is expected to be an “executive agreement,” citing sources, making it less formal than a treaty and not necessarily binding for any future presidents. So, there is the possibility of the deal being undone by future US administrations.

Former President Donald Trump, who is also the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has not explicitly said whether he would continue support for Ukraine if he wins in November. But, he has repeatedly affirmed that he would negotiate a quick end to the Russia-Ukraine war without explaining how.