Biden and Zelensky to sign critical security pact amid US political fears
Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky will sign a security agreement at the G7 summit in Apulia. The Washington Post reports that the current US administration fears that long-term support may be withdrawn if Donald Trump is re-elected. The future of the agreement is uncertain."
According to the Washington-based newspaper, American officials express hope that the agreement between the US and Ukraine will transcend political divides.
"At the same time, they admit that Trump or any other future president could withdraw from the legally binding agreement, as it is not a treaty and will not be ratified by Congress," the report reads.
It also reminds readers that Trump had previously expressed scepticism about the situation in Ukraine, claiming he could end the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv within a day. In his opinion, Europe should bear a larger burden of supporting Kyiv. However, this spring, he signalled his approval for Congress to aid Ukraine.
The agreement includes no new commitments regarding Ukraine's prospects for joining NATO.
"The pact does not obligate Washington to send soldiers to defend Ukraine if it is attacked, unlike NATO promises, which say: one for all, all for one," writes the "Washington Post," citing an anonymous administration official.
The pact does not specify the amount to be allocated for supporting Kyiv by Washington.
Individuals familiar with the terms of the agreement say that the US commits to conducting high-level consultations with Kyiv within a day if Russia attacks Ukraine again. Furthermore, the US president will work with Congress to implement the agreements on Ukraine's security.
The United States will also continue to train Ukrainian troops, deepen cooperation in the defence industry's production, and share much more intelligence information than currently. They will also help Ukraine in building deterrent forces in different areas: air, sea, and cyberspace, say sources cited by the "Washington Post".
