Zelenskyy Announces Readiness of US Security Document
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared on Sunday, January 25, 2026, that a bilateral security guarantees document with the United States is '100% ready' to be signed. The announcement was made during a press conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, where Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine is now awaiting confirmation of the date and location for the official signing.
Context of Recent Diplomatic Engagements
President Zelenskyy's statement followed two days of intensive talks held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. These discussions involved representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. Zelenskyy characterized these trilateral talks as a rare format, including both diplomatic and military representatives from all three nations. While the U.S.-Ukraine security document has reached finalization, the broader trilateral discussions did not yield a breakthrough with Russia, particularly concerning fundamental differences on territorial issues. Further talks in Abu Dhabi are anticipated.
Details of the Proposed Security Guarantees
The forthcoming agreement is expected to outline a decade-long commitment of U.S. support for Ukraine. This comprehensive support is reported to encompass several critical areas, including:
- Arms supplies
- Intelligence sharing
- Defense industry cooperation
President Zelenskyy emphasized that these are 'enforceable guarantees,' distinguishing them from previous agreements such as the Budapest Memorandum. Once signed, the document will require ratification by both the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada).
Broader European Integration Goals
In addition to the security deal with the United States, President Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's strategic objective of joining the European Union by 2027. He described EU membership as an 'economic security guarantee,' complementing the military and defense assurances provided by the U.S. agreement.
5 Comments
Comandante
This deal is just more empty promises. It won't change anything on the ground.
ZmeeLove
It's positive that Ukraine is securing defense cooperation, but without a breakthrough in talks with Russia, a comprehensive peace remains elusive, leaving the conflict unresolved.
Africa
Securing arms and intelligence is vital for Ukraine's defense, but the article highlights that trilateral talks with Russia failed, indicating a lack of diplomatic progress on core territorial issues.
Raphael
The 'enforceable guarantees' are an improvement over past agreements like Budapest, yet the process of ratification in both parliaments could still introduce unforeseen delays or modifications.
Donatello
Congress will never ratify this. It's all for show.