Ukraine and the United States have fully finalized a bilateral security agreement, with Kyiv now waiting for Washington to set a date and venue for the signing ceremony.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the development during a press conference.
The text of the agreement is "100% ready," according to the head of state. Once signed, the document will require ratification by both the U.S. Congress and Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada. Zelensky stressed that these guarantees are a crucial component in determining a definitive end date for the war.
"We want a specific date in the war termination treaty so that all parties subsequently adhere to these agreements—including the aggressor, who will sign this 22-point plan if such a moment arrives," the President emphasized.
Beyond U.S. guarantees, Ukraine is counting on support from a "coalition of the willing" among European nations and eventual EU accession. Zelensky noted that Ukraine aims to be technically ready to open all EU accession clusters by the first half of 2026, with full technical readiness expected by 2027.
Addressing territorial integrity, the President reaffirmed Ukraine's unwavering position: the state will not cede its territories. However, he acknowledged that the United States is currently seeking compromises to bridge the gap between Kyiv and Moscow.
"For a long time, Russia has made it its goal to erase Ukraine from the east of the country. That was their objective, and they want to achieve it—yet they cannot achieve it on the front. The U.S. is looking for compromises here. But all three sides must agree to compromises," Zelensky stated.
The President also reported progress in negotiations held in Abu Dhabi regarding the peace plan, noting that the number of outstanding issues is gradually decreasing.
