Executive Branch

Biden, Zelenskyy Sign Long-Term Security Agreement at G7

‘Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s credible defense and deterrence capabilities for the long term,’ President Biden said.
Biden, Zelenskyy Sign Long-Term Security Agreement at G7
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) shake hands after signing a bilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia region, on June 13, 2024. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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T.J. Muscaro
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PUGLIA, Italy—President Joe Biden signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on June 13, signifying a continuing U.S. commitment to support the war-torn country against Russian aggression.

The two leaders signed the agreement on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in southern Italy. It includes a U.S. commitment to bring its military cooperation with Ukraine up to NATO standards and help accelerate its transformation into a nation befitting its goal to join the European Union.

Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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