U.S. and Ukraine Negotiate Decade-Long Security Agreement

The proposed bilateral agreement aims to provide Ukraine with sustained military, financial, and political support over the next ten years.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in discussions with the U.S. to secure a long-term security deal that includes military and economic aid.
The agreement is intended to make the U.S. commitment to Ukraine concrete, unlike previous non-binding pacts with other NATO countries.
Zelensky emphasized the need for advanced defense systems like Patriot missiles to counter Russian military advances.
Critics argue that the deal, which involves significant U.S. taxpayer funds, could prolong the conflict without a clear strategy for peace.
The U.S. recently approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, reflecting ongoing bipartisan support despite some opposition.