The Verkhovna Rada has ratified the agreement on a century-long partnership between Ukraine and Great Britain. 295 MPs voted for the relevant bill No. 0332 with the minimum required 226, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the agreement on a century-long partnership between Ukraine and Great Britain on January 16.
The agreement provides for the provision of annual military assistance to Ukraine of at least GBP 3.6 billion until the 2030/31 financial year and after - if necessary, and has a closed part.
The agreement states that the United Kingdom will expand its contribution to the training of specialists for Ukrainian combat aviation and will assist with the supply of aircraft that are in service with NATO member countries.
In addition, it is envisaged to increase cooperation in the field of long-range weapons, as well as investments in Ukrainian defense production, in particular drones and artillery.
The document provides for increased interaction within the military association JEF - Joint Expeditionary Forces.
In addition, a partnership in the field of maritime security and the creation of special joint flotillas are enshrined, in particular, to strengthen security in the Baltic, Black and Azov Seas.
Separately, the agreement refers to the deepening of economic cooperation, the countries will promote investment attraction, develop nuclear energy and replace russian technologies.
The parties will also cooperate in the fields of culture, education, science and technology, in particular, they will exchange experience in the field of artificial intelligence and drones.
It is noted that after the end of the war, the countries will work on eliminating barriers to travel for Ukrainians and Britons.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, British Prime Minister Starmer arrived in Kyiv on January 16 to sign an agreement on a 100-year partnership.
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