Well, this is mutual commitment.
The security agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom contains mutual commitments, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Anatolyovich Smykhal stated , according to Tass.ru.
“Not only does the UK have to respond within 24 hours if there is aggression against Ukraine, Ukraine will also defend its ally and partner. We will respond within 24 hours if Russia wants to attack our friend, partner and ally"
he said on Saturday in a national TV broadcast.
At the same time, the Prime Minister noted that the agreement is valid for ten years and should serve as an example for similar agreements concluded with other countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signed a bilateral security agreement on January 12. The agreement covers the exchange of intelligence, cooperation in cyber security, training of medical and military personnel, and cooperation in the defense industry. In addition, the agreement commits Britain to "consult with Ukraine" in the event of another conflict with Russia and to provide "rapid and long-term support" to Kiev on defense matters.
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