Ukraine and the UK have signed a historic 100-year agreement, announced Zelensky.

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a 100-year partnership agreement. This initiative aims to strengthen the ties between the two countries across a broad spectrum of relations, including trade, security and defense, science and technology, education, culture, and more.

President Volodymyr Zelensky made this announcement following talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kyiv. The text of the agreement has been published on the president's website.

“The relationship between Ukraine and Britain is now closer than ever. Today we have reached a new level of relations. This is even more than a strategic partnership. We have signed an agreement on a century-long partnership. We are confident in the independence of our state, and this is something that Ukrainians will never relinquish,” Zelensky stated. 

The president emphasized that Ukrainians trust their European partners.

“And this is what strengthens both Ukraine and Britain. And our entire European project. This is the foundation for all our peoples for generations to come,” he said, noting that the century-long agreement between Ukraine and Britain is “truly comprehensive.”

“It includes security and defense components, economic and technological elements, and cooperation in the informational and cultural spheres,” the president added.

Background. Previously, Mind reported that Ukraine and the United Kingdom will sign an important agreement on January 16 regarding a 100-year partnership. Its goal is to deepen ties in defense and non-military areas.