Pursuant to the instruction of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak held the third round of negotiations with the United States of America on the preparation for the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement.

The Ukrainian delegation, led by the Head of the Presidential Office, included the representatives of the negotiating team approved by the Decree of the President of Ukraine of January 8, 2024, as amended.

"The recent approval by the United States of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has significantly accelerated the negotiation process and I am convinced that our leaders will be able to sign a bilateral security agreement in the near future," Andriy Yermak emphasized.

The parties discussed the text of the draft agreement in detail, noted significant progress in harmonizing the main provisions of the document and adjusted the algorithm of further actions. 

"This security agreement will not only once again confirm the US leadership in military and security support for Ukraine, but also directly contribute to the victory over the Russian aggressor and create a solid foundation for long-term cooperation between Ukraine and the United States to strengthen the defense capabilities of our country," the Head of the Presidential Office said.