Ukraine Signs Security Agreements With Slovenia, Czech Republic

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gives a speech at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace, near Oxford, on July 18.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on July 18 signed an agreement on security cooperation and long-term support between their two countries. Slovenia has already provided Ukraine with 13 packages of military aid and intends to maintain this level of support throughout the 10 years of the agreement, which includes millions of euros for humanitarian aid and economic recovery, Golob's office said. Zelenskiy, who is in Britain for a gathering of European leaders, signed a separate security agreement with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala. Zelenskiy's office said a significant part of the agreement is devoted to enhanced cooperation in the military-technical sphere, including the possibility of producing light weapons, drones, electronics, and heavy equipment. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, click here.