The United States and Ukraine have begun negotiations on security commitments.

The US and Ukraine have begun negotiations on a long-term security commitment between the two countries, the State Department said.

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As reported, the talks started on Thursday at a meeting of representatives of the State Department, the Pentagon and the US National Security Council with their Ukrainian counterparts.

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“Our bilateral commitments will be aimed at providing Ukraine with sustainable forces capable of defending it now,” the release says.

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The consultations are held within the framework of the joint G7 declaration on support for Ukraine, the restoration of its economy and integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.