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Biden, Zelensky Sign 10-Year Bilateral Security Agreement - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement, Reuters reported on Thursday.
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The text of the agreement recognizes the deal as a step towards Ukrainian membership in NATO, the report said.
Under the terms of the agreement, US and Ukrainian officials will meet within 24 hours in the event of an armed attack against Ukraine to discuss a response, the report said.
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