France and Ukraine are poised to sign a deal on security guarantees in the coming weeks in accordance with agreements voiced after the NATO summit in Vilnius, French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters, APA reports citing TASS.
"We are cooperating closely with our European and UK partners. We are about to complete drafting a bilateral agreement, which is to be finalized in the coming weeks. It contains elements of [security] guarantees," he said.
On the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius in July, the Group of Seven adopted a declaration on long-term security guarantees to Ukraine. More countries jointed the declaration later. In particular, the document promises a considerable military potential for Ukraine.