US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a defense agreement at the G7 summit today. It stated that the United States would continue to provide military support to the Ukrainians for ten years. However, US expert and lawyer Kenneth Manusama says the next president could cancel the deal.
US-Ukraine defense deal has ‘dark phase’
The defense agreement states that training of Ukrainian soldiers will continue and additional measures will be taken to assist Ukraine’s defense sector. There will be more integration. In sum, existing bonds are strengthened. ‘And for a long time.’
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It is mentioned in a contract, not expressly in a contract. ‘It’s legally binding, but the status quo is cloudy in US law.’ This means that a president can revoke it unilaterally. If Trump is elected president in November, he may do so. Because we know that Trump is not a fan of Ukraine,” says Manusama. From Putin.’
Strengthen, deepen, conquer
Either way, Biden wants to strengthen, deepen, and preserve relationships for the long term. A clear signal to Russia. ‘Not only for that country, but for the entire Western world.’ However, this is now registered at the practical level and the depth of cooperation is a reality. ‘It cannot be changed in an instant.’
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Even if the House of Representatives favors Ukraine, it will still be difficult to get official agreement through Congress, Manusama expects. “So, arranging it this way is very opportunistic.
