Ukraine’s parliament has approved a 100-year partnership agreement with the United Kingdom. The vote on Wednesday passed with 295 lawmakers in favor.
The deal, signed on Jan. 16, expands cooperation between the two countries from a 10-year framework to a century-long partnership. It covers security, defense, the economy, science, technology, and culture.
The agreement says both sides will explore options for building and maintaining defense infrastructure in Ukraine, including military bases, supply depots, and equipment reserves. These facilities could be used to reinforce Ukraine’s defenses if faced with a future serious threat.
Under the deal, the UK has committed to providing Ukraine with at least £3 billion ($3.7 billion) in military aid each year up until 2030-31, with a promise of additional support as needed.
There was also a classified section of the agreement that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted at. According to Zelensky, this includes strategies to boost Ukraine’s future stability and development.