U-24 (association) explained

U-24 is an intergovernmental peacekeeping organization proposed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy aimed at quickly ending armed conflicts between countries. It was first voiced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his speech to the U.S. Congress on 16 March 2022.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Overview

On 16 March 2022, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, gave a speech to the U.S. Congress via video conference. Zelenskyy thanked the American people for the support they were providing to Ukraine in context of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine; asked for more diplomatic and military help; and initiated the creation of the intergovernment body or association called U-24. U-24 would stand for United for Peace, while 24 means both 24 hours (1 day) and the 24th of February, the date of Russian invasion of Ukraine.^[5]

The idea is that the U-24 should provide all necessary assistance, including armed assistance, within a 24-hour response window.^{[6] [7]}

In addition, such an association "could provide assistance to those who are experiencing natural disasters, man-made disasters, who have become victims of a humanitarian crisis or an epidemic."^{[8] [9]}

Bilateral security agreements

In 2024, Ukraine initialized a series of bilateral security agreements. Each agreement is for 10 years, and is intended to strengthen Ukraine's security until it can reach its aim of becoming a member of NATO.^[10] The agreements are based on a pledge made by the Group of Seven (G7) in July 2023, which aims to bolster Ukraine's ability to resist Russian aggression.^[11]

The following countries have signed the agreements so far:

• NATO members (23 of 32):
  • - 12 January, 2024^[12]
  • France - 16 February, 2024^[13]
  • Germany - 16 February, 2024^[14]
  • Denmark - 22 February, 2024^[15]
  • Canada - 24 February, 2024^[16]
  • Italy - 24 February, 2024^[17]
  • Netherlands - 1 March, 2024
  • Finland - 3 April 2024^[18]
  • Latvia - 11 April, 2024^[19]
  • Spain - 27 May, 2024^[20]
  • Belgium - 28 May, 2024^[21]
  • Portugal - 28 May, 2024^[22]
  • Iceland - 31 May, 2024^[23]
  • Norway - 31 May, 2024^[24]
  • Sweden - 31 May, 2024^[25]
  • United States - 13 June, 2024^{[26] [27]}
  • Estonia - 27 June, 2024^[28]
  • Lithuania - 27 June, 2024^[29]
  • Poland - 8 July, 2024^[30]
  • Luxembourg - 10 July, 2024^[31]
  • Romania - 11 July, 2024^[32]
  • Czech Republic - 18 July, 2024^[33]
  • Slovenia - 18 July, 2024^[34]
• Major non-NATO allies:
  • Japan - 13 June, 2024^[35]
• Supranational unions:
  • - 27 June, 2024^{[36] [37]}

See also

• United Nations Department of Peace Operations
• Peace Corps
• Ukraine–NATO relations

Notes and References

1. News: Moore . Elena . 2022-03-16 . Biden pledges $800 million to Ukraine after Zelenskyy's plea for more U.S. aid . en . . 2022-03-16.
2. Web site: technos . 2020-10-23 . DREMORA 3 на воді . 2022-03-16 . МИКОЛАЇВ - МІСТО КОРАБЕЛІВ . uk.
3. News: Text of Ukrainian President Zelensky's virtual address to Congress . en-US . . 2022-03-16 . 0190-8286.
4. Web site: Ortiz . Joey Garrison, Celina Tebor, Rick Rouan, Matthew Brown, Dylan Wells, John Bacon and Jorge L. . Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal' after signing off on $800 million in new military aid: Live Ukraine updates . 2022-03-16 . . en-US.
5. Web site: Vella . Lauren . 2022-03-16 . Five takeaways from Zelensky's virtual address to Congress . 2022-03-16 . . en.
6. Web site: Clare . Foran . Zelensky to US lawmakers: 'We need you right now' as he invokes Pearl Harbour and 9/11 . 2022-03-16 . CNN. 16 March 2022 .
7. [Pravda]
8. Web site: Zelensky proposes to create new intl association of states U24 – United for Peace . 2022-03-16 . Interfax-Ukraine . en.
9. Web site: Address by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the US Congress . 2022-03-16 . Official website of the President of Ukraine . en.
10. Web site: 2024-03-01 . Ukraine and Netherlands sign security guarantee deal . 2024-04-30 . Reuters.
11. Web site: Ukraine, Latvia sign long-term security agreement . 11 April 2024 .
12. Web site: 2024-01-12 . Zelensky: Security agreement with UK 'unprecedented,' today 'entered history of our state' . 2024-02-26 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
13. Web site: 2024-02-16 . Zelensky, Macron sign security agreement between Ukraine, France . 2024-02-26 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
14. Web site: 2024-02-16 . Germany signs long-term security deal with Ukraine, unveils new aid package . 2024-02-26 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
15. Web site: 2024-02-22 . Denmark signs 10-year security agreement with Ukraine . 2024-02-26 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
16. News: Ukraine Signs Bilateral Security Agreement With Canada, Zelenskiy Says . 2024-02-26 . RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty . en.
17. Web site: Ukraine Italy sign bilateral security agreement Zelenskiy says . 2024-04-30 . Reuters.
18. Web site: Finland Ukraine sign security agreement . 2024-04-30 . Reuters.
19. Web site: Ukraine, Latvia sign long-term security agreement . 11 April 2024 .
20. Web site: 2024-05-27 . Ukraine gets €1B in arms and security pact with Spain . 2024-07-18 . POLITICO . en-GB.
21. Web site: 2024-05-28 . Belgium signs security deal with Ukraine, pledges $1 billion in aid this year . 2024-07-18 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
22. Web site: 2024-05-28 . Zelensky arrives in Portugal, signs bilateral security deal . 2024-06-14 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
23. Web site: 2024-05-31 . Ukraine, Iceland sign long-term security agreement . 2024-07-18 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
24. Web site: 2024-05-31 . Ukraine, Norway sign long-term security agreement . 2024-07-18 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
25. Web site: Szumski . Charles . 2024-05-31 . Ukraine signs security deal with Sweden, Norway, Iceland . 2024-07-18 . www.euractiv.com . en-GB.
26. Web site: ANI . 2024-06-13 . "This is an agreement on security, protection of human life": Zelenskyy after US-Ukraine sign 10-year bilateral security agreement . 2024-06-14 . ThePrint . en-US.
27. Web site: 2024-06-13 . Bilateral Security Agreement Between the United States of America and Ukraine . 2024-07-18 . The White House . en-US.
28. Web site: 2024-06-27 . Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit . 2024-07-18 . euronews . en.
29. Web site: 2024-06-27 . Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit . 2024-07-18 . euronews . en.
30. Web site: 2024-07-08 . Poland, Ukraine sign security agreement . 2024-07-08 . The Kyiv Independent . en.
31. Web site: In Washington D.C.: Luxembourg signs bilateral security agreement with Ukraine . 2024-07-18 . today.rtl.lu . en.
32. Web site: 2024-07-11 . Ukraine, Romania sign security agreement . 2024-07-18 . www.ukrinform.net . en.
33. Web site: 2024-07-18 . Ukraine and Czechia sign defence agreement in Britain . 2024-07-19 . Radio Prague International . en.
34. Web site: 2024-07-18 . Ukraine, Slovenia sign security agreement . 2024-07-19 . www.ukrinform.net . en.
35. Web site: Ukraine, Japan sign 10-year term security agreement . 2024-06-14 . Deccan Herald . en.
36. Web site: 2024-06-27 . Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit . 2024-07-18 . euronews . en.
37. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/oredhmis/eu-ukraine-security-commitments-en.pdf