The agreements are based on a pledge made by the Group of Seven (G7) last July, which aims to bolster Ukraine's ability to resist Russian aggression. So far, nine have been signed with Latvia, Finland, the U.K., Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands.Zelensky said Ukraine is moving towards "an important agreement with the U.S.," adding that the agreement could happen after Congress passes a $61 aid bill for Ukraine that awaits an upcoming vote on April 20."I want people to understand that these (bilateral agreements) is not only about military assistance," Zelensky said."This is also about humanitarian aid, reconstruction, the financial and energy sectors' support."Zelensky stressed that Ukraine will sign more bilateral security agreements "soon." According to the president, Kyiv could sign  an agreement with "one of the Baltic states" in April.

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