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According to the Russian website "Businessman Daily" on December 20, the United Kingdom will play a leading role in defense cooperation with Ukraine in the West.
据俄罗斯《生意人报》网站12月20日报道，英国将在西方与乌克兰的防务合作中扮演领头羊的角色。
The report states that despite the failure of the United States and the European Union to reach an agreement on providing $61 billion and €50 billion in aid to Ukraine respectively, and Western media speculating that the Ukrainian military may be defeated, the UK has decided to be the first country to sign a bilateral security treaty with Ukraine. According to British media reports, the treaty, which involves military assistance for the next decade, may be signed in a few weeks. The UK believes that this move will help maintain Ukraine's existence and send necessary signals to allies.
报道称，尽管美国和欧盟未能就分别向乌克兰提供610亿美元和500亿欧元援助达成一致，而且西方媒体频频猜测乌军可能战败，但英国仍决定成为首个与乌克兰缔结双边安全条约的国家。据英国媒体报道，这份涉及未来十年军事援助的条约或将于几周内签订。英国相信，此举有助于维持乌克兰的存在并将向盟友发出必要信号。
According to a report by The Telegraph, the UK plans to sign a ten-year security treaty with Ukraine in the coming weeks, becoming the first country to take such a step. Over the past six months, Ukraine has been negotiating such bilateral agreements with about 30 countries. According to the initial plan, the United States would be the first to sign a similar document, with other countries following suit. However, now the United States cannot even guarantee financial assistance to Kyiv for 2024, leading to significant problems in military cooperation between the two countries. In this situation, the UK has decided to take on the leadership position vacated by the United States.
据英国《每日电讯报》报道，英国打算在未来几周内与乌克兰签署为期十年的安全保障条约，成为首个采取这一举措的国家。过去半年来，乌克兰一直在与约30个国家就签署此类双边协议谈判。根据最初的计划，美国将首先签署类似文件，其他国家将效仿美国。不过，现在美国甚至无法保证为基辅提供2024年的财政援助，导致两国军事合作面临巨大问题。在这种情况下，英国决定占据美国空出的领导者位置。
The report states that the document to be signed by the UK and Ukraine will specify "support for Kyiv's resistance" against Russia, with a focus on naval cooperation. The new treaty will be a continuation of Western efforts to strengthen the Ukrainian navy. According to The Telegraph, British officials are "impressed by Ukraine's actions in the Black Sea." Considering that the UK "still has one of the world's most powerful navies," they have decided to support Ukraine in enhancing its defense capabilities in this direction. The UK will also take on the obligation to provide funds to meet Ukraine's military needs.
报道称，英乌两国计划签署的文件将指明“支持基辅抗击”俄罗斯的目标，文件的主要内容涉及海军合作。新条约将成为西方为强化乌克兰海军所作努力的延续。据《每日电讯报》报道，英国官员“对乌克兰在黑海的行动印象深刻”。考虑到英国“仍拥有世界上最强大的海军之一”的事实，他们决定支持乌克兰强化该方向的防御能力。英国还将承担为满足乌克兰军事需求提供资金的义务。
The Telegraph states that another key aspect of the treaty is the formal launch of intelligence sharing. In addition, actions involving the training of Ukrainian military personnel within the UK will also be retained. The report states that the final document will also mention the issue of "post-war security to repel possible future attacks by Moscow." The relevant terms require the UK to automatically "increase weapons supply and reimpose sanctions" in such a scenario.
《每日电讯报》称，该条约中另一项关键内容是正式启动情报共享。此外，涉及乌克兰军人在英国境内受训的行动也将保留。报道称，最后该文件还将提到旨在“击退莫斯科未来再次可能发动袭击的战后安全保障”问题。相关条款要求英国在这种情况下自动“增加武器供应并重新实施制裁”。
The UK has decided to accelerate the stalled aid to Ukraine and take on a leadership role. A UK source said, "This treaty will demonstrate our firm determination to support Ukraine in continuing the fight."
英国决定加速已陷入停滞的对乌援助并扮演领头羊的角色。一名英国消息人士说：“这份条约将彰显我们支持乌克兰继续战斗的坚定决心。”
