Building a Shaky Bridge to NATO: Ukraine and its Interim Security Framework

Abstract

This article examines the interim security framework Ukraine and its partners are building to counter Russian aggression and move toward NATO membership. While legally non-binding and lacking specifics, the bilateral agreements create a framework for bilateral and multilateral security cooperation. Capability Coalitions aim to meet Ukraine’s equipment needs as resources allow. Though unlikely to ensure Ukraine’s near-term security alone, continued efforts are essential to building credible deterrence and fully integrating Ukraine into a collective security arrangement.