The United States reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters.
The U.S.-Ukraine relationship serves as a cornerstone for security, democracy, and human rights in Ukraine and the broader region.
We will continue to support Ukraine in its efforts to advance its Euro-Atlantic aspirations and to restore and secure Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders.
Lasting peace and prosperity require respect for the sovereignty of countries and for human rights. These principles are enshrined in the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights—foundational documents that secure territorial integrity and individual dignity.
NATO has been the cornerstone of an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity for more than 70 years, while the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) remains the only fully inclusive trans-Atlantic/European/Eurasian political organization. Participating states are committed to upholding democracy, rule of law, human rights, tolerance, pluralism, and media freedoms.
Ukraine, Georgia, and all other states in Europe have the right to choose the best futures for their people—including through their work and aspiration to join the Euro-Atlantic community and NATO.
Over thirty years ago, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s legislature, made a bold choice , to chart a new course for Ukraine as an independent, democratic, and sovereign state centered on European values.
Ukraine won freedom from the Soviet Union’s totalitarian dictatorship because of the Ukrainians’ love of liberty. This love of liberty runs deep in Ukrainian history, since the days of Volodymyr the Great.
The United States and Ukraine share a desire for a bright and prosperous future for all Ukrainians. The United States remains determined to support Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
