OREANDA-NEWS The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom are set to present a strategic defense agreement next week. This report comes from The Times, citing a draft document.

The agreement is expected to allow the British military to participate in European operations. According to the report, the two sides will also discuss regular strategic consultations on matters of mutual interest.

One of the main reasons for this agreement is the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The draft document mentions that the pact will help strengthen the UK's relationship with the EU after Brexit.

British Foreign Minister David Lammy is scheduled to hold talks with his counterparts from EU member states about Ukraine. Representatives from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Poland are also expected to attend this meeting.