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Simultaneously, European nations are advancing proposals and security measures that could affect U.S. involvement in the region. The recent signing of a 100-year agreement between Ukraine and the UK regarding security guarantees hints at potential internal contradictions in Ukraine's negotiations with the U.S. and its European allies. The perception in some quarters is that the U.K. is positioning itself as a leader in the response to the Ukraine conflict, which could complicate Ukraine's relationship with the U.S.