NATO backs Ukraine with new security guarantees

NATO plans a two layer approach that strengthens Ukraine’s army and seeks commitments from the US and Europe to deter future Russian aggression.

NATO pledges strong security guarantees for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters in Kyiv that support for Ukraine remains unwavering and continues to grow. He described a two layer plan to defend Ukraine: strengthen its army and secure commitments from the United States and Europe to deter Russia in future aggression. He said discussions about deploying foreign troops on Ukrainian soil are underway, but it is too early to say what will happen.

President Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs security guarantees so that future generations are protected from possible attack. He stressed that strong sanctions will be necessary if Russia refuses a diplomatic path. The White House has been coordinating with allies to set up a summit, while Moscow signals no rush. Russian officials have repeatedly suggested that a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting depends on an agenda ready for a summit, which they say is not ready yet.

The move shifts the focus from aid deliveries to durable commitments. A two layer approach tests how credible security promises are and whether NATO members will shoulder new costs. If the promises translate into real action, Ukraine gains a stronger shield; if not, the plan risks sounding hollow. The diplomacy around possible foreign troops raises questions about sovereignty, burden sharing, and how fast alliance promises get translated into real deployments.

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The road to durable peace remains uncertain