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Putin agrees to NATO style security guarantees for Ukraine
A U.S. envoy says Russia signaled willingness to offer Ukraine a security guarantee similar to NATO Article 5 as part of a future peace deal.
A U.S. envoy says Putin signaled willingness to offer Ukraine a security guarantee similar to NATO Article 5, a move that could shape the peace process.
Putin agrees to NATO style security guarantees for Ukraine
NEW YORK based talks yielded a notable concession. Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Putin agreed to allow the United States and its European allies to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO Article 5 as part of an eventual peace deal. Witkoff described the development as game changing and noted there were few details on how such guarantees would work. He also said Russia agreed to a law aimed at not targeting other European countries and violating their sovereignty, though specifics were not provided.
European officials welcomed the gesture. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is prepared to participate, while Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for practical terms and clear roles for the United States and Europe. Senator Marco Rubio, Trumpappointee and ally, cautioned that a ceasefire would not be imposed by sanctions and that more work lies ahead. Witkoff noted progress on most issues necessary for a peace deal but stressed that a key sticking point, a land swap, would be addressed in coming discussions. Washington has shifted away from insisting on an immediate ceasefire toward pursuing a broader peace process, according to Witkoff.
Key Takeaways
"We covered almost all the other issues necessary for a peace deal."
Witkoff describing progress after the summit
"We welcome President Trump's willingness to contribute to Article 5-like security guarantees for Ukraine and the 'Coalition of the willing' is ready to do its share"
von der Leyen at a Brussels news conference
"It is important that America agrees to work with Europe to provide security guarantees for Ukraine"
Zelenskyy commenting on US and European role
"The minute you issue new sanctions, your ability to get them to the table will be severely diminished"
Rubio on sanctions impact
The move marks a shift in how Washington and its allies frame Ukraine’s security guarantees. It tests the line between signaling support and delivering enforceable guarantees. The practical hurdles are immense: who bears responsibility if a treaty is violated, what legal framework would bind allies, and how to verify compliance. For Kyiv, the proposal raises expectations for a formal security shield; for Moscow, it changes the bargaining ground but invites new scrutiny from domestic audiences in the United States and Europe. The coming days will reveal whether the plan can become a workable pact or remain a political signal.
Highlights
- Security guarantees must translate into real protections on the ground.
- The path to peace hinges on practical commitments, not rhetoric.
- This is a sign of shifting thinking, but the details will decide the outcome.
- Europe and the US share the burden, but specifics matter.
Geopolitical risk rises over security guarantees
The plan depends on detailed mechanisms and cross‑border leverage that are still undefined. Questions about enforcement, sovereignty, and long term commitments could trigger domestic backlash and diplomatic friction.
The test now is translating language into durable protections on the ground.
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