US security guarantees

Zelenskyy fears Trump cannot stop future Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the U.S. security guarantees effectiveness - particularly the U.S. leader Donald Trump’s ability to deter Russia from launching a new offensive in an interview with ICTV on April 20.

21 April, 11:29 AM

Putin’s insatiable ambition: What the Kremlin really wants from peace talks — NV analysis

As Ukraine, the United States and Russia prepare for talks expected on March 5–6, diplomats and analysts interviewed by NV say the Kremlin is treating the negotiations not as a path to ending the war but as a strategy to secure long-term political control over Ukraine, even as it signals agreement in principle with U.S.-backed security guarantees and pushes early elections to reshape Kyiv’s postwar governance.

3 March, 01:17 PM

Kirill Dmitriev sparks backlash after calling Ukraine’s Donbas exit ‘path to peace’

Kirill Dmitriev, special envoy of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, engaged in a public spat with Financial Times journalist Christopher Miller over the future of Donbas.

27 January, 05:29 PM

White House denies FT report on Donbas-for-security guarantees deal

Reports from the Financial Times that the United States would provide Ukraine with security guarantees only if Kyiv ceded the Donbas region are false, Deputy White House press secretary Anna Kelly told FT on Jan. 27.

27 January, 02:07 PM

Zelenskyy: Trump to set date to sign security pact

The bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Davos were positive and focused on security guarantees for Ukraine, air defense and a postwar “Prosperity Framework,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during the Jan. 23 online briefing with journalists.

23 January, 12:40 PM

Zelenskyy orders finalization of U.S.–Ukraine security pact, calls it historic

Ukraine has finalized a proposed security guarantees agreement with the United States and is ready to submit it for top-level review, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 12 following a briefing from Ukraine’s negotiating team.

12 January, 06:09 PM

Trump, Zelenskyy to sign $800B Ukraine recovery deal in Davos

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are expected to sign an $800 billion agreement for Ukraine's postwar reconstruction at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, The Telegraph reported on Jan. 9, citing Western officials.

10 January, 12:37 PM

Will partners defend Ukraine if Russia attacks again? Zelenskyy says he has no clear answer

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has yet to receive a clear answer from Western partners on whether they would defend Ukraine in the event of another Russian attack and whether they have a ready plan of action.

7 January, 06:10 PM

Zelenskyy: US security guarantees for Ukraine set for 15 years, may extend

U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine are set for a period of 15 years, with the possibility of extension, as stipulated in the relevant documents, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists after the Dec. 28 meeting with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.

29 December 2025, 11:22 AM

Tusk: U.S. pledges military retaliation if Russian attacks Ukraine again

U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine have been strengthened and would include a military response if Russia launches another attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X late on Dec. 15.

16 December 2025, 12:04 PM

U.S. ready to offer Ukraine legally binding NATO Article 5-style security guarantees

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees based on NATO’s Article 5 that would have legal force, Axios reported on Dec. 13, citing a senior U.S. official.

13 December 2025, 10:02 AM

Zelenskyy: Ceasefire is essential for three-way talks with Putin

A ceasefire with Russia could be a key outcome of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin and is essential for advancing negotiations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 20 during a meeting with reporters, RBC-Ukraine reported on Aug. 21.

21 August 2025, 06:47 PM

Europe urges Trump to deploy F-35s to Romania as security guarantees for Ukraine

European nations are pressing U.S. President Donald Trump to station American fighter jets in Romania as part of new security guarantees for Ukraine, The Times reported.

21 August 2025, 11:25 AM

Trump floats conditional security pledge to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders that the Washington was willing to contribute security guarantees for Kyiv with some conditions, Politico reported, citing three people familiar with the Aug. 13 virtual conversation.

14 August 2025, 07:10 AM

British PM: U.S. must anchor Ukraine peace, deter Russia

U.S. security guarantees are the only way to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said after an emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris on Feb. 17, Reuters reported.

18 February 2025, 08:16 AM

Ukraine to host international security summit on war’s third anniversary

Ukraine is working to organize a high-level meeting with all its partners on Feb. 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 15 during his speech at the Munich Security Conference.

15 February 2025, 03:27 PM

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