US EditionPeace deal gives Ukraine security guarantees similar to Article 5: Report
The U.S. offered Ukraine legally backed security guarantees resembling NATO's mutual defense pledge to deter Russian aggression, amid unresolved territorial disputes in peace talks.
- On Dec. 15, 2025, the United States agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal hammered out in Berlin by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- The Kremlin demanded that Ukraine renounce NATO membership, with Dmitry Peskov calling it a peace deal "cornerstone," while questions over Donbas/Donetsk region remain key obstacles.
- U.S. officials reported that about 90% of the plan has consensus and described the package as robust, excluding U.S. boots on the ground while seeking Senate approval.
- Zelenskyy signalled he could forego NATO membership if the U.S. and Western nations provide legally binding security guarantees, and U.S. officials said the administration will seek Senate approval, warning the offer `won't be on the table forever`.
- With follow-up diplomacy and financing under discussion, EU leaders face a Dec 18 decision on using frozen Russian assets to back a large loan, while a six-point joint statement backs an 800,000-strong Ukrainian army, European-led multinational force, and U.S.-led monitoring mechanism.
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The US apparently offers Ukraine far-reaching security guarantees. Donald Trump is to put pressure on Wolodymyr Selenskyj at the same time.
US, European officials offer Ukraine NATO-like security guarantees
US and European officials agreed to provide Ukraine with NATO-style security guarantees, potentially overcoming a major hurdle to a flagging peace deal with Russia. US President Donald Trump said a deal was now “closer than ever,” while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said there was now a small but “real chance” at peace. More talks are expected this week in the US. Kyiv appears to have dropped its bid to join NATO, but remains steadfast in its…
The US secures comprehensive security guarantees to Ukraine, but excludes ground troops. President Trump is optimistic, while Europe relies on a protective force to secure the ceasefire.
Ukraine and allies agree on security guarantee for peace proposal
WASHINGTON — The United States, Ukraine and Europe have agreed on a NATO-like guarantee for the future security of Ukraine, two U.S. officials said Monday, as they tried to come up with a revised peace proposal that would deter future aggression and still satisfy Russia.
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