The United States has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine similar to those provided to NATO member countries, but without the need for formal accession to the Alliance. This was reported by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who refers to announcements made by US President Donald Trump. The conversation on this topic took place during a video conference with European leaders and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
Proposals for Ukraine
In particular, Trump proposed security guarantees for Ukraine similar to Article Five of NATO. These proposals could be a collective security agreement that would operate outside the Alliance and guarantee support in case of new aggression. This information was conveyed by Ukrainian diplomatic sources.
Reactions to the proposals
"No one knows how this will function. Will Putin approve such an option if he is categorically against NATO and guarantees for Ukraine?" - sources ponder.
The proposals from the American side will be discussed during Trump’s meeting with Zelensky at the White House. Also on the agenda is the discussion of territorial issues, as Putin is proposing the idea of leaving Donbas to Ukraine. However, Trump emphasized that decisions regarding territories should be made by Kyiv itself. Additionally, Russia may cease its territorial claims on certain parts of Ukraine.
The United States has offered Ukraine security guarantees similar to those provided to NATO member countries to ensure support in case of aggression, without requiring accession to the Alliance. This could have significant implications for Ukraine's future security and the resolution of the conflict in the eastern part of the country.