Reports suggest Zelenskyy sees the deal as preliminary and demands US security guarantees against Russian aggression. However, Trump dismissed extensive US commitments, urging Ukraine to seek security assurances from Europe instead. Trump appeared to reject Ukraine’s longstanding ambition of joining NATO.
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US Official: Ukraine Peace Deal Offers Article 5-Like Security Guarantees

  • Ukraine could receive security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 under a proposed peace deal discussed in Berlin.
  • US officials stated these "Article 5 like" guarantees would not be available indefinitely, as President Trump pushes for an end to the war.
  • The talks in Berlin, led by US envoys Witkoff and Kushner, achieved agreement on 90% of issues, though territorial disputes remain.
  • Russia is reportedly open to Ukraine joining the European Union, and a three-page draft on territorial issues has been created.

Why It Matters: Ukraine may secure NATO-like defense guarantees, reshaping its national security.

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