US Offers Security Guarantees to Ukraine in Peace Talks, Officials Say.

The United States has agreed to offer security guarantees to Ukraine as part of ongoing negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s nearly four‑year war, senior U.S. officials and diplomats said on Monday. The announcement comes amid intense peace talks involving Ukrainian leaders, U.S. envoys, and European partners in Berlin, with the goal of forging a lasting settlement to the conflict. 

Although the specific details of the guarantees have not been fully disclosed, U.S. officials described the proposed measures as an unprecedented pledge of protection for Kyiv that could resemble collective defense assurances similar to those in NATO’s Article 5, though not tied to full NATO membership. The plan would also envision a European‑led multinational force, backed by Washington, to help Ukraine rebuild its military capacity, protect its airspace and coastal waters, and monitor any agreed ceasefire.

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have both signaled cautious optimism about progress in the negotiations, even as critical issues such as territorial disputes in the Donbas and other Russian‑occupied regions remain unresolved. The U.S. package is expected to require approval by the U.S. Senate, and officials have stressed that the guarantees will not remain indefinitely on the table if Kyiv does not agree to a broader peace framework.

European leaders attending the discussions have repeatedly emphasised that credible security guarantees are essential not only for securing peace but for deterring any future aggression. Some proposals under consideration include joint monitoring mechanisms, multinational security forces, and legal commitments from participating countries to assist Ukraine in the event of renewed conflict. 

The U.S. move marks one of the most significant shifts in Western support since the conflict began in February 2022, reflecting diplomatic efforts to balance Kyiv’s security needs with diplomatic incentives for Moscow to accept a cessation of hostilities. Analysts say any agreed framework will have long‑term implications for European security architecture and transatlantic relations.