United States and European Union devise security assurances for Ukraine akin to NATO backing
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Western Powers Propose New Security Guarantees for Ukraine
In a significant development, the United States and the European Union have proposed providing Ukraine with security guarantees inspired by—but separate from—NATO's Article 5 collective defense clause. This move aims to create a joint defense agreement that would commit partners, including the U.S. and European countries, to come to Ukraine's aid if it is attacked again, though not as full NATO membership[1][2].
The suggestion was made during a call involving President Biden, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders. This collective security would enable Ukraine to benefit from partner support in case of aggression but would be distinct from the formal NATO mutual defense pact, likely to navigate geopolitical complications with Russia[1].
European leaders like Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have welcomed the idea of such guarantees. Meloni has advocated for a security clause allowing support ready to be deployed if Ukraine faces renewed attacks, clarifying that this might not necessarily entail going to war[1][2].
The new guarantees emerge amid ongoing discussions involving key players like the U.S., Ukraine, Europe, and Russia. Putin demanded Ukrainian neutrality and a promise that NATO would not admit Ukraine to prevent further expansion of the security bloc. The new guarantees are seen as a compromise to offer Ukraine protection without full NATO membership, which Moscow opposes[2][3].
France, the UK, and other countries have proposed deploying a "reassurance force" in postwar Ukraine, effectively supporting its security after the war ends. This complements the idea of security guarantees modeled after but separate from NATO's Article 5[2].
However, it's important to note that the guarantees do not imply unconditional automatic military defense like NATO Article 5 but are intended as a political-security framework to deter attacks. The exact modalities of the guarantee—such as military involvement, funding responsibilities, and operational coordination—are still under discussion and may reflect lessons from the challenges of NATO unity and financing defense commitments[1][4][5].
As for Brussels, plans are underway to bolster and unblock all military aid to Ukraine, although no new information about the U.S.'s involvement in the security guarantees for Ukraine has been provided[6].
[1] RIA "Novy Day" [2] TASS [3] Reuters [4] The Guardian [5] CNN [6] Unspecified news source
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