Zelensky holds talks with U.S. team on security guarantees
Ukraine and the United States are strengthening work on a document on security guarantees, which is intended to outline specific actions by partners in the event of renewed Russian aggression.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
"Today, we have had a constructive and in-depth discussion with the American team on one of the three documents we are currently working on – the one on security guarantees," Zelensky said.
He noted that in the meeting U.S. was represented by Secretary Marco Rubio, Secretary Pete Hegseth, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Generals Keane and Grynkewich, Josh Gruenbaum and Mark Rutte of NATO.
He also emphasized the importance of involving the American side in shaping the future security guarantees system.
"We greatly value the active engagement of the American side at all levels… This reflects the seriousness of America's intentions and its clear focus on achieving outcomes," Zelensky stressed.
Zelensky separately mentioned the negative experience of the Budapest Memorandum and Russia's violation of its obligations.
"Security guarantees are among the most critical elements for all subsequent steps…That is why it is essential that this document on security guarantees provides concrete answers to what concerns Ukrainians the most: what actions partners will take if Russia decides to launch its aggression again," he emphasized.
Zelensky added that the parties agreed to continue active preparatory work.
"It was agreed that the teams will work actively to ensure that, in the near future, there will be a clear understanding of the security guarantees," Zelensky concluded.
As Ukrinform reported, Ukraine has handed over a revised peace plan to the U.S., but it is not final.
Illustrative photo: Office of the President of Ukraine