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Ukraine Seeks Stronger Security Guarantees Amid Ceasefire Talks

12/14/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine seeks binding security guarantees from the United States and allies, akin to NATO Article 5.
He noted NATO membership was Ukraine's original goal, and support from some partners has been limited.
Berlin is discussing a 20-point framework to achieve a ceasefire and bolster security.
Any ceasefire must include commitments from the United States to respond to Russian attacks, moving away from the Budapest Memorandum.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine seeks binding security guarantees from the United States and allies, akin to NATO Article 5.
He noted NATO membership was Ukraine's original goal, and support from some partners has been limited.
Berlin is discussing a 20-point framework to achieve a ceasefire and bolster security.
Any ceasefire must include commitments from the United States to respond to Russian attacks, moving away from the Budapest Memorandum.