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Ukraine Nears Peace Deal, Drops NATO for Security Guarantees

12/17/2025

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U.S. officials say a nearly complete peace deal with Ukraine seeks to end the war with Russia, with NATO-like security guarantees and congressional approval.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to drop NATO membership aspirations in exchange for guarantees.
The Canadian government pledged over $200 million in military aid to Ukraine.
British intelligence warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin is testing the West with tactics just below war thresholds.

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U.S. officials say a nearly complete peace deal with Ukraine seeks to end the war with Russia, with NATO-like security guarantees and congressional approval.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to drop NATO membership aspirations in exchange for guarantees.
The Canadian government pledged over $200 million in military aid to Ukraine.
British intelligence warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin is testing the West with tactics just below war thresholds.