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Ukraine Demands U.S. Security Guarantees Amid Renewed Russian Attacks

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's foreign minister, says Kyiv will seek U.S. security guarantees before trilateral talks with Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned missile strikes on Kyiv as a ceasefire breach and said Russia is using the truce to prepare further assaults.
Mark Rutte, former Dutch Prime Minister, expressed optimism that Russia can be forced to negotiate.
The conflict, ongoing since February 2022, has inflicted significant casualties and destruction in Ukraine.

History

Historical Context

The Russo-Ukrainian War, which began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in March 2014, escalated dramatically on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion. This conflict has resulted in over 10,000 civilian deaths and significant destruction across Ukraine, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to seek international support, particularly from the U.S., to counter Russian aggression and reshape European security dynamics.

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Story summary

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's foreign minister, says Kyiv will seek U.S. security guarantees before trilateral talks with Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned missile strikes on Kyiv as a ceasefire breach and said Russia is using the truce to prepare further assaults.
Mark Rutte, former Dutch Prime Minister, expressed optimism that Russia can be forced to negotiate.
The conflict, ongoing since February 2022, has inflicted significant casualties and destruction in Ukraine.

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