European leaders have pledged security commitments to Ukraine, warning that a ceasefire without a negotiated peace deal with Moscow could be dangerous.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The commitment was made during an emergency meeting in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron after U.S. President Donald Trump excluded European allies and Ukraine from upcoming negotiations with Russia in Saudi Arabia.
Following the meeting, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized Europe’s readiness to lead in providing security guarantees, though specific terms are yet to be finalized.
A European Union official reiterated that security guarantees would be structured based on American support, aligning with a “peace through strength” approach.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that a weak ceasefire without firm security guarantees would only embolden Russia for further aggression.
European leaders, caught off guard by Washington’s direct negotiations with Moscow, expressed concerns over the U.S. shift in policy, which no longer supports Ukraine reclaiming all lost territory or NATO membership.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior officials have arrived in Saudi Arabia for bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, marking a significant departure from previous U.S. policy under Joe Biden. The outcome of these discussions could shape future relations between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv.
