Zelenskyy asks Trump for multi-decade US security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested that the United States provide security guarantees spanning 30 to 50 years for his country. He revealed the proposal following talks with US President Donald Trump, who reportedly said he would "think about" the long-term commitment.
Existing framework and future negotiations
Speaking at a press briefing in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, Zelenskyy clarified that under existing agreements, Ukraine is already set to receive 15-year security guarantees from the US. He announced the expectation for the next round of high-level talks to be held in Kyiv in January, with Ukrainian officials coordinating the process.
Discussions on peace and Putin's stance
The Ukrainian leader noted that Trump discussed his 20-point peace plan with Russian President Vladimir Putin, conveying that the Russian leader is "ready for peace." Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism, stating, "I told the president that for us ... it is important that words match deeds."
Martial law and conditions for its end
When questioned about ending martial law in Ukraine, Zelenskyy set a clear condition: it can only be lifted after the "appearance of real security guarantees," which he indicated could include the deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian soil. This stance underscores the country's priority for enforceable, long-term security arrangements.
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