In brief
Trump administration officials are proposing a long-term security framework for relations between Russia and Europe. They say they have also discussed potential security guarantees for Ukraine with Russia as part of efforts to end the war.
US officials are proposing a new long-term security framework for relations between Russia and Europe, UNIAN reported, citing The Guardian. Officials in President Donald Trump's administration linked the proposal to their aim of securing a lasting end to Russia's war against Ukraine.
The officials said they had discussed potential guarantees for Ukraine with Russia, comparing them to NATO's Article 5 protection for members under attack. One official said Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would need to discuss the issue, describing substantial commitments of resources, funding and military support if the guarantees were approved.
A US administration official also raised the possibility of reviving the NATO–Russia Council and potentially lifting sanctions on Russia to reach an agreement. These were presented as options; UNIAN's report did not establish that they or the proposed guarantees had been agreed.
A European security official said the US proposal remained unclear and expressed concern that Washington could make major concessions to Russia during consultations in Abu Dhabi. UNIAN did not name the US officials outlining the proposals or the European official expressing that concern.
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