WASHINGTON—Substantial progress was made over the weekend in peace talks in Berlin aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, senior U.S. officials said on Monday.
Speaking to reporters in a call, the officials said that the talks resulted in the strongest possible package, including “robust” security guarantees for Ukraine, similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
These guarantees are intended to deter and address any future territorial violations by Moscow.
Officials did not disclose the details of the guarantees but stated that the president will seek Senate approval. They expressed confidence that Russia may accept these terms.
“What’s on the table is really the platinum standard for what can be offered,” a U.S. official said during the call. “It would have to go before the Senate, and President [Donald] Trump is willing to do that.”…
US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
