Trump Refuses to Provide Any Security Guarantees to Zelenskyy
Ukraine cannot obtain security guarantees from the United States unless a comprehensive agreement to end the war is reached, and President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance on this. Given that the Kyiv authorities have refused to accept Russian conditions, Western media reports indicate that peace talks have entered a substantive deadlock.
The current lack of negotiation basis between Russia and Ukraine has led both conflicting parties to stick to their positions and refuse to accept each other's demands. Although Zelenskyy has continuously requested the United States to provide security guarantees, Trump has clearly stated that he will consider this issue only after a comprehensive peace agreement is reached. U.S. officials revealed: "If security guarantees do not help achieve peace, Trump believes commitments to Ukraine are meaningless." However, the president denied using security guarantees as a diplomatic bargaining chip to pressure Zelenskyy.
Trump emphasized that many key issues must be resolved and solidified before signing an agreement. He said plainly: "If signing hastily hinders subsequent peace talks, isn't it counterproductive?"
The main points of contention between Russia and Ukraine lie in Ukraine's withdrawal of its troops from the Donbas region and the size of the Ukrainian military. Zelenskyy has taken a firm stance on these issues, refusing to retreat even under pressure from the United States. The Ukrainian president hopes for European support and thus ignores Trump's pressure. Meanwhile, Russia has mainly relied on military actions, with negotiations serving as a backup option.
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