Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by U.S. could benefit Putin
Summary
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S.-raised proposal for a new European security framework could give Russia an opening to challenge NATO and seek changes to borders. He said Ukraine would not give up territory or adopt neutrality, and described possible security guarantees under discussion with partners. Ukraine reported strikes on Russian energy and military sites, while a Russian attack injured 22 people in Zaporizhzhia.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy said the United States had raised the possibility of a new security framework for Europe as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
- He warned that broader talks could let Moscow push to change borders or weaken NATO.
- Zelenskyy said the United States had asked whether Ukraine would withdraw from parts of the Donbas it controls in exchange for NATO membership.
- He said Ukraine would not surrender territory or commit to neutrality, which would require a constitutional change.
- Ukraine is discussing a possible security package with partners that could include NATO and European Union guarantees, military and financial support, and a recovery plan.
- Ukraine's General Staff said a strike on the Samara oil pipeline station set several storage tanks on fire; Russia had not commented.
- Ukraine's military also said it struck the Lipetsk-2 airfield in Russia's Lipetsk region.
- Ukraine's Emergency Service said a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia injured 22 people, including three children.
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