Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to provide Ukraine with security guarantees as part of a peace deal, but also emphasized that Russia requires its own guarantees. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia is ready to sign a legally binding treaty on security guarantees. President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine's situation with leaders from the U.K., France, and Germany.
Key Facts
- President Putin met Trump envoys in Moscow and discussed Ukraine's need for security guarantees.
- Lavrov stated that security guarantees must cover all involved countries, not just Ukraine.
- Russia proposed a legally binding security treaty to NATO in 2021.
- Lavrov opposed NATO's "Coalition of the Willing" plan to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.
- President Trump spoke with European leaders about Ukraine's war with Russia.
- Ukraine is preparing a new 20-point proposal for a peace settlement after talks with European allies.
