US Offers NATO-like Security Guarantees to Ukraine While Territory Remains Central Dispute in Peace Talks

Dec 16, 2025 08:02 pm CST

The United States has proposed enhanced "Article 5-like" security guarantees for Ukraine as part of renewed peace negotiations, while territorial disputes remain the central obstacle. Ukrainian President Zelensky signals willingness to reconsider NATO membership ambitions in exchange for bilateral security agreements, as European leaders express optimism about progress in Berlin talks despite Russia's continued territorial demands.