Ukraine is once again at the center of international diplomacy. Vitkov is heading to meet President Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Starmer, and French President Macron to discuss prospects for peace.
Donald Trump, representing the US, put forward a proposal to provide Ukraine with security guarantees akin to NATO’s Article 5. However, Ukraine is not being admitted to NATO, bringing up questions on how these assurances differ from past promises like the Budapest Memorandum.
Meanwhile, Russia continues large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The Odesa region is particularly affected, with widespread blackouts, impacting hospitals and critical services — leading to a humanitarian crisis.
Negotiations continue within the European Union regarding the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The first tranche could be €90 billion, potentially leading to a full annual budget to support Ukraine amid the war.
These developments occur as Ukraine prepares for potential elections and considers new election laws, amid risks of disruption by various internal and external actors. Attention is focused on the specific details of international agreements that will determine Ukraine’s future security.
