In recent days, a sudden scandal erupted between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the US Secretary of State. It started with Zelensky's statement that the US would provide security guarantees only after Ukrainian troops withdrew from Donbas, which mirrors one of Russia's key demands.
The US Secretary firmly denied this, insisting that America never set such conditions for Ukraine and merely communicated Russia’s wishes. Both Ukrainian and US officials confirmed that any security guarantees could only be provided after the end of the war.
This exchange prompted broader questions about the reality of security guarantees in today’s world. The case of the Persian Gulf was cited, where the presence of many US bases could not protect US allies from recent attacks.
The article analyzes the US approach to Ukrainian security guarantees, Russia’s influence, and the unpredictability of future US policy, especially if Trump is re-elected. It also covers the importance of deepening cooperation with European and Middle Eastern partners to safeguard Ukraine’s security.
