Zelenskiy pushes for real peace, signals US support on security guarantees | investingLive

• Zelenskiy said Ukraine needs not a pause in war but real peace.

• He discussed security guarantees with Trump and European leaders.

• He said he received an important signal from the US on being part of the guarantees and helping to coordinate them.

• Zelenskiy said the US offered to hold a trilateral meeting as soon as possible.

• He said Ukraine is ready for any format to meet with Putin.

• He described the Washington talks as “good, normal.”

• Zelenskiy said in the Putin-Trump call, Russia first offered a bilateral meeting with Ukraine, followed by a trilateral one.

• He said Ukraine and Russia should meet without any conditions.

• He had a long discussion with Trump about territories.

• He said details of the security guarantees will be worked out within 10 days.

• Zelenskiy confirmed an agreement with the US for drone purchases.

• He said Ukraine has offered to buy about $90 billion worth of US weapons.

I’m happy that there has been some progress around the talks. The one thing that I’m very sceptical about is the Article 5 security guarantees.

It’s hard to imagine the West committing to anything like an Article 5 agreement that would automatically drag them into direct war with Russia if they continue the war later on. The guarantees will most likely include continued weapons and funding, diplomatic help, sanctions etc.

Offering consultation and support is one thing, but committing to be dragged into direct war against a country that has invaded and annexed territory twice seems risky.

At the same time though, if they can actually pull it off it would arguably be the best shot and totally stopping the war and detter future possible escalations as well.

Let’s hope for the best.