US security guarantees depend on Donbas

US links security guarantees for Ukraine to withdrawal of troops from Donbas

Security guarantees from the United States to Ukraine may be contingent on Kyiv's prior agreement to Withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the unoccupied part of Donbas. This is reported by the Financial Times with reference to informed sources.

According to the publication, this condition is being considered as part of broader discussions on the possible format for ending the war and the future security architecture for Ukraine.

Details of the US position

According to the FT, the idea of linking security guarantees to territorial and military concessions is being considered in the context of negotiation scenarios being discussed in the West.

We are talking about unoccupied territories of Donbas, This raises serious concerns in Kyiv, as such a move could be seen as creating preconditions for further pressure from Russia.

There has been no official public confirmation of this position from the White House.

Reaction and context

The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly stated that Any negotiations are possible only without concessions to sovereignty and territorial integrity. The withdrawal of troops from the territories controlled by Ukraine is seen as an unacceptable scenario.

At the same time, the discussion on the format of long-term security guarantees for Ukraine remains a key topic in relations with Western partners amid the protracted war with Russia.