Security guarantees for Ukraine have been published

Security guarantees for Ukraine have been published: The West and the US can go to war in 72 hours

Ukraine's Western partners have prepared security guarantees, which include direct military involvement of the EU and the US in the event of a new full-scale Russian invasion. This is reported by the Financial Times with reference to informed sources.

According to the published details, in case of violation of the agreements by the Russian Federation, the following is provided a clear step-by-step response algorithm, to be implemented within 72 hours.

A phased mechanism of security guarantees

The first stage (up to 24 hours):
After fixing the violation diplomatic warning to the aggressor. At the same time The Armed Forces of Ukraine receive a mandate stop the escalation on their own on the battlefield.

The second stage:
If the hostilities continue, the «coalition of the willing» is immediately activated», which includes EU countries, the UK, Norway, Iceland and Turkey. The Coalition provides military support to Ukraine without additional political procedures.

The third stage (after 72 hours):
In the event of further escalation, the following is provided Joint military response of the European Union and the United States from direct involvement of US troops.

The role of individual countries

According to FT, United Kingdom and France are ready to send troops and weapons to Ukraine within the limits of safety guarantees.

After the ceasefire Europe will be responsible for deterrence on land, sea and air, whereas USA propose to provide high-tech surveillance systems along about 1,400 km of the front line.

Russia's reaction

In Moscow, these security guarantees are rejected. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev said that «there should be guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine, otherwise they do not work».

Context.

The publication appeared against the backdrop of discussions on long-term mechanisms to deter Russian aggression and the search for real, not declarative, security guarantees for Ukraine after a possible ceasefire.