US, Allies Collaborate on Security Guarantees for Ukraine
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that the United States is actively working alongside both European and non-European nations to establish long-term security assurances for Ukraine.
Speaking in an interview with FOX News, Rubio emphasized that efforts are ongoing and collaborative, stating, “We will work with our European allies and non-European countries, by the way, to build such a security guarantee. We’re working on that right now. We’ll continue to work on that. And that will be something that will have to be in place after a peace deal so that Ukraine can feel safe moving forward, and we're coordinating that.”
Rubio further highlighted that although several countries are prepared to offer security commitments, Ukrainian leadership places significant importance on bolstering its military strength as the primary means of ensuring its sovereignty and safety.
Expanding on the military support dynamic, Rubio noted a shift in how Ukraine is acquiring weapons.
He explained that, “We are no longer giving Ukraine weapons. We are now selling them weapons, and European countries are paying for it through NATO. They are using NATO to buy the weapons and transfer them to Ukraine,” reflecting a new transactional approach to military aid.
Regarding future diplomatic efforts, Rubio acknowledged that any peace resolution between Ukraine and Russia would inevitably involve mutual “concessions,” potentially related to territorial matters.
He commented that, “In any negotiation to bring about the end of a war, or any conflict for that matter, it’s going to require both sides to receive but also to give. In essence, one side is not going to get 100% here. Each side is going to have to make some concessions. And obviously, land or where you draw those lines – where the war stops – is going to be part of that conversation.”
In summary, Rubio’s remarks underline the U.S. commitment to coordinating global support for Ukraine’s long-term security, while also recognizing the complexities involved in reaching a negotiated peace agreement.
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