On October 20, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States of America promised Ukraine strong security guarantees comparable to NATO's Article 5. This information came as a result of negotiations between Ukrainian and American representatives.
Details of Negotiations with the USA
Zelensky noted that the American side confirmed its readiness to provide Ukraine with serious security guarantees. During these negotiations, the following was discussed:
- The restoration of the Starlink system within 48 hours;
- Specific proposals for achieving peace that Ukraine wishes to convey to Russia;
- Ukraine's readiness not to strike sensitive parts of Russia's energy infrastructure if Russia also ceases its attacks;
- The resumption of intelligence sharing between the USA and Ukraine.
Stephen Witkoff's Visit to Russia
According to information, Stephen Witkoff, the US special representative, plans to visit Saint Petersburg to convey the relevant proposals to Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is expected that Ukraine will receive a response within a day after this meeting.
Ukraine's Expectations
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine has clear ideas for achieving peace and hopes for a constructive dialogue. However, he did not specify whether there are demands for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Donbas in exchange for these guarantees.