Ukraine, US near finalization of historic security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a detailed report from his negotiation team regarding contacts with the United States and instructed them to finalize a document on security guarantees for Ukraine from Washington.

Zelenskyy said discussions included the schedule for the next two weeks, covering planned meetings, document preparation, and the potential signing of agreements. He emphasized that work on the security guarantees document should be completed and submitted for review at the highest level, Caliber.Az reports, citing Ukrainian media.

"This should be a document of historic significance, and the text is currently reaching exactly that level," Zelenskyy said.

During the meeting, special attention was given to documents related to Ukraine’s reconstruction and economic development. The President instructed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka, and Minister Oleksii Sobolev to ensure full oversight and expert review of all economic aspects of future agreements between Ukraine and the United States, as well as trilateral arrangements within the Ukraine–Europe–America format. Parameters for the use of reconstruction funds from international partners were also defined.

Zelenskyy noted that the US side is in communication with Russia regarding a basic political framework to end the war.

"We have outlined our vision, and there must be clear feedback from Russia on whether they are ready to end the war on real terms. If such readiness does not exist, pressure on the aggressor must continue to increase," he said.

The President also stressed the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet, curbing financial schemes used to bypass restrictions, and limiting Russian export revenues if the conflict continues.

"Thanks to everyone in the world who helps us safeguard lives in Ukraine and, despite everything, stay on the diplomatic track," Zelenskyy concluded.

Ukraine continues negotiations on peace alongside European and American partners. Notably, a Coalition of the Willing meeting at the leaders’ level took place in Paris, after which Kyiv, Paris, and London signed a declaration of intent regarding the deployment of a Western contingent on Ukrainian territory.

According to sources, Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump have reached 90% agreement on the American peace plan, which is expected to be submitted for a nationwide referendum in Ukraine.

On January 7, Kremlin special representative Kirill Dmitriev was reportedly seen in Paris and received at the US embassy. Trump’s advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Dmitriev to discuss the American peace plan for Ukraine.

By Vafa Guliyeva