Rubio States Security Guarantees for Ukraine Must Be Acceptable to Russia
The US Secretary of State emphasized that any post-war security framework for Ukraine requires Russian consent to be effective, as trilateral peace talks begin in the UAE.
By Larissa Bell ·
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that security guarantees for Ukraine following the end of the conflict must be acceptable to Russia. In comments provided to DRM News and cited by Interfax-Ukraine, Rubio highlighted that the nature of these guarantees is a central topic in current diplomatic discussions. He explained that the issue remains prominent in the news because it is considered vital to the ultimate conclusion of the war.
Rubio argued that Ukraine must feel secure after the war for a lasting peace to be achieved. However, he stressed that the arrangements must also be agreed upon by Russia in order to function properly. He noted that these security guarantees will be key to enabling Ukraine to agree to a final settlement, but they must simultaneously meet with Russian approval.
When asked about the possibility of providing Kyiv with security guarantees similar to those outlined in Articles 4 and 5 of the NATO treaty, Rubio indicated that no final plan has yet been approved. He mentioned that various proposals for the post-war security architecture are currently under discussion. These proposals are viewed as a fundamental element in bringing the war to a definitive end.
Regarding the formalization of such arrangements in an international treaty, Rubio acknowledged that this is a possible outcome. He added, however, that the process of ratifying such agreements involves complex procedures that must be navigated carefully.
These statements come as diplomatic efforts to end the war intensify. On November 4, consultations were held at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. The meeting included representatives from Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, NATO, the World Bank, and the European Commission. The primary focus of these discussions was the preparation of a prosperity plan for Ukraine.
The prosperity plan aims to determine the mechanisms for post-war recovery and funding for Ukraine in 2027. These consultations are part of a broader series of meetings taking place ahead of upcoming trilateral talks. The next significant diplomatic event is scheduled for November 10 and 11 in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
The trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia will focus on further steps towards peace. Prior to this, a meeting of representatives from NATO, the US, Ukraine, European countries, and the EU took place in Brussels on November 5. This gathering was aimed at facilitating a just and lasting end to the war.
The ongoing diplomatic activity underscores the urgency to resolve the conflict. With multiple international bodies involved in shaping the post-war framework, the focus remains on creating a security environment that all key parties can accept. The coming days in the UAE are expected to be critical for determining the next phase of peace negotiations.
