KYIV, March 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine and the United States still need to develop the security guarantees agreement that Kyiv has long sought from Washington, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on
Zelenskiy: Ukraine and US Continue Talks on Security Guarantees Agreement
Ongoing Negotiations and Security Concerns Between Ukraine and the US
Current Status of the Security Guarantees Agreement
KYIV, March 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine and the United States still need to develop the security guarantees agreement that Kyiv has long sought from Washington, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, having previously described the document as fully ready.
Recent Discussions in Florida
Security guarantees were one of the topics discussed over the weekend between Kyiv and Washington's representatives at a meeting in Florida.
Ukraine’s Expectations from the US and Allies
Kyiv wants iron-clad promises from the U.S. and other allies to come to its aid should Russia attack again after the end of the war.
Zelenskiy’s Statements on Security Guarantees
Key Priorities for Ukraine
"The most important task is to develop security guarantees in a way that brings us closer to ending the war," Zelenskiy wrote on social media after a debrief with his negotiating team.
Previous Claims of Agreement Readiness
Zelenskiy had said in January that the security guarantees document between Ukraine and the U.S. was "100% ready" and waiting to be signed.
Geopolitical Challenges Impacting Negotiations
Complications from the War Against Iran
"The geopolitical situation has become more complicated due to the war against Iran, and unfortunately, this is emboldening Russia," he said on Tuesday.
Call for International Dialogue
Proposed Meeting of Global Leaders
Zelenskiy also called for a meeting of U.S., European and global leaders to discuss solutions to the war between Russia and Ukraine and the war in Iran.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Max Hunder; Editing by Daniel Flynn, Aidan Lewis)
