Ukraine wants 20-year US security guarantee to sign peace deal

The Guardian - World News National SecurityNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour in MunichFebruary 14, 2026 at 07:44 PM

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Ahead of upcoming talks with Russia and the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine seeks a 20-year security guarantee from the US as a prerequisite for signing a peace deal. Speaking at the Munich Security Summit, Zelenskyy also requested a clear timeline for Ukraine's EU membership. He expressed concern that the US focuses on Ukrainian concessions rather than Russian ones. While US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered partnership with Europe, it was conditional on climate, migration, and tariff agreements. Zelenskyy revealed the US offered a 15-year guarantee, but Ukraine desires a legally binding 20-year agreement detailing US support for a planned European reassurance force in Ukraine.

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The US had offered a 15-year security guarantee, but Ukraine wants a minimum 20-year agreement.

factual — Zelenskyy100% confidence

Ukraine wants security guarantees for a minimum of 20 years from the US before signing a peace deal.

quote — Volodymyr Zelenskyy100% confidence

The US would go it alone if Washington’s highly Trumpian conditions were not met on climate, migration and tariffs.

quote — Marco Rubio90% confidence

Some EU officials have put the date for Ukraine to join the EU as early as 2027.

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The US had pressed India to stop importing Russian oil.

factual — Marco Rubio70% confidence

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India 30% Donbas 35% Munich ×240% Marco Rubio ×250% Europe ×465% European Union ×270% Russia ×375% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×280% United States ×1385% Ukraine ×1090%

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security guarantees 100% ukraine 90% peace deal 90% united states 80% russia 60% european union 60% munich security summit 50% concessions 50% donbas 40%