Talks between the United States and Ukraine over security guarantees for Kiev are still in the early stages. This was stated at a joint press briefing featuring US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. TASS.
In the briefing, Blinken noted that 29 nations had signed a declaration endorsed by the G7 after the NATO summit, with the aim of supporting Ukraine as it builds credible future security capacities. He emphasized that direct negotiations with Ukraine are just beginning and are expected to unfold over the coming months.
Reports on August 29 indicated that bilateral security commitments among G7 members and Ukraine were formalized, with the process projected to reach its earliest conclusions in 2024. As of that time, only the United States and the United Kingdom had initiated formal talks, marking the initial phase of what is hoped to be a broader international arrangement.
Earlier reporting from The Wall Street Journal cited sources within the Biden administration, suggesting that while promises have been offered, they may lack sufficient clarity and binding force to guarantee effective implementation over the longer term. Critics argued that without robust mechanisms, the security framework could struggle to endure through changing political landscapes.
On August 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a model akin to the Israeli approach, arguing that Washington could extend security assurances. He stressed that the actual reach of such guarantees would depend less on who governs the United States and more on decisions made by the U.S. Congress and by European parliamentary bodies, which would shape the scope and duration of support.
Historically, talks between the United States and Ukraine on security guarantees have begun and re-started at various moments, reflecting a long-standing interest in formalizing assurances that reinforce Ukraine’s defense and political resilience amidst regional tensions. The current round indicates a renewed push to translate high-level commitments into concrete, enforceable arrangements that can endure across administrations and shifts in political will.