More is being decided behind closed doors than in press releases. The US proposal is not just a diplomatic note: it is a concrete attempt to tie Ukraine's security to mechanisms similar to NATO’s Article 5, but with a clear "act quickly" signal.
What's on the table
According to Politico, citing insiders, the US administration has prepared a package of security guarantees that in essence approach collective defense. This initiative has become the most powerful and candid proposal on Ukraine from teams close to Donald Trump — but it is accompanied by an implicit ultimatum: accept now, and the guarantees will be stronger; delay, and they will be weakened.
"The basis of this agreement is to have really, really strong guarantees, similar to Article 5. These guarantees will not be on the table forever. These guarantees are on the table now, if a positive conclusion is reached"
– A U.S. senior official
Who's pressing and why
Insiders indicate that intense consultations are underway in Berlin involving special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and European representatives. Western analysts describe a tactical maneuver: Washington is trying to create conditions under which Kyiv will agree to a deal faster so as not to lose the "powerful offer."
Hidden risks
The political part of the agreement may contain complex compromises — for example, references to demilitarized zones, which some sources have also mentioned. That is why many in Europe and in Kyiv are reacting cautiously: our leaders need assurances that protection will truly be long-lasting and reliable, not a temporary illusion of security.
"The Ukrainian delegation was pleasantly surprised by the administration's willingness to agree to stronger guarantees and to push for their ratification in Congress"
– A U.S. administration official
Why this matters for us
This is not just another diplomatic document — it is a potential change in Europe's security architecture. For our defenders and their families it is a matter of life safety; for the state, a matter of sovereignty. Western experts call the moment "historic," and the world is already discussing the consequences — from political support to long-term commitments by the U.S. Congress.
What to do next
Kyiv will have to weigh its options: accept quickly and cement the guarantees legally and politically, or push to strengthen the formula at the risk that the offer will change. In any case, this is a turning point — and our decisions today will shape the security environment for years to come.
The world is shocked by the scale of this proposal, but it is Kyiv’s resolve that will determine whether it becomes a real protection for our home. Defenders on the front line are looking not only down their sights but also at the decision that will be made about their security.
