Zelenskyy warns proposed European security framework could benefit Putin

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 22:43 · Archive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States had raised a new European security framework that Moscow could exploit to reshape borders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that a new European security framework proposed by the United States could allow Russia to weaken NATO and reshape the continent's borders. He told reporters on Friday that the US had raised the possibility as part of efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy said he believed Moscow was interested in reopening broader questions about European security rather than focusing on ending the 4½-year war. He expressed concern that such discussions could lead to further conflict. "Putin's desire to change borders in Europe is a fact," he said. "This is part of his concept of revising security guarantees in Europe."

The US had asked for the first time whether Ukraine would withdraw from parts of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine that Russia does not control if Kyiv were admitted to NATO, Zelenskyy said. He reiterated that Kyiv would not surrender its territory. Ukraine is discussing a comprehensive security package with its partners that could include specific guarantees from NATO and the European Union, a strong military and financial support.

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Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by US could benefit PutinPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 14 Nov, 22:14
Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by U.S. could benefit PutinKYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States had raised the possibility of a new security framework for Europe as part of efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning that Moscow could use such discussions to weaken NATO and reshape the continent’s borders.TribLIVE · 14 Nov, 16:24

In this story: Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Ukraine · United States · Russia · Vladimir Putin · NATO · Donbas

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