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Not so easy: The perils and pitfalls in providing Ukraine with security guarantees

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By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Security guarantees have become a central focus in discussions about a peace deal for Ukraine, with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky saying at the White House Monday that they are the “key issue, a starting point for ending the war.

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  1. Ukraine war briefing: ‘Security guarantees’ on offer but Russia wants some too

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Newest

    Not so easy: The perils and pitfalls in providing Ukraine with security guarantees

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  1. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: ‘Security guarantees’ on offer but Russia wants some too (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    European firepower behind Zelenskyy in Washington meeting; Russian attacks continue with dozen injured in Kharkiv and Sumy. What we know on day 1,272

  2. The Hill

    What could Article 5-like guarantees look like for Ukraine? (opens The Hill)

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    Security guarantees for Ukraine are emerging as a key component in ending the war with Russia. Different approaches are being considered.

  3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Not so easy: The perils and pitfalls in providing Ukraine with security guarantees (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Security guarantees have become a central focus in discussions about a peace deal for Ukraine, with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky saying at the White House Monday that they are the “key issue, a starting point for ending the war.

  4. The Guardian

    What security guarantees might Ukraine get in return for a peace deal? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    As western leaders meet, questions remain about the steps they could take to prevent any future Russian aggression

  5. Newsweek

    What military security guarantees could look like for Ukraine? (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "We're going to make it very secure," President Donald Trump said on Monday.

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