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Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security guarantees
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 1, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 1, 2026
Quick Summary
Ukraine’s chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, said on Feb 28 that Russia indicated willingness to accept the U.S.’s envisioned post‑war security guarantees for Ukraine. The Geneva talks saw “meaningful progress” per Washington, though no summit between Zelenskiy and Putin has been agreed.
Russia Agrees to US-Proposed Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Says Kyiv
Russia's Position on Security Guarantees and Peace Talks
Geneva Talks and Russian Acceptance of US Proposals
KYIV, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Russia said at recent talks in Geneva it would accept the U.S. proposal for Ukraine's post-war security guarantees, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Saturday.
"At the last talks, the Russian side said for example that they would accept the security guarantees offered to Ukraine by the United States," said top aide Kyrylo Budanov in an interview aired on Ukrainian television.
International Pressure and Ukraine's Security Demands
US Involvement and Diplomatic Efforts
U.S. President Donald Trump is urging Moscow and Kyiv to strike an agreement to end Europe's biggest war since 1945, though Zelenskiy has complained that his country is facing more pressure to make concessions.
Ukraine's Requirements for Security Guarantees
Ukraine is seeking iron-clad security guarantees which commit the U.S. and its European allies to action if Russia attacks again after a peace deal is reached.
Outcome of Recent Peace Talks
Progress and Challenges in Geneva
The last round of peace talks, which took place in Geneva last week, did not achieve a breakthrough and was described as difficult by Kyiv and Moscow, although Washington said it saw "meaningful progress."
Prospects for a Zelenskiy-Putin Summit
Current Status of Summit Discussions
Budanov also said that at present, Russia had not agreed to a summit between Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which had been floated earlier as a possibility by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia reportedly signalled readiness to accept U.S.‑proposed security guarantees, representing a potential breakthrough in peace negotiations
- •Ukraine demands iron‑clad, long‑term guarantees from the U.S. and European allies in case of future Russian aggression
- •Despite progress, negotiations remain difficult, with no agreement yet on a summit between Zelenskiy and Putin
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security guarantees
1What security guarantees did Russia agree to for Ukraine?
Russia agreed to the US proposal for post-war security guarantees for Ukraine during recent Geneva talks, according to Kyiv officials.
2Was there a breakthrough in the latest Ukraine peace talks?
No, the last round of peace talks in Geneva did not achieve a breakthrough and was described as difficult by both Kyiv and Moscow.
3Has a summit between Zelenskiy and Putin been scheduled?
Currently, Russia has not agreed to a summit between Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and Russian President Putin.
4What role did the US play in Ukraine's security guarantees?
The US offered security guarantees to Ukraine, which Russia said it would accept at the Geneva talks, according to Kyiv.
5What are Ukraine's expectations from security guarantees?
Ukraine seeks iron-clad security guarantees requiring US and European action if Russia attacks again after a peace deal.
