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Posted on March 24, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GooglePresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine and the U.S. still must work on finalizing the long‑sought security guarantees, despite earlier claims the agreement was ‘100% ready.’ Growing regional tensions, including the war involving Iran, complicate efforts.
KYIV, March 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine and the United States still need to develop the security guarantees agreement that Kyiv has long sought from Washington, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, having previously described the document as fully ready.
Security guarantees were one of the topics discussed over the weekend between Kyiv and Washington's representatives at a meeting in Florida.
Kyiv wants iron-clad promises from the U.S. and other allies to come to its aid should Russia attack again after the end of the war.
"The most important task is to develop security guarantees in a way that brings us closer to ending the war," Zelenskiy wrote on social media after a debrief with his negotiating team.
Zelenskiy had said in January that the security guarantees document between Ukraine and the U.S. was "100% ready" and waiting to be signed.
"The geopolitical situation has become more complicated due to the war against Iran, and unfortunately, this is emboldening Russia," he said on Tuesday.
Zelenskiy also called for a meeting of U.S., European and global leaders to discuss solutions to the war between Russia and Ukraine and the war in Iran.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Max Hunder; Editing by Daniel Flynn, Aidan Lewis)
Ukraine and the US still need to develop the security guarantees agreement, despite earlier statements that it was ready.
Ukraine wants iron-clad promises from the US and allies to ensure support in case of future attacks from Russia after the current war.
Geopolitical complications, including the war against Iran, have influenced and delayed progress on the security guarantees document.
Representatives from Kyiv and Washington met in Florida to discuss the security guarantees agreement.
Zelenskiy called for a meeting of US, European, and global leaders to discuss solutions to the ongoing wars.
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