WASHINGTON – The United States has reportedly proposed security guarantees to Ukraine mirroring NATO‘s Article 5, a move described as surprising by sources familiar with the plan. According to a report in Axios, the draft agreement would consider a “significant, intentional and sustained armed attack” by Russia across the ceasefire line as an attack threatening transatlantic peace, obligating NATO members to act jointly with the U.S.in response.
The proposed guarantees, valid for ten years after signing, represent a significant shift in the U.S. approach to Ukraine’s security and come as Kyiv continues to seek robust assurances against future Russian aggression. While the details are still emerging, the offer signals a willingness by Washington to explore options beyond existing aid packages and training programs, perhaps reshaping the geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe. This growth arrives amid ongoing debate over long-term security arrangements for Ukraine, a nation that has repeatedly stated it’s desire for NATO membership but faces resistance from some member states.
The U.S. proposal outlines that NATO members would undertake to act jointly with the USA in the event of such a violation. This comes as the U.S. also presented a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, and as scrutiny grows over EU financial ties with Russia, with critics pointing out that the bloc currently spends more on imports from Russia than on aid to Ukraine.
