Putin agreed to let US, Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the US and Europe to offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict, according to a US envoy.

Key Points
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the US and European allies to provide Ukraine with NATO-like security guarantees.
  • The concession was revealed by US envoy Steve Witkoff following a summit between President Trump and Putin.
  • Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the security guarantees but noted details about implementation remain unclear.
  • US officials emphasized progress towards a peace deal but acknowledged significant disagreements remain and that a comprehensive agreement is still distant.
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