US and Europe prepare detailed security guarantees plan for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Unnamed officials told the outlet that under the plan, Ukraine's army of around 800,000 soldiers will serve as the first line of post-war deterrence. Weapons deliveries and other support programs are expected to continue to ensure Ukrainian forces are properly trained.

The US will provide intelligence and monitoring to track any attempts to violate the peace agreement along the demarcation line, including potential Russian operations under a false flag.

Meanwhile, soldiers from the Coalition of the Willing will be stationed far from the front line "to bolster confidence." European leaders confirmed that they will be able to operate in Ukraine as part of security measures.

The US-Europe plan envisions that, in the event of renewed fighting, Ukrainian forces will act as the first line of defense, while Ukraine's allies will quickly deploy diplomatic and de-escalation measures to prevent escalation. If those efforts fail, Ukraine will receive "military support" involving US capabilities.

Bloomberg noted that this multi-layered approach and US commitment have generated optimism in Ukraine and across Europe.

Ukraine’s condition for security guarantees

Previously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he wants US security guarantees to be approved by Congress, emphasizing that a repeat of the Budapest Memorandum scenario is unacceptable.

Rumors that the US could offer Ukraine security guarantees comparable to NATO's Article 5 emerged after talks between Ukrainian and American officials.

According to Politico, such an offer from the US will only be available for a few days. If Ukraine does not agree soon, subsequent proposals may be less favorable.