US doesn't rule out discussing Ukraine security with Russia, says VP Vance
Photo: US Vice President J.D. Vance (Getty Images)
Talking about security guarantees for Ukraine is premature until the war ends. At the same time, Russians will also be involved in the process, as they are a key party. They must agree to stop the war, US Vice President J.D. Vance said on NBC News' Meet the Press.
"First of all, we're not talking about security guarantees until after the war has come to a close. And, of course, the Russians are going to be a part of the conversation about bringing that war to a close. So, of course, they're going to have some stake in this," he said.
Vance emphasized that this does not mean placing Russian troops in Ukraine. However, he noted that, according to the White House, it is impossible to reasonably provide security guarantees without discussing them with the Russians.
These guarantees will come from a group of countries, with European nations playing a major role. Other countries around the world are also willing to participate.
He added that Russians would be involved because they are a key party necessary to stop the killings. Vance explained that this is how negotiations work, highlighting that it requires mutual understanding and a conversation between both sides.
Russians want to become security guarantors
Recently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow will not accept any collective security guarantees without its participation. He stressed that the Kremlin would demand veto rights and involvement from China.
Kyiv immediately rejected these conditions as unacceptable. The White House also publicly mocked the proposal. The European Union joined the criticism, with EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius ridiculing both Lavrov and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
