U.S. Pressures Russia to Draft New European Security Framework Amid War
Washington asks Moscow to propose a new security agreement for Europe involving deescalation steps and Ukraine peace deal guarantees.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, DC — The United States has formally requested that Russia develop a new proposal for a future security arrangement with Europe, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
This request specifically asks Moscow to outline concrete steps aimed at reducing tensions across the European continent.
American officials are reportedly exploring whether Russia is willing to accept security guarantees for Ukraine as a component of a broader peace settlement to conclude the conflict. This marks a significant shift given that Russia initiated the current unprovoked invasion.
The move has caused concern in European capitals following claims from the Trump administration that it is developing a new security framework involving Russia. This framework would be intended as part of a future peace resolution in Ukraine.
For decades, the Russian government has pursued a security treaty that would halt the expansion of NATO and reduce the Russian military footprint in Eastern Europe. However, the United States has consistently denied those specific demands.
A 28-point peace proposal backed by the U.S. began circulating in diplomatic channels earlier this week, causing a massive reaction in Kyiv, Moscow, and various Western governments.
Leaked versions of the plan indicate it could fundamentally alter Ukraine’s borders and military structure, as well as the security architecture established after the Cold War. Proponents of the plan in Washington describe the initiative as a realistic approach to the crisis.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
