Ukraine Demands Strong International Security Guarantees Before Accepting Any Peace Deal With Russia
Ukraine has made strong security guarantees a central condition in the ongoing peace negotiations with Russia, as diplomatic discussions continued in Abu Dhabi on November 11. The Ukrainian government wants to ensure that any agreement ending the war provides lasting protection against another Russian military offensive.
The second day of negotiations has brought together representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States. The American delegation is working to identify possible compromises on security arrangements, territorial disputes and a potential ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly emphasised that ending the current fighting is not enough if the agreement does not prevent another war in the future.
For Kyiv, the experience of the conflict has demonstrated the importance of reliable international support. Ukrainian officials believe that a temporary ceasefire without effective guarantees could leave the country vulnerable to renewed military pressure.
The security question is therefore closely connected to Ukraine’s future military capabilities. Kyiv wants to retain the ability to defend its territory and protect its population even after an agreement is signed.
Discussions in Abu Dhabi have included the possibility of monitoring ceasefire arrangements, separating opposing military forces and establishing mechanisms to prevent violations.
US negotiator Jared Kushner indicated that discussions had made progress in understanding how disengagement and monitoring arrangements could work. However, important details remain unclear.
One proposal discussed by Ukrainian officials involves maintaining a strong military establishment after the war. Reports have indicated that Kyiv wants sufficient financial support to maintain an army of approximately 800,000 personnel over a period of ten years.
Such an arrangement would require substantial international financial assistance and long-term commitments from supporting governments.
European countries could play an important role in providing financial assistance, military cooperation and political support. Britain, France, Germany and Italy have been involved in consultations surrounding the Abu Dhabi negotiations.
The European Union and NATO have also been represented in discussions with Ukrainian and American officials.
However, Russia has expressed opposition to certain Western security arrangements. Moscow has long criticised NATO’s military presence in Eastern Europe and objects to developments that it considers threatening to its national security.
This disagreement creates a major diplomatic challenge. Ukraine wants stronger protection, while Russia wants changes to the wider European security environment.
The territorial issue makes negotiations even more complicated. Moscow continues to demand Ukrainian concessions in the Donbas region, while Kyiv maintains that it cannot simply surrender territory occupied by Russian forces.
Zelenskyy has suggested that territorial questions will require decisions at the highest political level.
American officials are also exploring the possibility of a broader agreement involving European governments. Washington believes that cooperation between Ukraine, Russia and European countries may be necessary to establish a sustainable post-war security framework.
Nevertheless, continued military attacks remain a serious concern. Reports of Russian strikes against Ukrainian electricity infrastructure during the negotiations demonstrate that a stable ceasefire has not yet been achieved.
The negotiations could become an important step towards resolving the conflict, but security guarantees will remain difficult to negotiate.
Ukraine wants an agreement that protects its independence, military security and international position. Russia, meanwhile, wants its strategic demands addressed.
The success of the peace initiative will depend on whether negotiators can develop a framework that addresses these competing interests without undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty.
For Kyiv, the message is clear: peace must be more than an agreement to stop fighting. It must provide confidence that the war will not begin again.
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- Jitendra Kumar is an Indian journalist and social activist from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh is known as the senior journalist and founder of Xpert Times Network Private Limited.
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