Ukraine has proposed a 20-year security guarantee from the United States as part of any potential peace agreement with Russia, officials said during discussions surrounding the Munich Security Conference.
Ukrainian representatives signaled that long-term security commitments would be essential before Kyiv agrees to any negotiated settlement to end the war. The proposal reportedly includes sustained military assistance, weapons supplies, intelligence sharing and financial support aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly argued that temporary arrangements would not be sufficient, warning that without durable guarantees, Russia could regroup and launch renewed offensives. Kyiv continues to push for either NATO membership or binding bilateral security agreements with Western partners.
While U.S. officials reaffirmed continued support for Ukraine, no formal commitment to a 20-year framework has been announced. The proposal comes as diplomatic discussions intensify over possible pathways toward ending the conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. The debate over long-term guarantees reflects broader uncertainty about the war’s trajectory and the future security architecture of Europe.
