Europeans Seek Security Guarantees for Ukraine as Trump Chases Quick Deal
Donald Trump greets Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, last February.
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European nations are focusing on pinning down what security guarantees they can provide for Ukraine to ensure that any agreement reached with Russia holds, as Donald Trump pushes for a quick peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
Officials from the so-called coalition-of-the-willing countries plan a video call on Sunday to work toward a plan. They’re skeptical that a peace agreement can be rapidly reached, and that Russian President Vladimir Putin even wants one.