Trump Hints at European-Backed Security Guarantees for Ukraine — But Rules Out NATO Framework.

Aboard Air Force One en route to Alaska for a landmark summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that Ukraine could receive security guarantees from the United States and European nations, but emphasized these would be arranged outside the NATO structure.

Trump’s remarks mark a notable shift in Washington’s stance, suggesting potential bilateral or multilateral security pacts with European partners instead of NATO’s collective defense mechanism. This comes just hours before Trump and Putin are set to meet, with Ukraine’s future security architecture expected to dominate discussions.

Analysts say such a move could redefine the balance of power in Eastern Europe, potentially easing tensions with Moscow but raising questions in Kyiv about the reliability and scope of Western protection.

Source: Reuters, The Guardian