U.S. officials have signaled to Ukrainian authorities on January 27 that American security guarantees are conditional upon Ukraine agreeing to a peace deal that could involve the transfer of Donbass territories to Russia. The administration also stated it would provide additional military supplies to bolster Ukraine’s armed forces during peacetime, but such assistance is predicated on Ukrainian troops withdrawing from areas currently under their control.
U.S. Demands Ukraine’s Withdrawal from Donbass for Security Guarantees
