The US offers security guarantees to Ukraine only if it agrees to cede the Donbas to Russia, according to the Financial Times. Ukraine is seeking confirmations before territorial concessions.

According to the Financial Times, the USA has informed Ukraine that it will offer security guarantees only if the government in Kiev agrees to cede the Donbas region to Russia as part of a peace agreement. This information comes from sources close to the negotiations, and the White House has not commented on these reports. The USA is willing to provide more weapons to Ukraine to strengthen its defense, but on the condition that Ukrainian forces withdraw from certain areas. President Zelensky stated that the guarantees are "100% ready," but Ukraine is seeking confirmations before making territorial concessions. While American officials deny that they are trying to impose territorial concessions, the Kremlin emphasizes that the territorial issue remains essential for any agreement.