Rubio: Post-war security terms must clear with Moscow
The US Secretary of State said Ukraine’s confidence in its defense is vital, but any framework must also receive Russian consent to be effective.
By Kofi Costa ·
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that security guarantees for Ukraine following a ceasefire must be acceptable to Russia. Speaking to DRM News, Rubio emphasized that while Ukraine needs to feel secure after the conflict, the arrangement requires Russian agreement to function properly. He noted that the topic remains prominent because it is central to ending the war.
Rubio clarified that no final plan has been approved yet. He said various proposals for a post-war security architecture are currently under discussion. These negotiations are a key element in bringing the conflict to a definitive end. The Secretary of State added that while formalizing these arrangements in an international treaty is possible, ratifying such agreements involves complex procedures.
When asked about the possibility of providing Kyiv with guarantees similar to Articles 4 and 5 of the NATO treaty, Rubio indicated that such concepts have been discussed. He described the security guarantees as key to Ukraine’s ability to agree to a settlement. The US position, as articulated by Rubio, links the durability of the peace directly to the mutual acceptability of the defense terms.
These diplomatic moves occur against a backdrop of intense recent activity. On November 4, consultations took place at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. Representatives from Ukraine, the US, the UK, France, Germany, NATO, the World Bank, and the European Commission met there. The group focused on preparing a "prosperity plan" for Ukraine. This plan will determine mechanisms for post-war recovery and funding for 2027.
A separate meeting in Brussels on November 5 involved representatives of NATO, the US, Ukraine, European countries, and the EU. That gathering aimed to facilitate a just and lasting end to the war. The current statements from Washington align with the momentum toward direct negotiations between the three primary parties to the conflict.
Trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia are scheduled for November 10 and 11. The meetings will take place in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. These discussions will focus on further steps towards peace. The upcoming talks follow the recent Brussels consultations and the ongoing debate over the specific nature of the security commitments.
The emphasis on Russian acceptance marks a specific angle in the current negotiations. While Western allies focus on the strength of the guarantees for Kyiv, Rubio’s comments place equal weight on Moscow’s buy-in. This dual requirement is expected to shape the agenda for the imminent talks in the UAE.
