Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:12pm on 17 Aug 2025,Sunday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to let Ukraine receive NATO-style security guarantees, US envoy Steve Witkoff said after the Alaska summit with Donald Trump. Witkoff called the move “game-changing,” noting it was the first time Putin accepted the idea. Article 5-like protection would allow allies to defend Ukraine if attacked. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the step but stressed guarantees must cover land, air, and sea with Europe’s role included. EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron, will join Zelenskyy for talks in Washington. Trump is expected to push Kyiv toward a peace deal with Moscow. (PC: AP/Reuters)
