Trump Offers Ukraine Security Guarantees and Arms: A Deep Dive

During a meeting with Ukrainian and European leaders, Donald Trump offered security guarantees akin to NATO’s Article 5 to Ukraine, without formally including it in NATO. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, also known as the Washington Treaty, states that an armed attack against any of the 32 members of the alliance in Europe or North America will be considered an attack against them all. This move, if it materializes, could signal a significant shift in Putin’s stance, as he has historically opposed security guarantees for Ukraine similar to those offered by NATO. The proposal for arms purchases, totaling $150 billion, is to be funded by European countries, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict.