UK, US, NATO, Türkiye Hold Coordinated Talks on Ukraine Security Guarantees

Following President Donald Trump's pledge of NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine, the UK's top military chief, Sir Tony Radakin, is holding talks at the Pentagon to discuss how Ukraine could be defended in the event of a peace deal with Russia. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the possibility of an Article 5-like collective defense guarantee and pledged British troops would support peacekeeping efforts without being on the frontline with Russia. Concurrently, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed Türkiye's critical role in the Ukraine peace process and Black Sea security, agreeing on close coordination and sustainable security guarantees. Meanwhile, U.S. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is scheduled for virtual talks with European military leaders regarding Ukraine, reflecting ongoing international diplomatic and security efforts. These discussions highlight the coalition's effort to build a robust, multilateral approach to maintaining peace and security in the region amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.